CROWN POINT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

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ABOUT THE LIBRARY
SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOG
LIBRARY DATABASES
SEARCH THE INTERNET
SEARCH INSPIRE DATABASES
LIBRARY EVENTS
FEATURED WEB SITES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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ABOUT THE LIBRARY

LOCATIONS AND HOURS

Crown Point Community Library
214 S. Court St. (1/2 block south of the Courthouse Square)
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-663-0270 Fax: 219-663-0403
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5

Winfield Library
10645 Randolph St. (in the Winfield Township Building)
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-662-4039 Fax: 219-662-4068
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday and Thursday 10-8, Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-2.

  • BORROWING POLICIES
  • LIBRARY SERVICES
  • LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND STAFF
  • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

    LIBRARY SERVICES

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    LIBRARY DATABASES

    HERITAGE QUEST ONLINE
      HeritageQuest Online includes genealogical and historical material going back to the late 1700's. Sources include the United States federal censuses from 1790-1930 and more than 20,000 books, including 8,000 family histories and over 12,000 local histories. Additionally, there are more than 250 primary source documents, such as tax lists, city directories, probate records, and more.
      • This database can be accessed from in the library or from home
      • For home access, you will need your library card barcode.
    ANCESTRY LIBRARY
      This database contains more than 4 billion names. It has coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, military, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, and other areas.
      • This database can only be accessed in the library.
    GOOD READS
      A service connecting readers with books through websites, newsletters, and RSS feeds.
    REFERENCE USA
      A business and residential directory.
    CHILTON'S AUTO REPAIR MANUALS
      To access this database:
    • From the LIBRARY: enter the password library.
    • From HOME: enter your library card number.
    LEGAL FORMS
      To access this database:
    • From the LIBRARY: enter the password library.
    • From HOME: enter your library card number.
    INSPIRE DATABASES
      INSPIRE offers magazines, books, encyclopedias, and other resources. Research current events, science, business, health, people, hobbies, and much more from your library, school, home, or office.

    BORROWING POLICIES

  • HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD.
    1. Residents of Center or Winfield Townships are eligible for library cards at no charge.
    2. Adults need to provide proof of address.
    3. Children younger than 7th grade must have a parent/guardian provide identification and sign the application.
    4. Non-residents from other area libraries must have a valid library card from their home library.

  • BORROWING PERIODS FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS
    1. Books: any number of books for 2 weeks, with exception of Book Express (2 items, 1 week).
    2. Magazines: up to 5 magazines for 1 week.
    3. Compact discs (music): up to 6 titles for 2 weeks.
    4. Talking books on tape or cd: up to 6 titles for 2 weeks.
    5. Feature videos and dvds: up to 4 videos or dvds (or a combination of 2) for 1 week. NOTE: BORROWER MUST BE 17 OR OLDER TO BORROW R-RATED VIDEOS.
    6. Non-fiction videos and dvds: any number of titles for 2 weeks
    7. Pamphlets: up to 10 pamphlets for 1 week.

  • RENEWAL OF MATERIALS
    1. Materials may be renewed in the library or by telephone or by computer on our online library catalog.
    2. Renewal limits
      1. Books, compact disks, talking books on tape or cd, and non-fiction videos or dvds : may be renewed 3 times, except for reserve collection books and interlibrary loans.
      2. Feature videos or dvds, magazines, pamphlets, interlibrary loan items, reserve collection, and Book Express may not be renewed.

  • Book Drop: a book drop is available at the Crown Point Community Library (but not Winfield Library) for return of materials when the library is not open. Book drops will be locked when the library is open.

  • RESERVING OR HOLDING MATERIALS
    1. Materials may be placed on hold in the library, by telephone, or by computer on our online library catalog.
    2. Feature film videos and dvd's, Book Express titles, magazines, and pamphlets may not be placed on hold.

  • INTERLIBRARY LOAN
    1. Interlibrary loan service, to obtain books or magazine articles that the library does not have, is available to Center and Winfield Township residents with a Crown Point Community/Winfield Library card.
    2. Borrowers are limited to 5 interlibrary loan requests per month.

  • FINES AND FEES
    1. Overdue Materials
      1. The overdue fine for books, magazines, pamphlets, compact discs and talking books is $.10 per item per day (excluding Sundays and holidays), The maximum fine for books, talking books, and nonfiction videos and dvds is $4.00 per item. The maximum fine for magazines and pamphlets is $2.00.
      2. The overdue fine for feature videos and dvds is $1.00 per title per day (excluding Sundays and holidays), with a maximum of $10.00 per item.
      3. The overdue fine for Book Express books is $.25 per day.
      4. Borrowers may not check out additional materials if their fines total $2.00 or more.
    2. Fees for Lost or Damaged Materials
      1. Replacement cost plus a processing fee of $2.00 is charged for books, audiocassettes, talking books, and compact discs.
      2. Replacement cost plus a processing fee of $1.00 is charged for magazines and pamphlets.
      3. Replacement cost plus a processing fee of $3.00 is charged for videos.
    3. Fees for Replacement of Library Card
      1. Lost or stolen cards must be reported. There is a $2.00 replacement fee.
      2. There is a $2.00 replacement fee for damaged library cards, when damage is obviously the result of neglect or deliberate mutilation.
    4. Printing fees from the public computers.
      1. The first 5 pages printed are free. The fee is $.10 per page after that.

