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About the Library:
The McDonald County Library is made up of two branches:
A main branch in Pineville and a secondary branch in Noel.
 Your Library Card is valid at both locations!
The
McDonald County Library also has a reciprocal agreement with
Neosho-Newton County Library. If you have a valid card with us,
you may also get a card at their library without the necessity of
proving residency or paying the out-of-district fee. (You will need to fill out all of their
appropriate paperwork to receive your card). Now you can enjoy
two wonderful library systems!
Pineville Library
808 Bailey
Pineville, Missouri 64856
Phone: (417) 223-4489
Fax: (417) 223-4011
Pineville Hours:
Tues, Wed, Thu:
9 AM - 7 PM
Friday 9 AM - 6
PM
Saturday 9 AM -
5 PM
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Noel Library
626 Johnson Drive
Noel, Missouri 64854
Phone/Fax: (417) 475-3223
Noel Hours:
Tues-Fri: 11:00
- 5:00 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM
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Our Library Mission Statement:
The library will meet the educational, recreational, informational,
and cultural needs of the citizens of McDonald County by offering a professionally
selected and well-organized collection of library materials and access
to information through appropriate technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions About:
Check Out and Renewal Policies
Getting Your Library Card
Library Services
Computer Policies
All Other Questions Not Answered Here
Check Out Policies
What can I check-out?
| Item: |
How
Many? |
How
Long? |
| New Books |
2 |
2 wks |
| Other Books |
6 |
4 wks |
| Magazines |
6 |
4 wks |
| New Audios |
2 |
2 wks |
| Other Audios |
6 |
4 wks |
| Videos |
3 |
1 wk |
DVDs
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2*
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1 wk
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*Only 2 DVDs may be checked out per card, with a limit of 2 New DVDs per family.
Can I renew my materials?
Yes, in person or by phone.
Yes, if they are not yet overdue.
Yes, if they aren't on reserve for another patron.
Yes, but just once.
Must I return my materials to the same library
where I checked them out?
Yes, materials checked out at the Noel location must be returned
to Noel. Materials checked out at the Pineville Library must be returned
there.
What if my materials are late?
You can't check out anything else until you bring back your overdue
materials. You will be fined:
For:
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Late Fees are: |
| Books |
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$0.15 a day each |
| Audios |
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$0.15 a day each |
| Videos |
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$0.30 a day each |
DVDs
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$0.30 a day each
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There is a limit of $3.00 per item. Even if you can't
afford to pay your fine, bring the materials back anyway, please.
What if my materials get lost or damaged?
You will be charged the publisher's list cost, plus the cost of processing
the materials.
Can I have my library privileges taken
away?
Yes, the abuse of library privileges can result in the loss of library
privileges.
If I lose my library privileges,
can I get them back?
Yes, you will need to start by speaking to the librarian.
What if I lose my library card?
We will happily provide you with a new one for a $0.50 replacement
fee.
If you frequently lose your card, additional
fees may be imposed.
Getting a Library Card
You can get a card if:
- You are a resident of the county are
and over the age of 16 and provide identification.
- You are a resident under the age of
16 and have your guardian's signed permission.
- You are a non-resident who owns property
in the county and provide identification.
- You have a current library card from
Neosho Public Library.
If none of the above applies, you can pay $10.00 per year or $3.00
for three months (limited check out privileges may apply).
Please remember to bring some sort of printed identification showing
your current address. (State-issued ID, utility reciept, etc...)
Effective January 1, 2005, all new applicants will be limited to ONE
item per card until their address can be verified. We will send a
postcard to the address given on the application card, and if that
postcard is returned, full rights and privileges will be granted.
Library Services
Community Room
The library's community room, at the Pineville Library, is available
for use by non-profit groups and organizations of a civic, cultural,
or educational character. You must apply for use of the community
room and pre-schedule all meetings. Ask for more information at the front
desk.
Inter-Library Loan
If the book you are looking for is not in our collection, we can
usually get it for you in a matter of days through inter-library loan.
We can also provide copies of magazine articles through this service.
Ask for an inter-library loan form at the front desk. There is a charge
of $1.00 per request, plus postage for the item, payable upon receipt
of the book. This service is available at both locations.
