Library
Welcome to
P.O. Box
781
1125 Central Avenue
775-273-2216
775-273-0421 Fax
Cooperative Libraries Automated Network
For questions or comments, please email us at PershingINFO@clan.lib.nv.us
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Free Internet Access
·
Interlibrary Loan
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Children’s Story Hours and Summer
Programs
·
Video Cassettes and DVDs
·
Books on audio cassettes and CDs
(Abridged and Unabridged)
·
Pershing County Newspapers on microfilm
from 1898-present
·
Word Processing Computer
· Federal Income Tax Form
Monday-Tuesday 9 m-
5pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Closed on Saturday, Sundays and all Federal and State holidays
LIBRARY STAFF
Kathie Brinkerhoff, Library Director
Roberta
Johnson, Library Specialists II/Children’s Services
Margaret
Tantilla, Library Technician II/Adult Services
Pam Munk,
Administrative Clerk II
Mandy
Springer, Volunteer
Alice
Pontius, Volunteer
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carolyn
Hultgren, Chairperson
Dianne
Drake
Patricia
Wright
Sylvia
Campbell
Meets 4th
Monday at
COOPERATIVE LIBRARIES AUTOMATED NETWORK
Pershing
County Library has been a member of CLAN since 1984.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Patrons must have a library card to check out materials
There is no cost for the
first card. There is a $2.00 fee to replace a library card.
If your card is lost or
stolen, please notify the library
Children
under 18 must have their parent or legal guardian sign the patron
registration form.
Library
cards issued in
Patron Responsibilities
Library cardholders are responsible for everything checked out on their card
Do not loan your
library card to someone else to use
Loan Periods
Books, audio cassettes and kits 2 weeks
Videocassettes and DVDs
4 days
Magazines
1 week
Reference, microfilm, newspapers and current magazines do not circulate.
Renewals
Books may be renewed at the Library’s main desk or by telephone provided there are no requests for the materials. When renewing by phone, patrons are asked to have their library cards and materials available.
Books, kits, and audiocassettes are .10 cents per day per items with a maximum of $2.00 per item.
Videocassettes and DVDS are $1.00.
Patrons
are charge for damage or lost materials.
The
library is not responsible for damages that may occur to equipment in
the playing of audio or videocassettes.
Limits on Borrowing
Patrons
may check out 2 videos or DVD's.
New
patrons are limited to 2 items per visit the first month.
As a courtesy reminder, the library sends an overdue notice listing materials that are delinquent.
Interlibrary Loan
If Pershing County Library does not own material that a patron would like to have, the library will try to obtain it for them from another library.
Some
library will not loan new popular fiction for 3 months
Most
Interlibrary loans are free.
Reference Questions
Library staffs are available to assist patrons to find answers to their questions with the exception of homework. Requests will be taken over the phone.
Children’s Programs
STORY HOUR
Tuesdays
Please
contact Roberta Johnson 273-2216 for information relating to story hours
and summer programs.
Purpose of Internet Access Policy and Guidelines
Pershing County Library does not monitor and has no control over the
information accessed through the Internet.
The Internet allows access to ideas, information and commentary from
around the globe. Not all Internet sources
provide information that is current, accurate or complete.
The Intent is an unregulated medium which offers access to a wealth of
materials that is personally, professionally and culturally enriching to
individuals of all ages. It also enables
access to some materials that may be offensive, disturbing and/or
illegal.
Restriction of a child’s
access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or guardian;
the library staff does not have the right or responsibility to act in
place of parent or guardian.
The principle of free access to information in libraries is an important
part of our mission. The library will not
restrict adult (18 yr.) users from viewing any materials publicly and
lawfully available on the Internet. Patrons
should be aware of Nevada Revised Statues 200.730 which prohibits access
or printing “visual presentation depicting a person under the age of 16
years as the subject of a sexual portrayal or engaging or simulation, or
assisting others to engage in or simulate sexual conduct.”
Pershing County Library provides a link to the Internet, but we are not
able to monitor or control information accessible through the Internet
and cannot be held responsible for its content.
Library patrons use it at their own risks.
As with other media, each user is responsible for evaluating the
quality, relevance and appropriateness of materials found on the
Internet.
Internet Use by Patrons Who Are Under 18
Years
It is the library’s policy that the parents or legal guardians must
assume responsibility for deciding what library resources are
appropriate for their children. Parent’s
permission will be required for any Internet usage by minors.
Parents will be encouraged to guide their children in their
activity and may specify that a child uses the Internet only in their
presence.
Please contact the library for further information on Internet use and
general policies and guidelines.
How can you help your library?
The Library welcomes donation of books, paperbacks, magazines, CDs, audiocassettes and videos in good condition. All donations are considered for addition to our collection
According to our collection policy, materials not used by the library are given to the Friends of the Library for their Book Sale Corner in the Library.
Annual
Membership Dues
$ 2.50 Member
10.00 Family
10.00 Organization
25.00 Life Member
Purposes of
Friends Are:
· To promote growth of the Library in accordance with the needs of the community
· To stimulate support for the public library
· To sponsor projects and programs according to the interests of Friends for the benefit of the Library
· To foster growth and improvement of the Library as a repository of knowledge and literature
· Story Hour
· Children’s Summer Programs
· Friends’ Book Nook at the Library
·
Library Volunteers
· Community Christmas Fair
Friends of the
Library help the Library by purchasing the following:
· Equipment
· Materials
· Supplies
· Furniture
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