1.
How do I
get a McCord Library card?
2.
Can I use My McCord Library card at the Erie Libraries?
3. How do I
renew a library item?
4.
How do I request an item? (place a hold)
5. How
do I use the computers at Mccord?
6.
How do I reserve the conference room for a meeting?
7.
How
do I suggest a purchase for McCord?
How do I get a McCord Library card?
Adults (over 18) must be a resident of North
East (borough or township) or an Erie County resident or own
property in Erie County and bring in photo ID with proof of
current address.
*Children (under 18) must have parent or
guardian with them and the parent or guardian must have
photo ID.
*Summer-North East residents (seasonal campers)
can get a temporary card with photo ID and proof of seasonal
address.
*PA non-residents can pay $10 with photo ID and
proof of current address.
*College students can bring in their photo
(student) ID plus photo ID showing current address
and get a temporary card for the length of the school-term.
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Can I use my McCord
Library card at the Erie libraries?
Your McCord card can be used at the Erie
County Independent Libraries, i.e. Waterford, Rice Ave,
Corry, Albion and Union City and the Erie County Public
Library.
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How do I renew a library item?
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Bring the item to McCord.
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Call (814) 725-4057, give the library clerk
your card # and name.
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On-line: On homepage, click “Library Catalog.”
Enter your library card # and “Password” into the required
fields at the top right of the page (Your password is
your 7 digit phone number with no spaces or dashes, unless
you have logged in and changed it). Now click “My Account”
then click “Renew My Materials.” There will be a list of
your checkouts with the due dates and check boxes
corresponding to each item. Select the individual items to
renew or click “Renew All” then click “Renew Selected
Items.” Note: fines/overdues prohibit renewing
privileges. Also, if another patron is on hold for that item
it will not renew.
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How do I request an item (place a
hold)?
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Bring information into McCord (i.e. title and
author).
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Call (814) 725-4057, give the library clerk
the title and author of item.
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On-line: Login to your account (see previous
question for instructions on logging into your account) and
search for the item. Under the list of Search Results, click
blue “Details” button next to the item then click “Place
Hold.” Choose the library where you wish to pick up the item
by using the drop-down menu then click the blue “Place Hold”
button. A new screen will list the item you place on hold.
Confirm your request by clicking the “OK” button.
Note:
fines/overdues will prohibit placing any holds.
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How can I use the computers at
McCord?
With a valid
McCord, Erie County Public or Erie County Independant
Library card, you need to read and sign McCord’s Internet
Policy to use the patron computers.
*Children
will need a parent or guardian’s permission plus that parent
or guardian must be present to read and sign the Internet
Policy. Also, children under 13 years of age have to have a
parent or guardian present during the time the child
is on the computer.
*If you
don’t have either a McCord or Erie County Library card you
can pay $1 with photo ID.
Children’s
Computer Lab is available for games and word processing when
staff members are present in the Children’s Library area.
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How do I reserve the conference
room for a meeting?
Any civic nonprofit organization is generally
welcome to use the Hall Holtham Community Room or the
multipurpose area free of charge. These rooms may be used
during regular library hours and must not interfere with the
use of the Children’s Library. The Hall Holtham Requests
should be directed to the librarian. All groups using any
library meeting area must complete a facilities use form.
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How do I suggest a purchase for
McCord?
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Bring information into McCord (i.e. title and
author or subject).
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Email information to
mccord@ccfls.org.
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Call (814) 725-4057 and give information to
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