Computers

The library provides 3 public computers available for use with printing capabilities. Users sign in with their library card number, or can show an ID to request a guest pass.  Children 8 to 14 must have a library card unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  Sessions are for 30 minutes, but may be extended per library policy.  Click HERE to view our entire computer use policy.

WiFi

The library offers free WiFi to the public and is accessible from inside the library, or outside from the parking lot.

Network: Guest of Slater Library

Password: slaterlibrary         

Printing & Photocopies

Printing is available from the patron computers at the following rates:

$.25 per page for black and white print

$.50 per page for color print

Scanning

The library scanner is available to patrons when staff is available to assist.  Items will be scanned to a USB to be emailed to the patron.

Laminating

Laminating is available for items up to 8.5 inches X 11 inches for $2 per page with a limit of 5 pages.

Faxing

Fax rates are as follows:

$.50 per page when sending in the United States

$3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page when sending outside the United States

$.50 flat rate for toll-free faxes

Homebound Delivery

Delivery of library materials is available to homebound residents of the city of Slater upon request.  You must have a current library card with us to use this service.

InterLibrary Loan

If an item you are seeking is not available from the Slater Public Library, we can often borrow it from another library through interlibrary loan (ILL).  Keep in mind that many libraries will not loan items less than 1 year old and may take a few weeks to arrive. 

Interlibrary loan materials which require postage may be requested at no charge for the first 4 items per month. A charge of $3 per item will be applied if the patron would like additional items during that month.  Interlibrary loan items requested but not picked after 2 weeks up will accrue a service charge of $5 per item.  Allowances can be made at the discretion of the librarian.

You must have a library card with us to use this service.

Meeting Room

The library offers a meeting room available to the public free of charge during regular business hours.  This room can accommodate up to 12 people, and is equipped with technology for video conferencing and presentations.  First consideration will be given to the programs and activities sponsored by the library, Friends of the Library and the City of Slater.  Additional requests will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis.  Click HERE to view our entire meeting room use policy.

Piano

A Yamaha Clavinova digital piano is available for public use during the library’s hours of operation. The piano may be used for a variety of purposes, which include practicing for a piano lesson and playing for pleasure.  It is not available for use by teachers to conduct piano lessons for profit. First consideration will be given to the programs and activities sponsored by the library, Friends of the Library and the City of Slater.  Additional requests will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. Headphones provided.

Notary

The Library Director is a State of Iowa certified notary and available to notarize documents free of charge by appointment during regular business hours.

Test Proct0ring

Test proctoring is available free of charge by appointment.  Postage and printing fees are the responsibility of the student.  Please read the complete policy HERE then contact the Library Director to set up.