Webster County Library Received LSTA Grant
The Webster County Library is pleased to announce we have received a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant. The grant amount was $1920.
With this grant we were able to purchase a laptop computer, networking equipment, a wireless barcode scanner, and a audio-visual cart to construct a Mobile Collection Maintenance Station (MCMS). This system will allow us to perform maintenance on our collection from the floor of the library and in real time, a direct connection to our automated circulation system. This collection maintenance station will save staff time and help ensure that when our patrons go to the shelves to look for a specific book or item, it will be there.
This project is made possible by a grant from the Missouri State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
Public Wireless Service - Wi-Fi at your Library
The Webster County Library now offers FREE wireless Internet access at the Garst Memorial Library in Marshfield for library patrons to use with their own personal laptops and other mobile devices.
To use our wireless service you only need a current Webster County Library card. Show your card to the Librarian on duty at the front desk and they will provide you with a user name and password for accessing the network. Our wireless service is only available during our normal operating hours. For more information about our wireless service, follow this link.
Use of this service is also governed by Webster County Library’s Internet Policy. Our Internet Policy is posted in the library and is also available online.
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PLAYAWAYS DEBUT AT GARST: Playaways are the newest innovation to audio listening. Just plug in your earphones and go!
Patrons may check out one Playaway at a time, for 2 weeks, no renewals. Ask a staff member for a recommendation! Limited titles at this time but more are expected in the future. |
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New Literacy Station for the under 6 crowd!
We've got a new literacy station in the children's section of the library. It is preloaded with 34 educational software packages targeted to toddlers through second grade. These include Reader Rabbit Toddler, JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten, Sammy's Science House, Green Eggs and Ham, Flash Action Phonics Made Easy, Millie's Math House, My First Amazing History, My Amazing Human Body, USA Explorer, Krazy ArtRoom, SpongeBob SquarePants Typing, and many more.
WEBSTER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
We've recently added a link to the Webster County Emergency Management Plan to our webpage. To access this document, click on the "City-County-State" button on the left side of the webpage, and then click on the Webster County link...go about halfway down the page and you'll find the link.
New Titles List!
New titles can now be accessed directly from our card catalog page. Discover all of the recent books and media that have been added to our system.
Access Library Services from Home!
Use Heritage Quest at home. For Webster County Library card holders.
Use EBSCO at home. For Webster County Library card holders.
To use these services in the library building, follow the links on the left.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning, supports the Webster County Library. |