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Your Satisfaction is Our #1 Priority
That's why you'll find our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) link at the top of every page on our site. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please take some time to tell our staff and leadership about your experience. Just click here to access your comment card. We appreciate your business! |
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Eligibility of Use
All active duty, retired military members and
their families, DoD civilians, and students
taking classes on Keesler AFB are eligible to use the library collection. Present your
military or college ID at the circulation desk
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Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party
10 a.m. March 2. Sing happy birthday and enjoy birthday cake. Wear Dr. Seuss hats and create Seuss birthday cards that will be placed on display in the library. |
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St. Patrick’s Day Story Time
10 a.m. March 17. Stories read aloud and in sign language. Pick a surprise out of the pot-of-goodies. |
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Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt
5:30-6 p.m. March 22, inside the library for ages 5-12. |
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Free Computer Classes
Wednesdays, March 17-April 7.
Ultra beginners class — 9:30-11 a.m.
Not-so-ultra beginners class — 1-3 p.m.
Basic Microsoft Word — 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Call for more information.
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Not So Ultra Beginners’ Computer Classes
FREE at McBride Library ~ Seating is limited.
Feb. 10 — 9-11 a.m. learn the basics of web based email, how to set up your first email account, creating rules, organizing your inbox, and more.
Feb 17 — 9-11 a.m. learn how to save files, search for lost items, plus get an introduction to Windows Explorer and more.
Feb. 24 — 9-11 a.m. create data backups using optical disc technology (CDs/DVDs) and get an introduction to online storage solutions and home servers.
Mar. 3 — 9-11 a.m. introduction to games, hobbies, free calls, video, photos, multimedia and more.
Preregistration is required, call 377-2181. First come, first served. |
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We've got Playaways:
the first self-playing digital audio book!!
Half the size of a deck of cards, Playaway is the simplest way to listen to digital content on the go. It comes with the audio content already pre-loaded. Using clearly marked buttons, Playaway gives listeners the ability to move back and forth within or between chapters and alter the speed of a narrator’s voice. It even has an automatic bookmark feature that remembers where you left off. Simply pop in a battery, plug in almost any type of headphone, and enjoy. Click here for photo and more information. |
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Search Our On-line Catalog
Click here to search our huge inventory of books (print and audio), DVDs, CDs, VHS, magazines, periodicals and more. |
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On-Line Databases
eBooks for adults and kids, research materials, teacher reference center, student resources and more. For a wealth of online resources and information click here. |
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Calling All Volunteers!
Have fun and beat the heat this summer. Volunteer at the library. Helpers are needed to shelve books, arrange displays, help with story time and library beautification. Call or stop by for more information. |
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FREE Rosetta Stone On-line Language Learning Center
Learn any of 30 foreign languages including Spanish. Check with the staff for information on how to log into an access account on a PC on internet. |
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School and Leisure Research Orientations
Basic information about how to access, search, locate and save/use information in Ebsco and Gale Group online data bases. Call to schedule. |
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Displays
Book and foyer displays with a variety of themes rotate throughout the year. |
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Chief of Staff Professional Military Reading List
Titles available for checkout from the special book collection. |
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Need a place to hold a meeting?
Two large meeting rooms, audio room, typing room and children’s library are available. |
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We've Gone Wireless
Wireless Internet Service now available. Please check at the
circulation desk to get the network key/password. Call 377-2181 for more information. |
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Tours/Orientations
Call for more information. |
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Book Borrowing Policy
Regular book & non-book items: 2 weeks
Periodicals: 1 week
Renewal by phone or in person for two weeks, as long as item(s) is/are not past due.
No overdue renewals.
NOTE: Check out limit of 10 childrens' books per family. |
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FREE High-Speed Cable Internet and E-mail
Now on 40 computers for research and reference. E-mail is allowed on all systems, but no chat rooms, games, or file downloads (other than reference or research documents).
- Microsoft Office Professional loaded on all systems.
- 30 minute time limit.
- Computers provided by on-base colleges and faculty and students have priority. |
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Audio/Visual
Books on Tape/CD
Large selection; great for any long trips you’re planning.
DVDs and VHS
Check out up to five movies and keep them for up to two weeks. Large selection of DVDs and VHS!
Music CDs
Large selection, check out some great oldies or try them before you buy them.
Videocassette Viewing
Three VHS viewing stations available free of charge.
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Paperback Swap
Swap one for one. Books must be in good shape and of same genre. |
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Office Automation Services
Fax Service
Fax Number is (228)435-0203
- To send long distance
$2 first page, $1 each additional page
- To send locally or 800 numbers:
50¢ per page
- To receive
50¢ per page
NOTE: Be sure to include name/phone number for POC.
Copy Machine
Two black and white copiers available, only 5¢ per page.
Internet Copies
10¢ per page.
Scanner
Available free of charge.
Typewriter
Available free of charge.
Handicap Access
Optolec handicap reader free of charge. |
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Testing and Studying
Test Proctoring
Available upon request.
Book and Videos
A variety of books and videos on how to study and take tests is available including CLEP, GRE, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, Miller Analogies, and Officer's Qualification Exam. |
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Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
A free service providing registered library users the opportunity to request books, magazines and articles, not currently in the base library inventory, from other libraries associated with the program. Three outstanding requests allowed per person.
Requests must be made in writing - no phone requests are accepted. Provide as much detail as possible when filling out the request form, including a current local phone number.
It may take as long as four weeks for an item to arrive. Customers are required to check with the library within two weeks of the time they placed the request. The library will make two attempts to contact the patron when their item has been received. If not picked up after the second attempt, it will be returned.
Items may be renewed one time depending on the lending library's policies. Overdue items are not eligible for renewal and must be returned promptly. |
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Children's Library
- Picture books for children through grade 3, and juvenile fiction, including Caldecott Award and Newberry Award books.
- Periodicals include Boy's Life, National Geographic Kids, and Cricket.
- Good selection of DVDs and audio books.
- Programs include story times, and Summer Reading Program for ages 3-12.
- Special teen area. |
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How to Get a Library Card
To obtain a library card, you will need to know the following information:
- Sponsor’s Name
- Sponsor's Mailing Address (if TDY, home base)
- Sponsor’s Social Security Number
- Sponsor’s Organization/Duty Section
- Sponsor’s Duty Phone/Home Phone
- Sponsor’s Military and/or personal email address
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If TDY: estimated departure date is required
- If US Navy assigned to a ship: street address, verifiable for mail delivery, is required |
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Contact Information
Commercial (228)377-2181 / DSN 597-2181
Address:
McBride Library
512 Larcher Blvd., Bldg. 2222
Keesler AFB, MS 39534
Located on the corner of Larcher Blvd. and Meadows Dr. Come through Keesler's main gate from White Ave. Go straigt on Larcher Blvd. the library is on the right just before the second traffic light.
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Supporting base activities puts resources
back into programs for Keesler's troops and their families.
Thanks for supporting your Keesler community! |
