Glover-Spencer Memorial Library

Library Materials and Resources

• The Glover-Spencer Memorial Library serves the community of Rush Springs and its surrounding area by offering over 11,000 printed books, and 1,000 videos in VHS format for its patrons use.  New materials are added regularly.
• The library also offers free computer and internet use.  There are three public-access computers loaded with all the programs in Microsoft Office 2000 Premium Edition for word processing, publishing, spreadsheet, or database.  Also included are several student reference programs and educational games for children.
• Laser printing, photocopying, and facsimile services are available for a fee.

Library Card Policy

• New patrons who desire to check out materials must have their information on file with the library.  Simply provide your name, mailing address, and telephone number to the librarian at the circulation desk.
• Juvenile patrons under the age of sixteen must have a parent or legal guardian establish an account for them.

Borrowing Information

• The loan period for books is two weeks (14 days); books may be renewed once for an additional two weeks.
• Videos may be checked out for one week (7 days); the loan period for videos may not be renewed.
• Reference volumes (call numbers beginning with REF) are available only for use in the library and may not be checked out.

Fines for Overdue Materials

• The fine for overdue books is $0.05 per day, per book.
• The fine for overdue videos is $0.10 per day, per video.
• The charge for lost or irreparably damaged materials is the original cost of the items.

Fees for Services

• Photocopies:  $0.25 per page.
• Laser printing:  $0.25 per page.
• Color inkjet printing:  $0.50 per page.
• Facsimile:  $3.00 each to send $2.00 to receive

How to Use the Catalog

• Follow the hyperlink to OPAC on the home page, or enter the address in your browser:  http://glover.booksys.net/opac/gsml/index.html
• Use the default display for simple searches.  Enter a search term and select the search type:  author, title, subject, or keyword.  Click on the Go button, or Enter on you keyboard.  When searching for an author, the last name may suffice, or add the initial or full name in reverse order: (Jakes, John) or (Jakes, J).
• For more complex searches involving more than one criteria, or to limit criteria, select Search on the drop-down menu.  Then choose Combo or Expert for entering multiple search criteria.
• For a list of the latest materials in the library, select Visual Search on the drop-down menu, and then select the Recent Additions icon.
• My Account on the drop-down menu provides internet access to personal account information (what materials you have checked out, and the ability to renew them within set renewal limits).  To access this feature, you must request a personal identification number or password at the library.  The library does not maintain records of numbers or terms chosen, so we cannot remind you if it is forgotten.  You would need to request a replacement, in person, with proper identification.