The Hillsboro Public Library is pleased to offer an array of services for patrons. These include:

LIBRARY CARD You must provide your name and your address, and agree to the provisions for responsible use of library materials. Parents must authorize their minor children to receive a library card. Use of library materials, except denoted below, are free of charge.

LIBRARY MATERIALS for lending include books, periodicals (magazines), audio books, audio recordings on CD, and videos. Materials may be borrowed for 2 weeks, except videos which may be checked out for one week. Materials may be renewed by phone or in person, if another patron has not already requested that item. All materials may be borrowed free of charge except for videos. Certain reference books may not be borrowed. See fee schedule for overdue materials or lost or damaged materials.

INTERLOAN LIBRARY enables a patron to borrow books from most other libraries in the state. A request should be made to the local librarian who will then search for the title and make arrangements for it to be sent to that library for you to pick up. The library pays for one way mailing at cost, the patron is responsible for return postage. The WV state online catalog contains a searchable database of all participating libraries in West Virginia, and may be accessed through a home computer.

EBSCOHOST DATABASE is an extensive Internet online data base of thousands of newspapers, journals, magazines. Many offer full text articles. Archival varies per periodical. Searchable database. This free service is available also at home if you have a West Virginia library card, the number being your login. Excellent resource for research at all levels for children, hobbyists, professionals, students, any who enjoy information.

HERITAGE ROOM contains historical records of Pocahontas County and the surrounding region. These materials include The Pocahontas Times newspaper on microfilm, census data, genealogical files, books on the history of the region, and some memorabilia. Equipment includes a microfilm reader and printer, computer, scanner, and a color printer. Materials can not be checked out. The room is available for patrons from 10 am until 5:30 pm and other times by appointment through a staff librarian. Genealogical and research assistance is available by appointment.

APPALACHIAN / WV COLLECTION is a substantial collection of books, periodicals, audio CDs, and videos that pertain to the culture and region of Appalachia with special focus on West Virginia. These materials also include works authored by West Virginia writers. Most of these materials may be borrowed by local patrons or through library interloan. See listing for titles.

VIDEOS may be borrowed for two days, and may be renewed. Patrons are requested to give a $1.00 per video, with the exception of certain educational value videos that have no charge. Videos in the Appalachian Collection and Instructional videos have no fee. See fee schedule.

CONTRACTOR'S MANUALS used to study for licensure are available in some trades. Due to the high cost of these materials, the Board of Trustees has instituted a policy that a down payment equivalent to the value of a book must be paid, reimbursable upon return of that book.

LAMINATATION of cards, papers, and documents. See fee schedule.

COMPUTERS The library has several computers available for public use. Internet users must sign agreement to policy. Computers are assigned to patrons. When patron use exceeds the number of patrons, time restrictions apply. Computer maintenance and software uploading is to be done by the librarian or designee. The computers are on a virus scan maintenance schedule. Patrons may not use their own software or diskettes, however, personal files may be downloaded on diskettes purchased from the library.

Several of the computers off web surfing, email, games (see librarian for CD software), Microsoft Office programs, and other services such as printing, color printing, CD burning, scanning. Fees to cover consumable supplies may apply.

PHOTOCOPYING is available. See librarian for assistance. $0.15 per copy, or $0.10 per copy for educational purposes (such as student homework).

FAX is available for incoming and outgoing facsimiles. It is recommended that a patron contact the library if they are expecting an incoming fax. For Hillsboro Library, use the regular number, (304) 653-4986. A charge is assessed for use of the fax machine. See fee schedule.

PRINTING is available. The default printer for the computers is a b&w laser printer. Color printing must be scheduled through a librarian (not a volunteer). The Heritage Room also has printing available for the microfilm viewer. See fee schedule.

MEETING ROOM may be used for community functions as scheduled on a first come first served basis. A responsible person must make arrangements with the librarian for obtaining a key (if necessary), and make reasonable efforts to clean up and secure the facilities when the meeting is finished. Community meetings of a non-profit use may request from the librarian a waiver of a fee (see fee schedule).

PLAYGROUP is a program for 3-5 year old children to provide a positive learning and social time together. See the librarian for the current schedule. Parents are invited to attend with their child. A small fee may be collected to cover snacks and consumable supplies.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM is held for several weeks during the summer to encourage children to read books. Awards and prizes are given as incentives to children who reach their goal. Activities are also held at the library for the children during the week. See the librarian for schedule details. No fee.

FEE SCHEDULE
Printing b&w (copier or computer printouts) $0.15 per copy. For educational purposes, $0.10 per copy.

Color printing. $2.00 full page, $1.00 for quarter page, $1.50 half page. By arrangement only.

Fax is $0.50 per page incoming, $1.00 per page for outgoing, $5.00 per page international outgoing.

Laminating is $0.50 for card size, $1.00 full page.

Videos are $1.00 to use. Certain educational value videos have no fee.

Meeting room use for commercial purposes is $50 per use Conference Room, and $25 per use Education Room. Nonprofit users involved with community service are not charged, but are welcome to donate supplies.

Overdue materials are assessed at $0.05 per day.
Lost or damaged materials are charged retail replacement value.
Patrons not returning materials will have further services blocked.
The library may take legal action against a patron who has persisted in not returning or paying for materials

Thank you.