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Who owns the library?
The library district is a unit of local government owned by the people that live in the district. There is a 7 member board of trustees that are in charge of the library. They are elected every four years in a two year rotation. The board makes the policies under which the library operates and meets every month in a public meeting to discuss the business of the library. The board appoints a library director to run the library for them. Return to the TOP of this page.
Why is it called the Lillie M. Evans Library?
Mrs. Evans grew up in the Princeville area. Although she moved away as an adult, she chose to leave a bequest to the people of Princeville to “build and equip” a library. She stipulated that the town must have a library tax to operate the library. The building is named in her honor. Return to the TOP of this page.
Who picks the books?
Actually, materials for the library are selected in several ways. The library has a collection management policy, passed by the Board of Trustees that provides guidelines for the staff to use when selecting materials. We use reviews, customer requests and suitability in making the decisions of what to order. Return to the TOP of this page.
Why do you charge fines?
The fines help people remember to return things on time so that someone else can use them. The money that we collect from fines helps us pay for the time and postage to send the reminders that tell you that you have something you need to return. You can avoid paying fines by renewing book, audiobooks, and CDs. Items can be renewed once for two more weeks. Return to the TOP of this page.
How much are the fines?
Fines can be confusing, that’s for sure. For adults, the fine for books, audiobooks and magazines is $.10 per item per day. For children in grade school, the fine for books, magazines and audiobooks checked out on their card is $.5 per item per day. If you are 60 years or older, you are not charged overdue fines. Fines for audio CDs are $.25 per CD per day. Any of these items can be returned in the book drop at the east entrance to the building. If they are returned before we open, they are counted as back on the previous day and no fine is charged. Videos and DVD fines are $1.00 per day and they must be in padded envelopes if they are returned in the book drop, you can check out an envelope at the desk when you get your movies. There is a $1 fine for returning them in the drop unprotected and for videos that are not rewound. Remember books, audiobooks and CDs may be renewed once for two weeks and videos for one week if no one is waiting for them. DVDs cannot be renewed. Return to the TOP of this page.
What are the charges for copies and using the fax machine?
$.15 for black and white copies, $50 for color copies
$3 to send a fax up to 5 pages, $1 for each additional page and $2 to received a fax up to 5 pages
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Why do I have only one week when I check out magazines, DVDs and videos?
Most magazines can be read in one or two days and the information remains current for a relatively short time. When you return them as soon as possible, more people can use the material. DVDs and videos are normally viewed completely at one sitting. These are popular items and the numbers are limited. When you return them promptly, someone else can watch it too. Return to the TOP of this page.
Why don’t you put my favorite type of book together in one spot?
Some libraries put a certain type of book on the same shelf, for example, all of the mysteries together or all of the science fiction together. Our library does not do that for several reasons. First, many books do not fit in only one area. Some romances are also westerns and some westerns are also inspirational fiction. Secondly, special collections take extra space and space is precious. We want to fit as many books as possible into our collection. Besides, think of all the good “stuff” you find while browsing the shelves. Watch for the special stickers on the spines of the books, they’ll help you find your favorite genres. Return to the TOP of this page.
Do you have public access computers?
Yes, there are 7 computers available to the public to use. All of them use Microsoft XP, have the basic Microsoft office products, catalog access and internet. There is one computer that is only public access to the library catalog. Return to the TOP of this page.
Why do you limit my time on the computer?
The user’s agreement that our computer users sign says that you have one half hour of computer time per day. Often, you can have more time if no one is waiting to use the computer. Certain times of the day the computers are very busy and people are waiting for a turn. In order to allow more people to use them, we might have to ask you to leave after your half hour is up. After school is always very busy so, if it is possible, you may want to come at a different time if your project requires more time. Return to the TOP of this page.
Can I check my email?
Many members of our community and visitors as well come to the library to check their email. You are welcome to use the public computers to do so. Return to the TOP of this page.
Can I use my laptop in the library?
The library has a wireless connection and if your laptop is equipped with a wireless card, you can use it anywhere in the building. If you do not have wireless capabilities, we have a network connection available in our quiet study room. Return to the TOP of this page.
Can I use your phone?
The library does not have a public telephone. Our phone is our business line so we ask that you limit the calls that you make from that phone. We will allow short local calls, to parents for example. Many people now use cell phones as their primary phone. We ask that you not call cell phones from our phone because those are toll calls.
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Is the meeting room available for my meeting?
The library’s meeting room is primarily used for library functions. The meeting room may, on occasion, be made available for use by members of the public. Ask for a copy of the meeting room policy explaining the rules at the service desk. Return to the TOP of this page. |
