Jocko Valley Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, educational, and recreational needs of our community. The Internet, as an information resource, enables the Library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection. It allows access to ideas, information and commentary from around the globe. It is within this context that the Jocko Valley Public Library offers access to the Internet.

The Jocko Valley Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user population. Currently, it is an unregulated medium and may contain material which patrons find inappropriate or offensive. The accuracy of information gained through this source is the responsibility of each originator/producer. Therefore, the Jocko Valley Public Library does not guarantee the accuracy of information obtained through the Internet.

The Jocko Valley Public Library does not censor access to materials or protect patrons from Internet-based information which may be found to be offensive, however Blackfoot Telephone Coop. Inc, has installed filters on the Internet during their DSL high-speed access demonstration period. All Internet resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all Library users. As with other Library materials, restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

The Jocko Valley Public Library serves an expanding community of diverse users by providing informational, educational, and recreational materials and services to help community residents meet their personal and professional needs.

The Library provides materials and programming for children of all ages, infant to young adult, to encourage a lifelong interest in learning.

Everyone is welcome to use the Library and its collections. A library card is necessary to check out materials. You can get a free library card at the library.

Books and audiotapes can be checked out for two weeks, videotapes can be checked out for two days. You may renew books in person or by telephone. Fines are 5 cents per day, counting only the days the library is open.

A book drop is located on the library gate.

The Library is governed by a five member Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and may not serve more than two full terms in succession.

The Board meets monthly and everyone is welcome to attend Board Meetings. See the monthly newsletter for meeting dates, or call the Library at 726-3572.

Library Board of Trustees:
Keith Barrows, Alexandra Enders, Paul Buchi, Cheri and Jerry Garcelon.

We would like to initiate a "Friends of the Jocko Valley Public Library" group. If you are interested in helping to develop a Friends group, please contact Jo Crawford at the Library. This group could help the library in many ways, such as purchasing books and materials, sponsoring special programs, providing the Library with computers for the public, hosting Book Discussion Group and Children's Story Time.

Gifts and Donations

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Donation of Used Materials

Jocko Valley Public Library is grateful for gifts of books, periodicals, pamphlets and other materials which are an important supplement to our collection. Patrons often have questions about donations of used materials:

How do you determine if the book is in good physical condition?
Books with brittle pages, mildew damage, or torn and/or missing pages will not be added to the library collection.

Does the Library need textbooks?
Textbooks are added to the collection only if they are recent publications of popular subjects.

Does the Library want back issues of magazines?
Yes, if they are titles to which the library subscribes. If the library does not need to replace missing issues, current magazines will be placed on a free material shelf.

Please remember that donated materials become the property of Jocko Valley Public Library. All donations of books and other library materials will receive written acknowledgment upon receipt of these items, if requested.

Other Gifts and Donations

There are various ways for you to give to the Jocko Valley Public Library :

· Donations

· Individual, family, business and organizational donations in any amount are welcome.

· Library Needs List

· Memorial Gifts

Donations may be made for the purchase of books or other materials in memory or honor of someone. A bookplate will be placed inside the material recognizing the person and/or event.

· Gifts of Stock, Bequests, Trusts, Real Estate, Insurance and Other Types of Gifts

The Jocko Valley Library is operated almost entirely by volunteers. With more volunteers library hours can be expanded, and a broader range of services made available. Volunteers work in all parts of the library, doing a variety of activities; for example: shelving library materials, mending books, delivering books to homes, and assisting with children's programs. Volunteer assistant librarian positions are available for those who can donate time on a regular scheduled basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Jo Crawford at 726-3572