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SHPL- GENERAL INFORMATION
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Public computers at the Sterling Heights
Public Library are equipped with EnvisionWare, a computer software
management system.
- Why does the library use this system?
EnvisionWare is installed to make better use of the computers by
providing more equitable access to all users.
- Do I need a library card to use the computer?
Yes, users must enter their 14-digit library card number (with no spaces
between numbers) and their 4-digit pin in order to use the computers. If
you do not have your library card, a guest card will be issued for $2.
These guest cards are available at the circulation desk. There are two computers with library catalog access
on the first floor and two on the second floor which do not require a library card number.
- How long can I use the computer?
Session length depends on location. There are three categories:
filtered, unfiltered (you must be 18 years of age), and word processing.
If no one is waiting for a computer, there is no limit on the number of
sessions, but there is a maximum of four hours of usage per day.
- What if I need more time?
Sessions can be extended in 20 minute increments, if no one is waiting
for the computer. Follow the prompts on the computer screen to extend
sessions.
- How will I know when my time is up?
A clock bar appears when you log on. It gives the time remaining in the
session. Warnings that the session is ending begin to appear 15 minutes
before time is up. If you are using word processing software, we suggest
you save often and bring a disk or flash drive to save your work. If needed,
flash drives are
available at the circulation desk for $9.
- If I leave the computer to look for a book, will my session be
timed out?
You can lock the computer by clicking on the Lock button on the clock
bar and entering a password of your choosing. The clock will continue to
count down, but you will not be timed out until the end of the session
is reached. If you don’t lock the computer, someone else could use your
remaining time.
- What do I do when I’m finished with my session?
Log out by clicking on the Done button.
- Does the library monitor what sites I visit on the Internet?
No, there is no record kept of what sites you visit. The software simply
says the computer is free or in use. When you click on the Done button,
the session is cleared.
- What do I do if all the computers are in use?
If all the computers are being used, you may get on the waiting list by
giving your library card number to the librarian at the second floor
Information Desk.
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The library accepts donations of books and other materials at any time. We
will issue a receipt for the number of hard or soft-cover books or other items donated. We
do not assign a monetary value. Please keep the following guidelines in mind:
 | Donated items should be in good to excellent condition. This means no
books with torn covers, out-of-shape spines, worn, dirty, smelly, dusty, etc.
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| Recent fiction books, children's books, cookbooks, computer books, craft
books. videos, puzzles, games, audiocassettes, self-help books, classics, CD's, LP's, new
magazines, and diet books are always popular.
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| Donations may be brought to the Friends Book Store,
the circulation counter, or to the library's
back loading dock.
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All employment for the library is
handled by the city of Sterling Heights. Call the city at 586-446-CITY
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If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty reading books,
magazines, newspapers, or other everyday materials, the Sterling Heights Public Library is
ready to help. Extension Services offer special materials and services that make these
everyday tasks easier to do.
Special Materials: Over 6,000 Large Print books including
the latest best-sellers, mysteries, westerns, and non-fiction are available at the library
and the deposit collection sites. Fiction and non-fiction books in both abridged and
full-text formats are available on audiocassette and CD for your listening pleasure at the
library.
Book Stop Library: This weekly service allows
Sterling Heights residents who are
unable to visit the library have the library materials home delivered at no cost.
Deposit Collections: The Sterling Heights Public Library
maintains large-print deposit collections at various senior residence sites in the city.
Talking Books and Players: These materials are available
from the Macomb County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Contact the
library at 586-286-1580; TDD 586-286-9940; or on the Internet.
Contact : For more information on any of these services,
contact librarian Rita Simmons
at 586-446-2653; or by e-mail.
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The Sterling Heights Public Library is able to borrow books for its users
from any library belonging to the Suburban Library Cooperative. If the requested book is
not held in any member library, the request is forwarded to the Macomb County Library
where a national system is used to borrow the book from another library somewhere in the
United States.
Library patrons wanting to use this system must see a librarian at either
the Youth Services or Adult Services reference desk. Depending on the source for the
borrowed material, there may be a nominal charge for postage, etc. No charges will
be incurred without the library patron's permission.
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Ann Marie Given International Language Collection:
Approximately five years ago, the Sterling Heights Public Library began its own foreign
language collection. Its purpose is to service the diverse ethnic
communities and many foreign language programs in the area. Generous
donations by patrons, staff members, and our own Friends of the Library
have allowed the collection to continue to grow. Twenty-three international
languages are currently represented: Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, French, German,
Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malayalam, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog,
Ukrainian, Urdu and
Vietnamese.
