Altoona Public Library
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Parking Free parking is available in the library parking lot and on Division Street and Lynn Avenue.

Copier A self-service photocopier is available in the library for public use. Rates are 10 cents per copy, paid at the circulation desk.

Fax machine Send: $2 first page, $1 each additional page. Receive: $1 per page.

Internet Access Six computers are available for public use of the Internet and word processing. Patrons are allowed up to 60 minutes of time a day. Patrons must sign and agree to abide by the established Internet policy. Children under 18 must have parental permission to use the Internet.

Tours Tours for school classes and other groups are welcomed. To schedule a tour, contact the library director.

Volunteers The Altoona Public Library Volunteer Services Program supplements the efforts of paid library staff to provide quality library collections, services and programs; serves as a method for area residents to become familiar with the library; and creates opportunities for individuals to feel personal satisfaction while performing a valuable service for the community.

  1. A volunteer is a person who performs tasks for the Altoona Public Library without wages, benefits, or compensation (including travel expenses) of any kind. Examples include members of Boards, such as the Board of Trustees, and Friends of Altoona Library. There are also service volunteers, who do work for the Library and function in ways similar to staff.
  2. Service volunteers are recognized by the public as representatives of the library and shall be guided by the same work and behavior codes as employees. They work with the status of "at-will" employees. Volunteers may or may not be members of the Friends of Altoona Library.
  3. The City of Altoona does not provide workers compensation coverage for volunteers. Only the volunteer's own auto coverage will cover auto claims.
  4. Minor children must be 16 years of age and may only work as volunteers with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and the approval of the Library Director.

TASKS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS

  • Shelf reading and shelving
  • Delivery of material to shut-ins
  • Special projects
  • Administrative functions including photocopying, folding, mailings, crafts etc.
  • Care of library plants
  • Program attendance

ESTIMATED TIMEFRAMES FOR TASKS

Ongoing Tasks

  • Shelving and shelf reading (2 hours per week)
  • Delivery of material to shut-ins (2 hours every 3 weeks)
  • Administrative functions (2 hours per week)
  • Care of library plants (2 hours per week)

One Time Only Tasks

  • Program attendance (per scheduled special programs, on a call-in basis)
  • Special Projects (have a pre-determined time frame)

Call the library at 839-5029 to volunteer.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the Altoona Public Library support the library with their time, talents, and gifts. Friends activities include fundraising, volunteer work, publicity and promotions, working on the newsletter, and assisting with special events. The Friends help to sponsor library programs and supplement collection development funds. Memberships are available at the following levels:

  • Individual $5.
  • Family $10.
  • Organization/Sponsor $25.
  • Life $100.

Gift Policy Donations to the library are accepted at the discretion of the Library Board. Cash donations for memorials will be recognized with a bookplate in the front of the book. Contact the library director for more information.

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The Altoona Public Library is a member of the Indianhead Federated Library System
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Page Updated: 10/2/00
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