Adult Services

Bryant Express Picks
Take a chance--Look for the Stars!
You may find a book you've been waiting for!

As an extension of our effort to get current, in demand titles to you faster, this special collection of Fiction, Non-Fiction and Audiobooks has been created.  Look for the Gold Star on the spine and you're on a fast track to satisfy your current craving!

FOR BRYANT LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS ONLY
Here's how Bryant Express Picks works:

One (1) Express Pick per cardholder - No reserves or renewals
(Remember the idea is to keep this collection circulating on a fast track!)

• Fiction circulates for 7 days -  Fine: 25 cents per day overdue
• Non-Fiction circulates for 14 days - Fine: 25 cents per day overdue
• Don't worry...you can still reserve from our regular collection as always
• If you find an Express Pick for which you already have a Reserve, please let Circulation know so that they may get that book to the next patron.
  

Take a Chance...Look for the Stars!
Notary Public

The Bryant Library has several Notary Publics on staff.  To assure prompt service when you are in need of a notary, please observe the following steps:

1. Call the library (516) 621-2240 to be sure one of the notaries will be available when you want to come in.
2. DO NOT sign your document before you come in. It must be signed in the presence of the notary.
3. Bring a photo ID with you, preferably your driver's license.

Please Note: The notary's oath requires the notary to identify and witness the person signing the document. We cannot make any exceptions to this New York State law.

Career Center

The sign on the door reads, "Jobs - Education - Career Center."   Everything (or almost everything) you need to know about jobs, education and careers is in one compact area. The Career Management Center is essentially a miniature library, with circulation and reference sections, some specialty areas. As in the larger library, books marked with the yellow "Reference" sticker or stamped "Reference - Does Not Circulate" may be used only in the library. Examples of the types of books that are available are: resume, cover letter, interview skills guides, Civil Service exam listings & aids, graduate & professional school entrance exam aids, as well as books on various careers, occupations, etc.The bulletin board outside the Career Room lists job postings and other relevant information. The Career Management Center is staffed by Catherine Mary Gallaher. Catherine specializes in developing your focus towards all phases of academic and career counseling as well as executive and professional development. Catherine will help you with:

• Career Assessment
• Effective Job Search Techniques
• Defining Career Goals
• Resume & Cover Letter Guidelines
• Interviewing & Salary Negotiations
• Targeting Job Search & Key Employers
• Personal Effectiveness Coaching
• Education Choices & Requirements for Careers
• Job vs. Self-Employment Options

Catherine came to us with over 20 years of management experience and has a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management and Career Development. Whether you have a quick question or would like to explore a wide range of career topics, please call to schedule an appointment. Individual counseling is available on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.

Homebound Readers

The needs of disabled library users have always been on our service agenda.  Homebound readers, have used our door-to-door delivery service for many years. If a temporary or permanent disability keeps you from visiting the library, please call our Adult Services Librarian at (516) 621-2240. Arrangements will be made for delivery and pick-up of the reading materials you most enjoy. This is a service provided for Bryant Library cardholders only. The library also arranges to make the government sponsored Talking Books Service available to qualified people with visual disabilities. This program mails books and magazine articles reproduced on audiocassettes, as well as, the cassette players directly to your home. There is no charge for Talking Books and Homebound Services.