Library Services
Library Cards
Interlibrary Loans
Suggestions for Purchase
Genealogy
AV Equipment
Seniors Read
Fines
Computer & Internet Use
Auditorium Use
Library Cards
To get a library card, just visit the library with
proof of your address. All Iowa residents receive cards free.
Non-residents may register for a family card for a $35 annual fee. Children
may receive a card with parent or legal guardian's signature.
Interlibrary Loans
When there's something you want and it's not on our
shelves, ask about an interlibrary loan. The library can borrow not only
books, but also magazine articles and programming kits for your club or
organization. Requests can be made via e-mail to
libraryq@qwestoffice.net.
Suggestions for Purchase
We welcome suggestions from patrons concerning new
materials to be added to the collection. Requests can be made in
person or through the "My Account" feature of the library catalog.
Genealogy
Genealogists and historians will find Page and Fremont
County census records, plus the Evening Sentinel and Valley News Today
preserved on microfilm. U.S. census records are available from the State
Historical Society of Iowa or the National Archives. Request military
service records and passenger ship arrival records, too.
AV Equipment
The library has a photocopier, a typewriter, computers
for word processing and Internet access, a microfilm reader/printer and, a
microfiche reader. The library also checks out a slide projector, overhead
projector, and a portable screen.
Seniors Read
Volunteers deliver books to participating senior
living centers for check out to patrons. New residents can talk to their
activity director to get a Senior's Read visit.
Fines
Fines are not counted on Sundays or holidays. If
fines reach $4.00, no more items can be checked out until the fines are
paid. If an item is damaged beyond reasonable wear, the patron will be
asked to pay the replacement cost of the item.
| Type | Daily Fine | Maximum Fine | Replacement Cost |
| Book Bags | none | none | $5.00 |
| Books | $0.10 | $4.00 | $35.00 |
| Children's Books | $0.05 | $2.00 | $25.00 |
| DVD/VHS | $1.00 | $4.00 | $20.00 |
| Equipment | $3.00 | $4.00 | Cost of Item |
| Magazines | $0.05 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Music CD's | $0.10 | $4.00 | $20.00 |
| Audiobook (Abridged) | $0.10 | $4.00 | $35.00 |
| Audiobook(Unabridged) | $0.10 | $4.00 | $45.00 |
| MP3 Playaways | $0.10 | $4.00 | $60.00 |
| Paperbacks | $0.05 | $2.00 | $10.00 |
| Vertical Files | $0.05 | $1.00 |
The Shenandoah Public
Library purchases and installs computers and Internet access to provide a
service to our community, to teach our community how to use them, and to use
the vast resources available in this format. Just as libraries do not
verify or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections,
neither do they verify electronic information. Selection policies which
serve to govern a library’s purchase of written materials do not apply to
material accessed electronically. It is the responsibility of the user and
of the parent, guardian or caregiver to minors to determine what is
appropriate.
To best utilize and preserve the computer hardware, the
following general guidelines are to be observed :
1. Use of the computer is on a “first come, first served” reservation
basis. Reservations may be made only one week in advance. Time blocks
available (1-hour or 1/2 hour) will be displayed on a sign-up sheet. A
person may reserve only one hour maximum per day, either by phone or in
person.
2. Patrons may use the computer during unreserved time blocks, but must
relinquish use when it is requested.
3. Basic instructions will be available, but patrons are expected to
consult manuals. Library staff may not be able to assist in all
applications or to provide technical support.
4. Patrons agree not to make changes to setup and configuration of the
computer software or hardware.
5. The library staff reserves the right to terminate a person’s use of the
computer for any reason.
6. Patrons are responsible for damage to equipment or to library materials
and will be billed for full repair/replacement.
7. The library is not responsible for damage to personal materials.
8. Computer printouts are $.15/page except for the first three articles
from EBSCO which are free.
9. Patrons may run their own disks, but they may not save to the hard drive
(C:\). The library reserves the right to ask a patron to remove any disk.
10. Patrons agree to observe all copyright laws and agree not to
duplicate any computer program or documentation provided by the library
which is not in the public domain.
11. A staff member must be present in the Children’s Department when the
computers are in use.
12. The Children’s Department computers are available to all children
through grade six. Parental supervision is required for preschool age
children.
13. All other rules apply to use of the Children’s Department computers
except children are limited to ½ hour time slots and there is no charge for
printing.
14. Using one of the Internet workstations means patrons respect the
privacy of others.
15. Patrons do not use the Internet for unauthorized or illegal purposes
(spamming, hacking, copyright infringement).
16. Children, see Appendix.
17. Wireless Access
a. Patrons to the library have access to the Internet from any
location inside the library.
b. Patrons bringing their computer requiring an electrical plug in,
may plug into any outlet
except those directly connected to the library networked
computers.
c. Printing from the wireless is not available due to the network.
d. Wireless users follow Internet guidelines for hardwired
computers.
Public Spaces Use, including the library Auditorium, Small Meeting Room, and Amphitheater.
Click here to open the Library Public Spaces Use Policy in PDF.