Check below for more information about various services offered by Summersville Public Library. Didn’t find what you were looking for? Try our Using the Library page, or Contact Us.
REFERENCE ASSISTANCE
Our staff is happy to assist you with your reference needs. Whether you’re looking for a specific book, local resources, need help with digital services, or just need an answer to a question, we’re here to help!
Feel free to visit us at the library or Contact Us us by phone or e-mail. We will make every effort to answer your question or refer you to a source or agency who may be able to help.
COMPUTER AND WIFI ACCESS
The library features a public computer lab on the downstairs floor of the building, in front of the Circulation Desk. Anyone is free to use the computer lab, even if you don’t have a Summersville Public Library card.
Free wireless internet access passes are also available at the front desk for patrons who wish to use their own devices. Each WIFI pass has a 4 hour time limit.
PRINTING AND COPIES
Printing is available on any of our public computers and SPL staff are always on standby to make photocopies or for computer assistance.
| B&W copies | 25 cents per page |
| Color copies | 50 cents per page, per side |
The library doesn’t currently offer wireless printing, but documents can be printed off mobile devices via email.
Please email all documents you’d like to print to curbsideprinting@gmail.com along with any specific details in the email body (quantity of copies, black and white or color, any layout preferences, ect..)
FAXING
Faxing services are available during library operating hours, please see circulation staff to send or receive faxes. Sending or receiving a fax is $1.00 per page.
Our fax number is 304-872-0845
Cover pages are also available at the circulation desk for no additional fee.
SCANNING
Please see staff at the Circulation Desk to have physical documents scanned to an email address or USB drive.
There is no fee for scanning services.
NOTARY SERVICES
SPL offers notary services at $1 per stamp.
Though certified staff members are available from 9am-5pm to notarize papers, you may wish to call ahead and make sure a Notary will be available when you visit the library, 304-872-0844.
Please note that all people signing a document — both signers and witnesses — must be present in front of the notary and all people signing must have a current photo ID with them. DO NOT sign the paper beforehand. Notaries must witness the all required notarized signatures on the document.
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
Summersville Public Library features a public meeting room to accommodate meetings and gatherings.
Use of meeting rooms is free for non-profit or community-interest entities. For-profit businesses/organizations are charged a fee for use of the meeting rooms. Non-profit organizations and community groups that will be charging an admission fee or selling products within the confines of the meeting room are also charged a fee.
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by an adult, eighteen (18) years of age or older. That individual must be an official representative of the entity. Rooms are only available for the duration of the booking. Make sure to reserve enough time for setup and clean up.
Meeting rooms are available during library business hours, excluding library holidays. All event/meeting organizers and attendees must leave the building by closing time unless approved by library staff.
If the library closes due to unforeseen non-weather emergencies, the library will notify the organization’s contact person listed on the meeting room reservation. During inclement weather the organization’s contact person should check broadcasts on local media stations to determine whether the library is open. Informing participants of the cancellation is the responsibility of the meeting organizer.
For more information on meeting rooms, rental fees, please see the rental application here:
TEST PROCTORING
What is test proctoring? A proctored test is an exam that is supervised by an approved, neutral person (a proctor) who ensures the identity of the test taker and the integrity of the test-taking environment.
The library provides test proctoring services. Some exams and certifications may be proctored by any available reference person. Other exams may require a professor to contact a specific reference person in advance. Please check with the administrator of your test and call the library in advance of your scheduled exam time to confirm — 304-872-0844.
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