Richton Park Public Library District

Computers	SWAN Catalog
Inter Library Loan	Technology
Meeting Room Policy	Online Databases
Notary Service	Wi-Fi Network
Reader’s Services	Software Packages
African American Sites	Programs
Best Sellers	Internet Links
Book Awards
General Sites
Horror
Inspirational
Mystery
Romance
Speculative Fiction
Westerns

Computers

Adult Public Computer Access

The Richton Park Public Library provides computer access to patrons for Internet searching and e-mail, as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs. The Library has four walk-up computer stations for adult users. They are available for 15-minute intervals on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are also two computers that can be reserved for one-hour intervals, provided that the patron has a valid, fine free library card with any library within the Metropolitan Library System. Patrons may not register for an hour computer more than twice a day, and the registrations may not be for consecutive appointments.

Public Computer Access for Children and Young Adults (ages 5 to 17)

There are two filtered computers available to children and young adults for Internet searching and e-mail, research, homework help, and word processing. One computer is available for sign-up at 30-minute intervals on a first-come, first-serve basis; the other can be reserved for one-hour intervals if the patron has a valid, fine free library card with any library within the Metropolitan Library System. Children may only register for one computer session per day on school days, but may register for up to two sessions when school is not in session.

Inter Library Loan

Interlibrary loan is a service offered to our library patrons that allows them to order materials from any of the 78 Metropolitan Library System’s member libraries. A patron can order materials either though the SWAN online catalog or by requesting the item in person or by phone at the Richton Park Public Library. Renewals can also be done online for interlibrary loans if there are no outstanding holds on the item.

Meeting Room Policy

Local non-profit community groups serving the library district may use the Library’s meeting room.
Library functions take precedence over all other activities. In the event that Library functions are being disrupted or interfered with, the Library reserves the right to change or cancel reservations.
Meetings must be open to the public. No admission may be charged. No donations may be solicited.
The meeting room may not be used for partisan political meetings.
The meeting room may only be used during regular library hours. No meeting may continue after the Library closed.
Groups are responsible for maintaining the meeting room during their use. If this is not done, a charge will be assessed for any necessary work. Further use of the room may be denied.
Groups of children under age 18 must have an adult sponsor present. One sponsor is necessary for every 10 children.
Smoking is not permitted. Alcoholic beverages may not be served.
No food or drink may be served without prior approval from the Head Librarian.
Reservations must be made on the Library’s application form and signed by an adult Library District card holder.
Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in advance.
A maximum of 12 meetings per year per group will be allowed.
Reservations will not be accepted more than 1 year in advance.
Meetings are subject to approval by the Head Librarian.
The meeting room is only for group use. Not individual use.
Meeting room capacity is 20.

Notary Service

The Richton Park Library has a notary public on staff. Please call the library to make an appointment. Please read the following:

Do not sign documents. All documents must be signed in the presence of the notary.
Bring a photo ID.
All documents must be in English.
If the document must be witnessed, then please bring your own witnesses.

Reader’s Services

In order to better serve its patrons the Richton Park Library offers a service that enables patrons to meet their reading needs and interests – Reader’s Services.

African American Sites

African American Literature
http://www.bookspot.com/features/afamliterature.htm

African American Literature Book Club
http://aalbc.com/

African American Voices In Popular Fiction
http://als.lib.wi.us/AA.html#anchor394080

Black Literature.Com
http://www.blackliterature.com/

Best Sellers

Barnes & Noble Top 100
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/bestsellers/top100.asp

Book Sense
http://www.bookse.com

Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/booksmags/

Publisher's Weekly
http://www.publishersweekly.com

New York Times Best Sellers List
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/

Book Awards

Agatha Award
http://www.malicedomestic.org/agatha.htm

Bram Stoker Awards
http://www.horror.org/stokers.htm

Christy Awards
http://www.christyawards.com/

Edgar Awards
http://www.mysterywriters.org/pages/awards/

Hugo Awards
http://www.wsfs.org/hugos.html

The Man Booker Prize
http://www.themanbookerprize.com

National Book Award
http://www.nationalbook.org/nba.html

National Book Critic's Circle
http://www.bookcritics.org

Nebula Award
http://www.sfwa.org/awards

Nobel Prize
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/

Pen/Faulkner Prize
http://www.penfaulkner.org/awardforfiction.htm

RITA Awards
http://www.rwanational.org

World Fantasy Awards
http://www.worldfantasy.org/awards

General Sites

Authors on the Web
http://www.authorsontheweb.com

Book Browser
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/bookbrowser/Welcome.asp?