The collection is located on the second floor of
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Remember someone special with honor or memorial books
Books are a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, to say “thank you” to someone, to extend get-well wishes, to congratulate a friend or family member on a special accomplishment, or to honor a special teacher.
Books honor the memory of loved ones and serve as living tributes that enrich the community.
For a donation of $25 or more, a bookplate will be placed in an honor/memorial book and a letter sent to the person or family being honored. Other donations will be acknowledged with a letter sent to the person or family being honored.
In addition to books, other items are available for tributes such as videos, audiocassettes, compact discs, and magazine subscriptions.
If you would like to honor or memorialize a friend or family member with a gift book to
the library, you may use forms available throughout the library, print a form by
clicking here (You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader), email the Library,
or call us at 586-446-2669 for more information. Your contribution is tax deductible.
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A Michicard sticker on your library card will allow you to
borrow print materials at more than 300+ Michigan libraries. There is no charge for this service, but
you must be a Sterling Heights resident and have a current library card. This service is
coordinated by the Library of Michigan. For more information, ask one of our circulation
staff members.
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To print from library computers, you must
purchase a copy card at a cost of $1. Black and white printing is 10 cents
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In Adult Services:
| Audiobooks: Fiction and
nonfiction audiobooks on CD can be found on the first
floor in the audiovisual area. |
| Careers Collection: Contains books for junior and senior high school
students exploring their vocational interests. |
| Music on CD: This collection includes vocal, sound track,
country-western, jazz, classical, and instrumental selections. They circulate for a 3-week
loan period and can be found in the audiovisual area on the first floor. |
| Ann Marie Given International Language Collection:
This circulating collection of fiction and non-fiction titles in
various foreign languages is located on the library's second floor. |
| DVDs: Award winning films, television shows, documentaries,
and other educational DVDs are available in the audiovisual area on the
first floor. |
| ESL (English as a Second Language) Collection: We offer
books, tapes, CDs, and videocassettes for those learning English. This
collection is located on the second floor near the International
Language Collection. |
| Paperback Classics: Multiple copies of classics and other titles that
are required reading for school assignments can be found on the second floor. |
| Cliff Notes: Can be found on the second floor near the classic paperback
collection. |
| Large Print Collection: A collection of fiction and non-fiction titles
in a print size approximately three times larger than normal. For the convenience of our
patrons, this collection is found on the first floor. |
| Magazines and Newspapers: The library subscribes to approximately
350 general interest periodicals. Current issues can be found on the
first floor near the front of the library. Older issues are available on
shelves behind the current issues. |
| Oral History Collection: An archive of oral history audiotapes and
transcriptions reflecting the history of Sterling Heights from rural times to its future
as a municipality. |
| Reading Aids: The following items are available for checkout:
magnifiers (some illuminated); material holders including reading or book stands, an able
table, and lap desks; and a closed caption decoder for any television. |
| Videogames: A collection of Wii videogames is available on
the first floor of the library in the audiovisual area thanks to the
generous funding of the Friends of the Library. |
| Young Adult Collection: Includes popular paperback series and hardcover
fiction and can be found on the first floor. |
In Youth Services:
| Audiocassettes: Can be found in the audiovisual area
in Youth Services. Both fiction and non-fiction tapes are available, many unabridged titles have been
added recently thanks to an LSCA grant. |
| CD-ROM Software: Educational software for use on Windows PCs
can be found in the Youth Services audiovisual area on the first floor. |
| Music on CD: Songs, sound effects, ethnic music, sound tracts,
and music appreciation for our younger patrons. |
| Children's Literature Collection: Books focusing on reading readiness,
storytelling, and writing for children aimed at parents and educators. |
| Helen Williams Collection: Helen Southgate Williams, a children's
literature consultant, contributed many books to the Sterling Heights Public Library.
These books are identified by a sticker of a woman reader. |
| Large Print Titles: Books are interfiled with the juvenile fiction.
Look for a LT on the spine. |
| Magazines: Children's magazines are kept for a two-year period. Titles
include information on crafts, scouting, nature, computers, sports, etc. |
| Newbery and Caldecott Reference Collection: A reference copy of each
award winner is available near the reference desk for in-house use only. |
| Poster File: We have more than 200 posters arranged by category such as art,
Michigan, history, or science. |
| Vertical File: Material on states, countries, portraits and other
subjects can be found in the black file cabinets on the first floor. |
| Videocassettes: Both fiction and non-fiction
children's videos can be found in the Youth Services audiovisual area on the first floor. |
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Revised:
February 01, 2010
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Dodge Park Road - Sterling Heights, MI 48313