LIBRARY SERVICES: Curbside Items Pick-Up, Interlibrary Loans, Outreach, Technology and Tools Accessibility, etc. LIBRARY SERVICES:
Curbside Items Pick-Up
The curbside item pick-up process is:
• Patrons can place holds on items online at www.raycountlibrary.missouri.org, by calling the library at 816-776-5104, or email to [email protected].
• When making phone and email requests, incl
ude your name, library card number, and information on the items you would like to request.
• Customers will be able to pick up requested items, once they have been notified that the materials are available. It will take at least 2 hours from the time the items are placed on hold for them to be available for pick-up.
• When arriving to pick-up items, park in front of the building and call 816-776-5104 or call us right before you come to the library and provide an estimated time of arrival. A staff member will check out the materials and bring them to your vehicle. Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary loans are for patrons who have a special request for a book that is currently not available at the Library. A request slip is filled out at the and then the book is borrowed from another library if available. This service is typically free, but has some limitations. Outreach
Outreach is available to patrons who are residing in assisted living facilities. The library staff will help select books to meet the patron's needs and deliver them to their facility. Please contact the library if you would like to be included in this service. Community Room
The Community Room is available for reservations and can seat approximately 100 people. There is an adjoining kitchen that is available for catering needs. Special Collections
The library has a small local history and genealogy collection. A digital microfilm reader and other historical documents are available for research purposes. Technology and Tools Accessibility
Internet Access with Printing Abilities
A valid Ray County Library card and a signed Internet Usage Agreement are required prior to accessing the internet. An individual may log-in for a one-hour Internet session which may be extended to three hours if computers are available. (Restrictions apply to those less than 18 years of age.) Printing costs are $0.20 a page in black and white, $0.50 a page for color. Fax and Copy Services
The library offers both faxing and copying services. Library staff will assist customers with their fax and copy requests. To send a fax is $1.00 per page and it is $0.50 per page to receive a fax. Black and White copies are $0.20 per page. Color copies $0.50 per page. Oversized copies are available for an additional fee. Laminating Services
Lamination is available in a variety of sizes from 2"x2" up to 8.5"x11". The fees range from $0.50-$1.25 depending on the size. Ellison Die cut Equipment
An Ellison die cutter is available for in-library use. Users must supply their own paper. Equipment Rental
Check with Ray County Library staff for Laptop, Hotspot, and Fishing pole rentals. LIBRARY PROGRAMS:
Reserve a Librarian Program
The Ray County Library provides this service for community members to assist in the use of library technology and equipment and other basic technology needs. A staff member will help who can offer assistance tailored to your needs. Please schedule in advance a convenient time to meet with a staff member. Here are some examples of the assistance we can provide:
• How to download eBooks to your digital device. Currently, we assist with the following eReader devices: iPad, Nooks, Kindles, Apple / Android cell phones, and laptops.
• How to use and Get more information and search results from the library Evergreen catalog?
• How to browse the web and use search engines?
• How to create and use an Email Account?
• How to use Microsoft Applications? This service is available to Ray County Library everyone. Reserve a Librarian requires 3 day advance notice and requests for specific times are dependent on staff availability. Appointments are limited to 30 minutes in length to allow staff to serve the greatest number of residents. Summer Reading Programs
We annually offer Summer Reading Programs for children ages 0-18 during the months of June and July. We offer the program to promote literacy, encourage children to read for pleasure, and to help kids and teens retain their reading skills over the summer. To add to the fun and to create a sense of challenge that will keep kids reading, we offer incentives at various times during the program and a FREE paperback book for each child who registers for the program. Field Trips
Fields Trips are offered in the months of April and May for the Ray County preschools. The children are introduced to the library and given a grand tour of the library. They are gathered for a picture book story and a hands-on activity. From: Library Board of Trustees and Director
• President: Misti McKenzie
• Secretary: Janet Aldrich
• Treasurer: Sandy Burns
• Member: Patty Lam
• Member: Kellie Schutte
• Director: Stacy Hisle
For more information about the library please visit the website: http://raycountylibrary.missouri.org
