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Interlibrary Loan

Users are not limited to just what the library has in its own holdings. Interlibrary loan is available whenever a user cannot find what he or she needs from the library's collection. Materials may be borrowed from in and out of state to fill a request. Be sure to ask for help if you cannot locate the information you need. The librarian will help you search, and if what you need cannot be found you may wish to use the free Interlibrary Loan service.

Service to the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Through the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Mississippi Library Commission offers this free service to all Mississippians who are legally blind or are in any way physically unable to read and/or hold a conventional print item. Free cassette players and books on tape are available by registering at any branch library. Cassette players and tapes are mailed to the user's home. Return mail is free, and the Library Commission will send as many new titles to the user as he or she returns to them. At the time of registration, the user will have the opportunity to state his or her reading interests, any special requests, and what type of equipment will be necessary. Call your local branch library for further information.

Genealogy and Local History Collections

Several larger branches including Corinth, Booneville, Iuka, and Ripley, have separate genealogy and local history collections that are available for in-house use. U.S. Census records on microfilm are available at several branch locations as are journals on genealogical research, passenger lists, and more. Contact one of the 4 libraries listed above to inquire about a specific title.

Computers

Through a grant provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, most branch libraries have one or more computers available for public use. All computers access the Internet and contain the Microsoft Office Professional 2003 suite of word processing and Power Point programs.

Computer Training

The Iuka Library offers free weekly computer training classes throughout the year from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. The first group of classes is held from October through November, the second group is held from January through April. Call the library at 662-423-6300 for a schedule and to reserve a spot.

Photocopy and FAX

Most branches of the library system have copiers and fax machines. Copies are 15 cents per page. The cost of sending a fax is $3 for the first page, $1 per page after that. The cost of receiving a fax is $1 per page.

Wireless Access

Seven branches of the Northeast Regional Library offer free wireless Internet access. The service is available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. After hours the wireless connection is accessible from the libraries' parking lots and elsewhere on library grounds. The service is offered at Corinth, Booneville, Iuka, Ripley, Baldwyn, Belmont, Walnut and Burnsville Libraries.

Drop Boxes for Library Materials

Many branch libraries have outside book returns for return of library materials after hours. Inquire at your branch to find out the location of its book return.

Meeting Rooms

Meeting rooms of various sizes are available for use by the public in several branches of the Northeast Regional Library. Fund raising events which are held solely for the support of the library (such as Friends of the Library book sales) may be held in these rooms. Other events which do not benefit the Library or which charge admission may not be held at the Library.

Branches which offer meeting rooms:

BRANCH	ROOM NAME	CAPACITY	KITCHEN	RESERVATIONS
Baldwyn	Meeting Room	50	Yes	662-365-3305
Booneville	Marion Smith	100	Yes	662-728-6553
Booneville	George E. Allen	35	No	662-728-6553
Corinth	Auditorium	150	Yes	662-287-2441
Iuka	Meeting Room	75	Yes	662-423-6300
Ripley	Meeting Room	50	Yes	662-837-7773
Walnut	Meeting Room	50	Yes	662-223-6768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AARP Tax Help (at selected locations during tax season)

Beginning in February, the AARP donates a free tax filing service to anyone who wishes to take advantage of it. The AARP is at the Corinth Library from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each Monday through the week of April 15th.