Library Services
Libraries are located in Barooga, Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal.
These Branches function as Libraries, Council Transactions Centres and Community Hubs.
Total opening hours are 73 hours per week
Free Internet access
Free Wireless access
Community rooms for minimal hire.
The New Finley Library
The new Finley Library has finally opened at 223 Murray Street Finley - the old home of MIL. Please take the opportunity to visit the ladies at the Library and familiarise yourself with the new facilities. The library is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30 to 5.30 (closed for lunch from 12.30 to 1.00) and is also open Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 12.00.
The new phone number is 03 5888 5182. The old fax number is still in use and is 03 5883 2133.
Online Catalogue
Your Library Membership Barcode is your key to
successfully accessing all databases!
The library has a great online service available to all residents who have taken out a membership with the library. This service is called WebOpac. WebOpac enables all residents with internet access at home to view the online catalogue allowing library members to make book reservations, extend their loans and access the additional services of Simple Searches, New Items List and Member Services etc.
Contact Anne Nevins - Library Manager at the Berrigan Branch for more information and details on (03) 5888 5180.
Other services available in person at your local library:
- Talking Books [Cassette, Navigator, CD and MP3]
- Language Tapes
- Computers for Public Use
- Infocus - HSC Resources
- Inter-Library Loans
- Large Print Books
- New Releases
- Photocopier
- Storytime and Childrens Activities
- Videos & DVD's
- Children's books - all ages
- Reference Materials
- Community information
- Facsimile Service - sending/receiving
- Magazines
- Pamphlet files
-
Laminating Service
- Scanning Service
- Free Internet access at all branches
- Young Adult Resources
- BookStart for Babies
- Council Information and Transactions, ie Dog/Cat registrations.
Helpful links:
National Library of Australia: http://librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au/apps/kss
State Library of NSW: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au
Encyclopedia Brittanica online: http://library.eb.com.au/storelibrarycard?id=berrigan
NSW State Library Databases: http://www.nswnet.net
At this site you can access a variety of resources including:
♦ ANZ Reference Centre
♦ MasterFILE Premier
♦ Consumer Health Complete
♦ Science Reference Centre
♦ Literary Reference Centre
♦ NoveList
♦ GreenFILE
♦ Standards Australia Online Public Library Service
State Library Drug Information Pages http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au
Online Family History: http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com - this site can only be accessed when using the computers at the library, not from home computers.
Carters Price Guides to Antiques in Australasia: www.carters.com.au
Your Tutor
'Your Tutor' is a free Online Tutoring Service - receive help with your homework from trained professional tutors. The service is available for students who are members of the Library Service from Years 4-12. It is available Monday to Friday 4pm - 8pm. The subject areas covered include: Maths, English, Science, Research and Study Skills.
How it works:
Students first select their subject area and year level, then enter the Online classroom where they are connected to a live tutor. The student then types the question and the tutor works through this question with the student to enable them to solve the problem.
View the Berrigan Your Tutor Poster or go to www.rrlc.yourtutor.com.au and follow the prompts to enter your library barcode and begin.
Dynamic Learning Online
A Simple Solution to Office 2007, Windows, and Introductory Computer Training
We are pleased to provide for you simple online training solutions for teaching you how to use popular computer applications. Currently we include training for the following products and areas:
• Introduction to Computer Technology
• Using and searching the Internet
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Setting up email accounts
To access this great resource please follow the link to their website. Please note this is only available from this link or from one of the computers in your local library branch. Dynamic Learning Online
Ask a local librarian
In addition to the State Library of NSW service, the Berrigan Shire libraries offer a local version of this research request service. If your research question is about local information, please use this form. For more general research enquiries, please use the State Library service.
Please complete the attached form. Try to provide as many details as you can. The more you tell us, the easier it is for us to respond to your query. We will reply to your request as soon as possible. If your request requires further research, we will notify you about a likely response time. |