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Bland Shire Council Library Children's Corner |
Bland Shire Council Library
Membership
Membership to Bland Shire Library is free to all persons living or working within the Bland Shire, and reciprocal rights are available for those living outside and their member library is part of the Reciprocal Rights Scheme.
Borrowers under the age of 16 years require the signature of a parent or guardian. Proof of identity and address must be provided, eg drivers licence. Organisations my also join.
Loans and Renewal
The standard loan period is three weeks, except for videos and CD's, which can be borrowed for one week only.
Adults - There is no limit to the amount of books, magazines and talking books that can be borrowed. However, only three videos and one CD can be borrowed at any one time.
Children - Children are limited to six (6) items at any time. This may incorporate one video and/or one CD.
All library items may be renewed in person or by phone (02 6979 0272) provided they have not been reserved by another borrower.
Fines
There is an overdue charge of 10c per day per item except video's and CD's which are charged at 50c per day.
Reservations
Any item in the collection may be reserved for the small fee of $1.00.
Inter Library Loans
If the item you require is not held by our library, then we can request it for you from another library if available. A small charge of $2.00 per item is payable for this service, except where the library has charged us. In this case, a fee of $13.20 gst inc may apply.
Photocopying
20c per page for a standard A4 size. 40c for A3 size. Please ask staff for assistance if required.
Printing
Both Clour and Back and White printing are available. Colour printing is 50c for a standard A4 and 80c for A3. Black and White printing is 30c per A4 page and 60c per A3 page.
Faxing
Our fax machine is available for public use. To send a fax charges are $1.50 per page up to $5.00. To receive charges are $1.00 per page up to $5.00.
Scanning
Scanning is available in the library. There is a public scanning machine available or staff can provide the service for you. Scanning attracts a small fee of $1.00 per page if unassisted and $1.50 per page with assistance. Photo paper is available on request, but does incur additional costs.
Laminating
$2.00 per standard A4 page. $3.00 per A3 page.
Personal Computer
A PC is available for use FREE of charge. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Power Point and Publisher are installed. Printing charges apply.
House Bound Service
Volunteers from the library will deliver books to library members unable to access the library. Contact staff for more details if you require this service.
Internet Access
The library provides FREE internet access. Email incurs a fee of $2.50 per hour or part thereof. Printing charges apply on all printing. It is desirable that bookings are made, however it is not essential. Please ask staff for assistance when accessing the internet.
CD Roms
A variety of CD Rom's are available for use in the library. They range from preschool to adult and include educational, genealogical, Sydney Morning Herald and recreational information.
Storytelling and Craft Morning
Weekly storytelling is held every Thursday at 10.00am. The session runs for approximately 1 hour and includes a combination of stories, activities, craft, dance and music.
Book Deposit Stations
To provide a service to the Villages of the Shire, the library has Book Deposit Stations in Barmedman (Wells' Newsagency), Ungarie (Hale's General Store) adn Weethalle (Whistlestop Cafe). The material at these locations are changed five times each year in January, April, July, September and December.
After Hours Shute
If you cannot return items during opening hours, a book return is available adjacent to the front doors for your convenience.
Other Services
In addition to the above, the library holds a wide selection of Newspapers and Magazines, Reference Materials, Yearly Author Visit incorporating all the schools within the Shire, a Books Sales Agency and personalised service.
On behalf of members, the Library subscribes to databases including encyclopedias, legal information and learning resources.
Access within the Library: the public Internet computers in the Library have unrestricted access to these services
Remote access: for access from outside the Library you may be required to enter your membership number.
Library Location and details
Bland Shire Library is located adjacent to the Council Chambers on Shire Street.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday - 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday - 9.30am to 12.00pm Sunday and Public Holidays - Closed
Address
6 Shire Street
West Wyalong NSW 2671
Contact details
The Librarian
02 6979 0272 (ph)
02 6972 2145 (fax)
council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au
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