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Troup Library has a wide selection of services offered for public use.

 

How To Get A Library Card - There is no charge to check out books or videos, but an application must be completed. Children need a parent's signature to complete the application.

Computers - You must read the computer and Internet Usage Policy and fill out the Computer Use and Internet access agreement in order to use the computers. children need a parent's signature to complete the application. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult when on the computer. Use of the computers is free.

Internet Access - Troup Library has six computers available for public use. In order to use the computers, it is necessary to read the Computer and Internet Usage Policy and sign the Computer Use and Internet Access Agreement.

Adult Computer Stations

TexShare Databases - The TexShare database Program provides a wealth of electronic database resources to over 700 public, academic, and libraries of clinical medicine throughout the state at significant cost savings. These electronic databases are powerful research tools available 24 hours a day in the homes or offices of registered patrons of participating texas libraries. they provide full-text articles from journals, newspapers, magazines, and many other sources. entire books can be read online. Database topics include homework help for students, health information, business information, biography and genealogy, as well as literature and archival information. To access TexShare, please see Mrs. Brumit or a volunteer for log-in information.

Interlibrary Loan - for items not in the collection, interlibrary loans are available. Materials from the collections of other public, academic, and special libraries throughout the nation are made available to the library card holders through this service. Each patron can order up to 10 books each year for free - if they wish to order more, a cost of $2.00 for shipping will be charged per item.

Copier - Troup Library has a color copier available for public use.

Faxes - Troup Library has a fax machine available for public use. The cost is $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for every additional page.