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BOOKS: The libraries operate as lending facilities for books
for all ages and interests. This includes classics, current poplar reading, reference books and books that cover all fields of information. There is also a collection of books in large print. MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS are available for use in the library and for circulation. Electronic databases offer indexes and full text of articles for a large number of periodicals. One of the favorites is the Electric Library, an online research service covering over 8 million documents from 6 different media sources. Included are popular magazines and scholarly journals, newspapers, and news wires, television and radio transcripts, photographs and maps, children’s publications, reference and historical sources, and articles from multicultural publications. INTERLIBRARY LOANS may be requested on loan or by photocopy from another library. Patrons are responsible for the cost of duplicated materials, and/or insurance fee, if any. AUDIOCASSETTES include foreign language tapes, books on tape, and book/tape combinations for children. VIDEOCASSETTES for adults and children include animated movies, feature films and instructional and travel videos. They may be borrowed for 2 nights. FREE INTERNET ACCESS is available for patrons 18 years or older. Children under 18 years of age, must have a disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian or be accompanied by a parent. PUBLIC USE OF COMPUTERS are available for word processing, spreadsheets and graphics presentations. These computers employ Microsoft for windows software. PRINTERS are available at the various PC workstations for a cost of $.10 per page each. BOOK DEPOSITORIES are located at the front doors and may be used to return books when the library is CLOSED. FAX MACHINES are available for individuals and businesses to send and receive messages during library hours. Cost for sending is $1.00 for the first page, $.50 and $.25 for each additional page. Please notify a staff member if you plan to receive a fax at the library. |
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CIRCULATION POLICY
LOAN PERIOD BOOKS and other reading materials may be checked out for 2 weeks and can be renewed if materials are not in demand. renewals may be made in person or by telephone. VIDEOCASSETTES may be checked out for 2 nights. The library assumes no responsibility for damage to patron’s equipment. Videocassettes are copyrighted and are for private use only. They may not be duplicated or erased. New members may borrow two books and one videocassette (or 3 books) on their first visit. After return of materials from checkout, 2 videos per card may be checked out at any one time FINES Patrons will be charged $.10 per day per overdue book or audiotape. The maximum fine is $2.00 per book. Video fines are $1.00 per day, with a maximum fine of $10.00 per video. Patrons will be liable for the rental value of lost or damaged material. If a patron has fines in excess of $3.00, or items excessively overdue, he may not check out materials. RESERVES Patrons may reserve most materials and will be notified by phone when the item is available. Reserved items will be held up to 3 days. |
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| COMPUTERIZED CARD CATALOG Nottoway Public Libraries’ card catalog is on computer. VTLS’s system is a "user friendly" software package that allows quick and easy access to your favorite titles. Patrons search for library materials by author, title, subject or keyword. Library staff members are always available and happy to help users utilize the computerized card catalog. |
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The library encourages young visitors to use the library, participate in our activities and read. Besides reading materials, our libraries offer ongoing programs which include: STORYTIME – Between the second week of October and the second week of December and between the second week in January and the first week in May, preschoolers between 2-5 may enjoy stories, music, films and crafts on Fridays between 10 & 11 in Blackstone and Burkeville. The same hour serves as Story Hour on Thursdays in Crewe. SUMMER READING PROGRAMS |
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Friends of the Library is a non-profit group which exists to focus public attention on libraries, stimulate the use of the library’s services and facilities and to encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library. The Friends sponsor an annual book sale and programs throughout the year. There are Friends groups in Blackstone, Crewe and Burkeville which will welcome new members. Call your local library to determine meeting times. |
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Almanacs ~ Atlases ~ Dictionaries ~ Maps ~ Around The House ~ Biographies ~
