Copy and Fax Machines

  Photocopier is available at the library. We provide letter and legal size copies with enlargement and reduction options.  Copies are 25c per page.

 A Color Copier is available in the library. Cost is $1 per copy.

 Microfilm & Microfiche photocopies of newspapers, magazines, and government documents in the Special Collections Center cost 25c per copy.

 Fax services are available at library.  You may both send and receive documents. The FAX number at the Library is (423) 775-8422. The cost for faxing/receiving is $1 per page. Payment may be made by cash or check. Incoming faxes will be held up to one week .For more information, call (423) 775-8406. 

  

 Homebound Delivery 

 

  Homebound Delivery Service provides books and other library materials to the homebound and those in nursing and other care facilities. Volunteer drivers regularly deliver and return library materials which have been selected and packaged for the homebound. Homebound patrons can specify types of books to be delivered, such as bestsellers, romances, westerns, etc. or may request specific titles.

  If you are homebound and need this service or if you would like to volunteer to deliver books, please contact the Clyde W. Roddy Library at 775-8406.    

 

Memorials and Gifts

 Memorial contributions to the FRIENDS or Clyde W. Roddy Public Library may be made at any time, in any amount and many excellent books and other library materials have been added to the Library's collection through such tributes. The donor may want to specify a particular subject area or interest to be selected or leave the choice to the Library's Selection Committee.  For such remembrances, a card is sent to the family advising them of the memorial gift and the title(s) selected. The donor is also notified of the title(s) chosen. A memorial bookplate with the name of the person being honored and the name of the donor is placed inside each memorial book.

 To Honor a person, a contribution to the FRIENDS or Clyde W. Roddy Public Library may be made at any time, in any amount. The donor may want to specify a particular subject area or interest to be selected or leave the choice to the Library staff. A card is sent to the person being honored advising them of the gift. Gift books can be used to honor someone's birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc.  A bookplate with the name of the person being honored and the name of the donor is placed inside each gift book.

 Checks made out to the FRIENDS or Clyde W. Roddy Public Library may be mailed directly to, 371 First Avenue, Dayton, Tennessee 37321, giving the name of the person honored by the memorial or gift. Contact Kay Madewell at (423) 775-8406 for more information.

 

Public Computers   

 

    The library has a variety of computers for public use. These computers provide access to the library Catalog, the Internet, Microsoft Office programs, online databases of all kinds.

Computers are available for Internet access. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent while they use the Internet. Computers may be used for a maximum of one hour per day. A library card or computer use card is required to use the library's Internet computers. All public computers are subject to the Library's Internet Acceptable Use Policy and related guidelines of use.

 Computers specifically for genealogical and local history research are located in the genealogy room.These computers include databases of local interest, genealogical resources such as Family Tree Maker, and research aides.

 Multi-Media Computers, with a variety of programs and games for young children, are available in the Children's Department. 

 

      The library also offers free wireless internet access to users who bring their personal laptop computers, and if appropriately configured, can connect them to the internet.     

 Special Needs  

 

 

 

 Clyde W. Roddy Public Library building is Handicapped Accessible, including the restrooms, book stacks, computers, and meeting rooms.  Staff is available to assist anyone with special needs.

 The Library's Large Print Collection consists of thousands of books with print 3 times larger than print found in regular books. The collection contains all the latest bestsellers along with core collections of romances, mysteries, westerns, and non-fiction.

 Books on Tape and Books on CD are available which include best-selling fiction and nonfiction, plus romances, mysteries, and self-help instruction.

 Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has application form for this program .If you have vision problems or a physical disability that limit your use of reading materials, you may qualify for a tape player and Talking Books, a free service to all Tennesseans.