Book Page
http://www.bookpage.com

The Book Reporter
http://www.bookreporter.com

Genreflecting
http://www.genreflecting.com/

Genrefluent
http://www.genrefluent.com

Hennepin County Library "If You Like…"
http://www.hclib.org/pub/books/iyl/

Morton Grove Public Library
http://www.webrary.org/rs/rslinks.html

Overbooked
http://www.overbooked.org/

Reader’s Robot
http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/rr.html

Whichbook.net
http://www.whichbook.net/index.jsp

Horror

Dark Echo
http://www.darkecho.com/darkecho/index.html

Eternal Night
http://www.eternalnight.co.uk

Hellnotes
http://www.hellnotes.com/

Horror Writer’s Association
http://www.horror.org/horrorlinks.htm

Necropsy
http://www.lsu.edu/necrofile/

Inspirational

The Christian Fiction Site
http://www.dancingword.com/christianfiction

Dorr Township Library: Inspirational Series List
http://dorrlibrary.org/inspirational_fiction_series.htm

Faithful Reader
http://www.faithfulreader.com

Irving Public Library: Inspirational Fiction
http://www.IRVING.LIB.TX.US/BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INSPIRE.HTML

Michigan City Public Library: Inspirational Fiction
http://www.mclib.org/booklistsinspirational.htm

Mystery

Mostly Fiction
http://mostlyfiction.com/mystery.htm

Mysteryguide.com
http://www.mysteryguide.com/

The Mystery Reader
http://www.themysteryreader.com/

Palm Beach County Library System: Mysteries
http://pbclibrary.com/read-mysteries.htm

Stop, You’re Killing Me!
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/

The Thrilling Detective
http://www.thrillingdetective.com

Romance

All About Romance
http://www.likesbooks.com/home.html

The Best Reviews
http://thebestreviews.com/

The Fiction Database
http://www.fictiondb.com/RomanceDB/

Historical Romance
http://www.historicalromancewriters.com

Paranormal Romance Writers
http://paranormalromancewriters.com/review.cfm?reviewID=5224

The Romance Reader
http://www.theromancereader.com/

Romance Writers of America
https://www.rwanational.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=RWA&WebKey=901958b0-5614-4c33-8835-4c3ff6d9d4bf

Speculative Fiction

Fantastic Fiction
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/

SF Site
http://www.sfsite.com/home.htm

Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
http://www.sfwa.org/

Westerns

Readwest.com
http://www.readwest.com/

Western Writers of America
http://www.westernwriters.org/

Technology

The Richton Park Public Library knows that access to and an understanding of technology is a key that can unlock many doors to a successful future for both the Library and its patrons. The Library strives to provide the best and newest technology to our patrons. Check out what is available at the Richton Park Public Library.

Online Databases

Does your child have homework or do you a school research project due soon? Check out our online databases for any help that you may need. The Richton Park Public Library has purchased online databases that cover a variety of subjects that you can access either from the library or from your home.

Wi-Fi Network

If you don’t feel like waiting in a line for a computer, and if you have a laptop with a wireless connection then come into the Richton Park Public Library to use our wireless network. anytime we are open to the public.

Software Packages

Software available for patrons of the Richton Park Public Library includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Programs

The Richton Park Public Library offers a variety of technology programs to its patrons. Some of our more popular programs include Project Next Generation, Digital Photography, What to look for when buying a PC, Teen Tech Time, Video Game Night and the Game Makers Club. For more information concerning upcoming technology programs please call the Richton Park Public Library 708-481-5333.

Internet Links

The staff of the Richton Park Public Library has gathered a variety of technology links that will help you explore website design, blogging, Internet faxes, photo editing and free software.

Alley Code
http://www.alleycode.com/

Blogger
https://www.blogger.com/start

Bloglines
http://www.bloglines.com/

Free Conference Calls
http://www.freeconference.com/

Google Documents
https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=true&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F%3Fum%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwo&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F%3Fum%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwo&ltmpl=homepage&nui=1

MyFax.com
http://www.myfax.com/

Open Office Software
http://www.openoffice.org/

PDF Creator
http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/

Picasa
http://picasa.google.com/

Skype
http://www.skype.com/

Sticky Notes
http://www.sticky-notes.net/

Write Board
http://www.writeboard.com/