Business ~ Health & Fitness ~ Directories ~ Education ~ Genealogy ~ Government ~ History ~ Homework Help ~ Jobs/Careers ~ Travel Almanacs Information Please http://www.infoplease.com 50 States and Capitals http://www.50states.com Flags of the World http://www.fotw.net/flags/index.html Atlases National Atlas of the United States http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ Dictionaries Web’s Legal Dictionary http://www.wwlia.org/diction.htm Online Medical Dictionary http://www.graylab.ac.uk/omd/ Bible Gateway http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible Maps MapQuest http://www.mapquest.com/ How Far Is It? http://www.indo.com/distance/ Around The House HomeArts http://www.homearts.com Content from Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, etc. Heloise is here, need we say more? Epicurious http://www.epicurious.com Recipe search from Gourmet & Bon Apetit, tips, conversion tables,etc. Biography Presidents of the United States http://www.whitehouse.gov/wh/glimpse/presidents/html/presidents.html First Ladies of the United States of America http://www2.whitehouse.gov/wh/glimpse/firstladies/html/firstladies.html Lives, the Biography Resource http://amillionlives.com Links to thousands of biographies, famous and infamous Business SBA: Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/ This site provides basic guidance for small business owners on how to start and/or expand their business. Health & Fitness Healthfinder http://www.healthfinder.gov Gateway to consumer health and human services information from the U.S. government. Arranged by topic and searchable index. Dr. Koop.com http://www.drkoop.com/ From the former Surgeon General. News, insurance information, drug information, health and wellness, fitness, and target groups. MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp Several useful indexes-diseases and treatments, medical dictionary, drug Information, procedures and tests, first aid, and poison control centers. AMA Physician Select http://www.ama-assn.org/abamaps.html Find a doctor by name or specialty Prevention http://www.prevention.com/ Healthy ideas site-fitness programs and tool kit, calorie calculator, menu Planning, walking club. Directories Switchboard http://www.switchboard.com/ A well known directory for white and yellow pages. Infospace: The Ultimate Guide http://www.infospace.com/ Organized by subject this directory gives access to infinite ways to find information. Telephone Directories On The Web http://www.teldir.com/eng/ A directory of international phone, fax, and e-mail. Virginia Government Directory http://www.vipnet/state-agency/index.html Best way to locate Virginia Government employees and agencies. Kelley Blue Book http://www.kbb.com/index.html Car values Dot.Com.Directory http://www.dotcomdirectory.com/nsi/basic.html This directory locates the company even if you know a brand name only. West Legal Directory http://www.lawoffice.com/ An excellent resource for locating attorneys by area of expertise and locality. Education Peterson’s Guide To College Information http://www.petersons.com/ Vocational Schools In Virginia http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_vir.html Genealogy Cyndi’s List Of Genealogy Sites On The Internet http://www.cindy’slist.com One of the most comprehensive genealogy sites on the web. The Virginia Genealogy Page http://www.virginiagenealogy.com/index.html Government The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/ CapWeb: a guide to the U.S. Congress http://www.capweb.net/ Find the senators and representatives from your area and how to contact them. GPO Access http://www.access.gpo.gov/ The Government Printing Official website. The page Official Government Information at Your Fingertips provides quick links to a number of electronic databases and Finding Aids. Commonwealth Net Server http://www.state.va.us/ Virginia’s home page Virginia Information Providers Network (VIPNet) http://www.vipnet.org A user friendly site to discover the Commonwealth. History Facts About The United States http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/facts.htm A comprehensive site about the nation, the states, the history and symbols. Resources On Native Americans http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/index.html The Costume Page http://www.members.aol.com/nebulas/costume.html American Revolution Home Page http://www.dell.homestead.com/revwar/files/index.htm American Civil War Homepage http://www.sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war Homework Help B.J. Pinchbeck’s Homework Help http://schooldiscovery.com/students/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/ A collection of sites that may give answers to homework questions. Homework Central http://www.homeworkheaven.com Great homework help with every subject imaginable! Homework Help by Topic http://www.kels.org/webkids/hmwtop.html Kids Corner http://www.info.gov/kids.htm Government information for children. Science Fair Project Resource Guide http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ Virginia Internet Resources for K-12 http://falcon.jmu.edu/ramseyil/virginia.htm Excellent resource for school reports on the state Webmath http://www.webmath.com/ Help for students from elementary to high school level Jobs – Careers Virginia View http://vaview.vavu.vt.edu/ Find a job, find a career, find schools! Career Connect http://www.careerconnect.state.va.us/ Find a job in your area. FedWorld Federal Jobs http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html Travel Travelocity http://www.travelocity.com/ Priceline.com http://tickets.priceline.com Name your price and save. Cheaptickets.Com http://www.cheaptickets.com/ |
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Any resident of Nottoway County may obtain a library card by completing an application at the circulation desk. There is a fee of $3.00 for those who are not a resident of the county. Children under the age of 13 must have their application signed by a parent or guardian. Regardless of where a card was issued, It may be used for borrowing materials at any of the 3 county libraries. The first card is issued free of charge. Replacement cards cost $.25. The patron is responsible for all items checked out on his card and is expected to display it in order to check out materials. |
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