1. How
do I check my email or
surf the web at the Sarcoxie Public Library?
Come in and sign the waiting list
after reading the rules
against illegal on-line activity. The maximum time at any average
sitting at the computer is 60 minutes. Preference given to
patrons doing research over game players. The librarian will answer
your questions about surfing. If you do not have an email account, the
librarian will show you how to set up a free account on-line through
one of the servers like http://yahoo.com
.
2. How
may I renew a
book?
Choose your favorite method:
A.
Bring the name of the book or materials themselves to renew
at the library.
B. Call the librarian at (417) 548-2736 or fax at (417)
548-3104 with the above information.
C. Email the request to Sarcoxie
Library
3. What
are the late fees?
5 cents a day or 35 cents a
week per
item.
4. What
is the cost of copies and the cost of printing from the computer?
15 cents per sheet, either copying or
printing or scanning.
Copier can reduce or enlarge.
5. What
is
the cost to send and receive faxes?
$2.00 for the first 3 pages and $.50
for each additonal page
sent.
$2.00 for the first 10 pages and $.25 for each
additonal page received.
6. Is
there a charge to make a scan and save it to diskette?
There is no charge for an Hp Scan or
to save it to your
diskette or zip drive.
Diskettes are available for
$1.00 each.
7. What
special programs are available at the library computer terminals?
Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint;
Microsoft Excell;
Microsoft Publisher; Frontpage; XP Office, .
8. How
are questions answered?
Questions can be answered either
through our reference books,
inter-library loan, or the internet. Jeannine Wormington,
Library Director, helps patrons find information
online or through her extensive knowledge of the library holdings.
9. What
help is
available to genealogists?
A specialty service is assistance with
genealogy searches
through
local and on-line sources. The library is a member of several
related sites and Jeannine Wormington is happy to take patron's data
and enlarge upon it through http://ancestory.com
. Rare books and newspaper articles are available for study at the
reference area.
10. How
do I donate my time, books, or money to the Sarcoxie Library?
Friends of the Sarcoxie Library would
be happy to see the
library receive donations of books and cash. If you would
like to be a volunteer intern or help write grant proposals, that could
be possible as well. Please contact Jeannine Wormington,
Library Director. Receipts for IRS purposes for donations of
time, books, or money are available upon request. Tel: 1 (417) 548-2736
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