May 23, 2013

Services

Computer Use Rules

BOOKS
Checked out for 2 weeks. Can be renewed by bringing them in or calling the library and stating your name, the book’s title, author and date due.  After hours leave a message with the pertinent information

MAGAZINES
Checked out for 1 week. The most current issues are non-circulating. Back issues of magazines are kept for 5 years.

SOUND RECORDINGS
We have a combination of over 650 audiobooks either on cassette tape or CD and over 300 music CDs that can be checked out for 2 weeks. We also have an additional new titles on lease each month on CD as well as Play Aways.

VERTICAL FILE/PAMPHLETS
Collection of materials on a broad range of topics arranged in alphabetical order in a file system. List of topics is located on top of the file. Materials are checked out for 1 week.

REFERENCE MATERIALS
Most can be checked out for 1 week (this includes encyclopedias). Materials that cannot be checked out may be photocopied.

VIDEOS/DVDs
Over 1300 General, Childrens, Instructional & “How To.” Checked out for 1 week. We do not renew or reserve videos.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN
If we do not have a book you want, we can borrow it from another library. We ask for a  $3.00 donation per book to defray the postage costs.

FINES
10¢ per day per book, $2.00 per day per video/DVD.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
South Dakota Books, Mystery, Western, Science Fiction, Large Print, Audio Books, and Talking Books in special areas.

PHOTOCOPIER
10¢ per copy. We can reduce and enlarge, as well as copy both sides of the paper.

COMPUTERS/SCANNER
Computers are available for use free of charge. Patrons are limited to 30 minutes per session and 2 sessions per day. All computers have Pentium 4 processors and are able to print to a laser printer. They also have a high-speed DSL connection that was donated by Golden West. We have a scanner for your pictures and a game computer (NO INTERNET) for your children to use while you look around.  We also have WiFi availability.

EDUCATION
The library staff does proctor tests for those pursuing advanced education courses.

ART
Art and craft work is on display in the lobby area and showcase throughout the year.