Your Library And Information Centre

NYCC Library

Where do I start?

Library and Information Centres offer a huge range of services to the people who live, work and study in North Yorkshire. They are the key access point for information, advice and learning.

If you want to borrow items and use our computers you will need to become a member. It's quick, easy and it's absolutely free.

All you need is proof of your name and address.

Once you join you will be able to borrow books free of charge, and CDs, Videos, DVDs and Playstation Games for a small fee.

A catalogue of all items in County stock is available in every Library and Information Centre.

Reservations

You can request items from any Library and Information Centre in North Yorkshire. There is a small charge for adults to request books, but children's requests for junior books and AV requests are free.

If you need more specialised books or articles, we can arrange to borrow them from outside the county. There is an additional charge for this service.

Getting Connected

All Library and Information Centres provide free access to computers via the lottery funded `People's Network'. You can expect to find:

• High speed Internet access

• Word processing and desktop publishing facilities

• Scanners

• High quality colour printing

• CD re-writers

Your One-Stop Information Shop

Whatever you want to know your library can help.
All centres have a range of:

• Encyclopaedias
• Dictionaries
• Guides and Leaflets.
• Local community information

Can't find what you need? Just ask.
Our experienced staff will be happy to help.
If they can't find the information they will be able to point you in the right direction.

No more shhh!

You're never too young to join the Library and Information Service

And please don't worry that your children will be too noisy
Library and Information Centres are not the hushed places that they used to be!
Access for everyone We offer:

• Accessible buildings
• A Home Library and Information Service
• Books on cassette and CD
• Large Print books
• Scooter-height PC tables
• Large-screen monitors
• Specially adapted software, keyboards and mice

Other Services

Library and Information Centres work with other organisations to provide access to a variety of extra services, including:

• Tourist Information
• Registrars
• Employment advice drop-in sessions
• Local college learning centres

We also offer:

• Meeting rooms for hire
• Cafe facilities
• Photocopying and fax services
• Reading Groups

Ask locally for details of services provided

• Sound And Vision
• Library Service For Children
• Local Studies
• Home Library And Information Service
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