Library Information & Services
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Library Information & Services
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The Hillside Public Library is established for the purpose of providing
all of the residents of School District No. 5 with access to books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual resources,
and services which will satisfy their need to
become better educated, better informed, and to better enjoy their
leisure time.
The democratic principles of our American heritage are ever kept in mind, as is a deep responsibility under the Federal Constitution to promote the broad dissemination of ideas compatible therewith.
The Board recognizes the ideals that the community library should have sufficient resources to enable it to provide the most frequently requested material from its own collection and that the physical facilities of the public library should fit the programs of library service.
The public library is an integral part of the state
government. It should be closely integrated with the community and must know and work with the organized groups and established
institutions,
which the people maintain.
GET A CARD
Provide a photo ID (driver's license) & a piece of mail with your
current school district # 5 or NHP village address, such as a telephone or utility bill. There is $1 fee for each keytag. Replacement cards are $1.00. IF YOU DO NOT LIVE WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 OR IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK, SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Your Hillside Library Card can be used to check out books at every
public
library in Nassau County.
If you decide to visit another library to borrow an item,
please
call beforehand to check library hours, lending policies, & if the
item you want is indeed on the shelf.
There are 3 ways to get a library card. Library cards will NOT be sent & must be picked up at the Circulation Desk with proper identification.
1. Visit the library AT LEAST 1 hour BEFORE closing with 2 proofs of identification.
2. Print out & mail the application below with COPIES of 2 proofs of identification. Leave the BAR CODE space blank.
Each person must have a separate application. Call Circulation Desk for a list of approved items at 355-7850 ext. 309.
If you are applying for a Children's card (Kindergarten through 6th grade), please include a parent's signature.
SEND TO:
Circulation
Hillside Public Library
155 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040-3003
3. Email copies of 2 proofs of identfication and information required on the application above to hillsidelibrary@yahoo.com.
If you give us your email address when you sign up, the Library will email you a Courtesy Reminder Notice! The email subject line will read "LIBRARY COURTESY NOTICE" & will be sent 3 days before your items are due to remind you that library materials are due soon. We hope that this service helps our patrons avoid delinquencies & fines.
IF YOU DO NOT LIVE WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 OR IN THE VILLAGE:
...And live in an area within Nassau County that is NOT serviced by a library, you may be eligible for a State Mandated Access Card.
...And live outside of Nassau County, you may purchase a Direct Access card for $210.00 a year & be entitled to all the privileges of a District 5 resident. Checks should be made payable to the Hillside Public Library.
...And live outside of Nassau County and work in the district, you may submit a letter from you employer. A free Non-Direct Access
card will be issued for 1 year and allow cardholders to check out only Hillside Library items. This card may not be used at other Nassau County Libraries. A new letter must be submitted each year for renewal.
...And live outside of Nassau County and own a business in the district, you are entitled to a Direct Access card for 1 year. The card may be renewed annually with proof of updated tax payment.
Available To Hillside Library Cardholders:
Library Materials & General Services Audio Visual Adult Programs Teen & Children's Services Special Collections & Services
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CIVIL
SERVICE & JOB INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT SITES
NEW IN JANUARY 2010! LEARNING EXPRESS Iwill include select Civil Service and Licensing Exams.
There is a binder with Civil Service job postings at the Reference
desk.
You can also visit NASSAU COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE website for announcements & applications.
The Library has many Civil Service practice exam books. Be sure to ask for the for The Chief newspaper at the Circulation Desk.
Other Civil Service Job Sites:
FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE
NEW
YORK STATE CIVIL SERVICE
CIVIL SERVICE
TEST GUIDES published by the New York State Department of Civil Service
New York State Unified Court System
NEW YORK CITY CIVIL SERVICE
SUFFOLK COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE
The Library also has many books on cover letters, resumes, career
information & job searching.
Monthly employment newspapers are also available.
ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTER is available free to any job seeker over 18 years of age. There are no restrictions on income, residency or education . The Center is located at:HempsteadWorks Career Center, 50 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 485-5000
There are also offices in Hicksville & Massapequa.
LOAN POLICIES & FINES*
Save Money! Avoid overdue fines!
If you provide the library with your email address, you will receive email courtesy notices before your items are due.3 DAY LOAN: DVDs, Museum Passes
7 DAY LOAN: Express Loan Books, max 2 per patron
14 DAY LOAN: New books, YA books, books on CD & Cass., music CDs, vhs, Playaways, mp3 players,
magazines (current issues remain in-Library use only)28 DAY LOAN: Older books.
FINES PER ITEM/PER DAY:
Express Loan .25
Adult & YA Books, Music CDs, Books-on-Tape, Magazines .10
Children's Books .05
VHS & DVD, Books-on-CD & Cass., Playaways, MP3 players 1.00Museum Passes
The pass may not be placed in the book drop. If it is returned in the book drop, a $10.00 fine will be added to the borrower’s record. In addition, if a pass is not returned on time there will be a charge of $10.00 per day. Any borrower who loses a pass is responsible for the full replacement of that pass.