NEW: You can now do an online search of ALL Available Libraries
(several hundred of them) to find exactly the book you are looking for,
and then have your request automatically emailed to our staff for fast
processing. Try it here.
Computers
The library has many computers available for patrons' use at both
locations. Internet access and a wide variety of programs are available.
(See Computer Policies
for more information).
Best Sellers Club
Members of the Best Sellers Club are notified when the library receives
books by their favorite authors. To join, ask at the front desk at either
location for a form that lists the authors for which this service is available.
Summer Reading Program
Each summer, the library hosts weekly children's programs for children
ages four to twelve to encourage reading all summer long. Programs are
available at both locations.
Weekly Story Times
Every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. (except during
holidays and library closings) all toddlers are invited to Story
Time. We have a fun 30 minutes of stories, puppets, songs and
rhymes, crafts and snacks. Everyone is invited!
Reference
The library staff is trained to assist patrons in finding the information
they need. You may visit the library or send an e-mail to
Carrie Cline
with reference questions.
Fax and Copier
Service
You may copy library materials or personal papers at the Pineville
Library for $0.10 per page. Faxing is available at both Pineville and
Noel libraries. The cost is $1.00 a page to send and $0.25 to receive.
Genealogy
The library has an extensive genealogy section which focuses on McDonald
County and Southwest Missouri. You may e-mail genealogy queries to
Retha Mitchell
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Computer Policies
General
In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the
community, the McDonald County Library endeavors to develop collections,
resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational,
and educational needs of the citizens of McDonald County. It is within
this context that the Library offers access to the Internet.
McDonald County
Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed
through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content.
The Internet is a global entity with a diverse user population, and it
is the responsibility of the user to use this resource wisely. All use
of the library's computers shall be for or in support of research, education,
or public service.
It is unacceptable
to use the library's computers for purposes which violate any federal,
state, or local law. It is unacceptable to use the library's computers
in a manner that is harmful or harassing to others. It is unacceptable
to use the library's computers in a manner that disrupts normal network
use and service. Such disruption would include (but is not limited to) the
propagation of computer viruses, the violation of personal privacy, and
the unauthorized access to protected and private network resources. It is
unacceptable to use the library's computers for commercial activities including
(but not limited to) commercial solicitation of business.
All patrons
wishing to use the computers must sign in at the desk and show either
their library card of identification indicating that the person is over
the age of 15.
Children
and the Internet
All Internet resources accessible through the library are provided
equally to all library users. Children of any age may use the computers
while their parents are in the library (provided the child has signed
in on the computer sign-in sheet at the front desk).
It is
the policy of the library to not usurp the rights and responsibilities
of parents. For this reason, parents or guardians (not the library or its
staff) are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed
by their children. Parents are advised to supervise their children's Internet
sessions. As a part of supporting parents in their role, the library gives
parents of children under the age of 16 the choice of deciding whether
or not children may use the library's computers at times when the parent
is not in the library. Parents wishing to allow their children to use the
library's computers will be asked to sign a card acknowledging their consent.
Each
patron who wishes to use a public computer must sign a paper copy of the
following Computer Usage Acknowledgement Statement.
I, ____________________, a patron of the McDonald County Library,
have been advised that public use of the Library's computers, including
Internet access, is to be solely for academic or personal research, education,
and recreation. Therefore, the Library does not condone the use of these
machines for accessing pornographic or illegal sites or information.
Though
we respect the rights of our patrons, this is a public institution, which
must remain a healthy learning environment for all who use it.
I understand
that if I am found to be in violation of the Library's policy, by using
the computers for inappropriate purposes, my computer privileges will
be revoked.
_________________________________
Other Rules of Usage
The librarian will develop and implement rules of usage involving
equitable access for all patrons, security issues, and other issues which
may arise as they are deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees and/or
the librarian.
The
full text of the Current Policies of the McDonald County Public Library
is available at the "PATRON POLICIES" page.
For All Other Questions Not Answered Here...
General Library Questions can be directed to Carrie Cline, Library Director.
You can reach her by email at: carecline@yahoo.com
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