Services

Public Computers

We have 11 computers running the Windows operating system available for use. A library card or visitor pass can be used to access the computers free of charge. Visitor passes will expire at the end of the issue date, and a new one will need to be obtained from the circulation desk for subsequent days.

Computers are equipped with the following software:
  Adobe Reader X – Reads PDF files from any application
    Internet Explorer – Browse the Internet
    Mozilla Firefox – Browse the Internet
    Google Chrome – Browse the Internet
    Microsoft Access 2010 – Database: creates tables, queries, reports, forms, etc.
    Microsoft Excel 2010 – Spreadsheet: creates financial documents and charts
    Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Creates/runs slideshows
    Microsoft Publisher 2010 – Desktop publishing: creates flyers, cards, etc.
    Microsoft Word 2010 – Word processing: letters, resumes, flyers, etc.
    Open Office 3.3 – Free Version for the Microsoft products above

Prints (both B&W and color) are $0.25.

Copy and Fax Service

We offer full-service copying service for a charge of $0.25 per page for both B&W and color. We are able to make copies on letter or legal size paper.

We offer outgoing fax service at the following rates. There is no charge for a cover page.

Local and Toll-Free: $1 for the first page, and $0.50 for each additional page
Long Distance: $3 for the first page, and $1 for each additional page.

We do not currently offer incoming fax service.

Wireless Printing

Wireless printing is available at most Jefferson County Public Libraries, including our own.

First, you must click here to register as a user with the system.

Click here for instructions on Android devices.

Click here for instructions on Apple devices.

Notary Service

The library has a notary on-staff typically every weekday. There is a charge of $1 per seal for notary service. You are encouraged to call ahead to determine the availability of the notary and to review the guidelines below before coming into the library.

Test Proctoring

The library offers test proctoring service for both written and online exams on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Jeff @ (205) 491-1443 to discuss.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loan (ILL) acquires books, photocopies of non-circulating materials (such as magazine articles), and government publications not already owned by the public libraries of Jefferson County for library patrons. Click here to learn more about this process.

Access Your Library Card Account

To access your library card account online to pay fines and/or renew materials please click here.

To renew your card online, please click here.