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News
from Friends of the Library & County Librarian Maurie
Hoekstra:
Watch this space for regular news of what is
happening in the libraries:
Libraries across the nation are seeing increases in
attendance as people reach for a library card instead of
a credit card. Our valuable resources for these
challenging economic times include resume and job search
information, access to unemployment information, free
Internet access, car repair manuals, newspapers and
magazines. The library collection now includes over
1400 DVDs which can be checked out for free for a
one-week period.
Check out our
access to over 1000 magazines in full text. Go to the
library website at
www.calaveraslibrary.com and select the link
Resource Tools. To
access these resources you will need your library card
barcode number.
Another special
feature available at the Library catalog website under
Library Information
allows users to browse the DVD collection from home and
view which new titles have been added to the collection
in the last month. To learn more about how to use
these special features call Maurie at 754-6701 for a
reservation for an upcoming Monday with Maurie
session.
The Calaveras
County Library System is not immune to budget
challenges. The impacts of reduced funding this Fiscal
Year include the following:
- The layoff
of a full-time Library Assistant on January 30,
2009
- The
implementation of a $2.00 fee to borrow materials
from interlibrary loan
- The
reduction of the line item to purchase books and
other library materials
- The
suspension of approximately 30 magazine
subscriptions
You can help by
adopting a magazine subscription, or donating books or
cash to help enhance the Calaveras County Library book
collection. If you are an online shopper, start your
next shopping trip at
Shop for the
Library (This link is not currently working stay
turned for a new updated link in the near future)
The Valley
Springs Library opened in a new facility at the edge of
the school campus last year. This is a joint use
facility and is now our largest branch library. Come
for a visit and check out the wonderful furnishings
purchased by the Valley Springs chapter of the Friends
of the Library.
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