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    REFERENCE SERVICES

    Reference services are available in the library and by telephone (663-0270). The Reference Staff can answer your questions or help you to locate the appropriate resources.

    Some of the special reference sources available include:

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    SEARCH THE INTERNET

    CROWN POINT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACCEPTABLE USE AND INTERNET SAFETY POLICY

    The Crown Point Community Library is pleased to be able to provide Internet access for its patrons.

    The library has no control over the information on the Internet and cannot be responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information that is available. The Library is not responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages to personal data or equipment resulting from the use of its technology equipment, electronic resources, or connections to Internet resources. Users access the Internet at their own discretion.

    To comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) the library has a Technology Protection Measure in place to protect minors from access to visual depictions of child pornography, obscenity, and material harmful to minors. However, the library cannot protect users from all offensive information. Parents of minors should be aware of the existence of material that could be inappropriate for children. The public library does not serve in loco parentis (in place of a parent), and librarians cannot provide constant care and supervision of children as they explore the Internet. Parents should instruct their children not to give out personal information (name, address, password, telephone number, credit card number) online, and they should discuss the dangers of electronic mail, instant messaging, and chat rooms. Parents must monitor and assume responsibility for their children's use of the Internet. A staff member will disable the Technology Protection Measure upon request by adults 17 and older for a lawful use that complies with this Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy. Restricted websites may be unblocked for any user after staff review.

    Staff will assist patrons with Internet use as time permits but cannot offer personal instruction. Individualized classes are given by the Reference staff at scheduled appointment times.

    The demand for use of the library's Internet workstations may exceed the available supply. Time limits will be imposed as needed.

    Approved by the Library Board of Trustees 10/24/06, reviewed 5/22/07, reviewed 5/28/08

    SEARCH ENGINES


    A search engine is a tool to help you find information on the Web by using keywords, subjects or Boolean terms. Some popular search engines are:
    Yahoo
    Yahoo! Kids
    Ask.com
    Metacrawler
    Google
    Excite
    Alta Vista
    Lycos
    Web Crawler
    World Wide Yellow Pages

    FEATURED WEB SITES

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    YOUTH SERVICES

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    READERS' SERVICES

    "Never apologize for your reading tastes."Rosenberg's First Law of Reading.

    Readers' services connect fiction readers and books. Help is available at the Reference Desk, or this can be a do-it-yourself endeavor.

    Please take advantage of these library services:

    Some reference books to help you choose, available for use in the library:

    Our Library Catalog.

    Internet Sites

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    LIBRARY EVENTS

    "SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES"

    "CENTENNIAL EVENTS"
  • Friends of the Crown Point Library Ice Cream Social
  • Crown Point 4th of July Parade "CHESS AMONG THE BOOKS" THE NICHOL AND ROSE LITERARY CIRCLE
    Please join us at the library for a literary program of book reviews, book discussion groups, and special events.


    YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS

    Stop in or call the library for information on upcoming programs.
    CROWN POINT LIBRARY
    PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE CROWN POINT LIBRARY

    WINFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
    PLEASE PRE-REGISTER AT THE WINFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

    SALISBURY SERIES
    Free cultural programs sponsored by the Friends of the Library and held at the Marian Center of St. Anthony Medical Center.

    BUS TRIP

    BOOK SALE

    LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
    Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 in the Library Board Room.

    FRIENDS OF THE CROWN POINT COMMUNITY LIBRARY MEETINGS
    Regular meetings of the Friends of the Library are held the second Tuesday of each month (except July, and August) at 10:00 in the Library Board Room.

    LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND STAFF


    LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    LIBRARY STAFF

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    FRIENDS OF THE CROWN POINT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

    The Friends of the Crown Point Community Library is an organization that has generously supported the library since 1980 and provides funds for items not covered by the library's budget.

    The Friends also:

    Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except June, July, and August at 10:00 a.m. in the library.

    Officers 2008:

    Membership information:

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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    The Crown Point Community Library home page is created and maintained by the staff of the library.
    Page last updated 7-1-2008.
    For questions or comments, e-mail bhouk@cyberz.net.