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The Nellis base library offers complete, modern library services and resources to the entire Nellis community to support education, career development and profitable use of leisure time. This library contains assorted fiction and non-fiction books, periodicals and audio recordings, as well as a large collection of educational and recreational videos.

The library also provides computer workstations with Internet access, MS Office applications, and printing capabilities; copy and fax services, books-on-tape, and a microfiche reader/printer. Other services include paperback exchange and volunteer programs.

The Nellis library is part of an online computer network with all major Southern Nevada libraries with access to several state-of-the-art computer database research systems. The library conducts a children's summer reading program June through August, preschool story hours throughout the year, computer classes and tours for interested groups.

Library Cards
Library cards are issued to all active duty and retired military, civilian personnel, and their families upon the presentation of an official military or government identification card. TDY personnel and reservists may be asked to show a copy of their orders.

Cards obtained at the Nellis AFB Library may be used at any of the libraries in Clark County. Cards issued to Nellis personnel by other Clark County libraries may be used at the Nellis AFB Library. A borrower may be registered as "unverified" when necessary information is missing from the registration, for example a duty telephone number or complete squadron information such as an office symbol.

• Fifty (50) items total
• Seven (7) entertainment VHS tapes and/or DVDs within the total of 50
• This limit is for all borrowers regardless of the issuing library district's limit
• An unverified borrower may check out only two (2) items
  
  

• VHS tapes and DVDs - one (1) week.
• All other items - three (3) weeks.

Materials belonging to the Base Library may be renewed at the library or by telephone, provided the item is not on hold for another patron. You may be asked to return items being requested by other patrons. Materials may be renewed twice, for a total of nine (9) weeks, before they have to be returned.

The Nellis AFB Library may not renew materials owned by other libraries in Clark County. If this occurs, the borrowers must contact these libraries directly to request renewals.

Overdue Charges

As long as Nellis AFB Library materials are returned to the library, no overdue charges will be assessed.

NOTE: Other libraries in Clark County, however, do charge fines. If you have overdue materials from these libraries, Nellis AFB Library does not have the authority to waive these fines. These fines may be paid on base using either a personal check or money order only. [No cash accepted.] Keep in mind that materials requested through our online catalog are provided to you based on the policies of the lending library.

An account is considered delinquent and no further materials may be borrowed or requested when a patron owes $4 or more in fines or charges for lost materials. This includes fines or charges at the base library or at LVCCLD.

Please note that the Base Library can collect fines and fees for other libraries, but can only accept a personal check or money order [No Cash]. If you want to pay cash or need assistance from LVCCLD, the library staff will direct you to the nearest library in order to settle your account if this becomes necessary.

Lost Materials

Lost materials will be paid for or replaced with a new copy of the lost material or a suitable substitute approved by the librarian. A standard fee will be charged for lost periodicals.

Notices

As a courtesy reminder, the library will mail an overdue notice listing all materials not returned ten days after the due date.

A second notice will be sent twenty days after the due date.

The third and final notice is generated thirty days after the due date and is a collection notice.

If the material is not returned or the patron's account is not cleared, the library will notify the patron's organization commander and take steps to secure payment for the lost material.

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Authorized Users

• The Computer Lab is available to authorized users of the Base Library (see Attachment 2, AFI34-262).
  
• Children aged 12 - 15 may use the Lab only if a parent is present in the library at all times.
  
• Children under the age of 12 must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult to assist and monitor the child's use of the computer as needed.
  
• Sponsors are responsible for any damage done by themselves, their dependents, and/or their guests, to any government property including computer equipment, programs, and printers.

General

• All international, federal, state, and local laws, as well as Air Force rules and regulations, apply to the use of computer lab resources. This includes, but is not limited to, access to the Internet and use of its contents. Remember, copyright infringement is a prosecutable crime. Specifically, Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code) prohibits copying of Library installed software. Only library installed electronic resources may be used on Lab computers; patrons may not load any software programs to the hard disk drive. It is also unlawful to change any settings on any computer, monitor, or printer in the Computer Lab.
  
• All personnel using the computer lab are required to abide by these policies. Use of computer lab equipment automatically subjugates the user to these policies. Unauthorized use of computers will result in termination of the session and will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Reoccurrence of related problems will result in denial of further access to the Lab. Major infractions may be cause for immediate corrective/punitive actions.
  
• You are expected to be knowledgeable about computer use. Library staff may be able to provide you with limited technical expertise on some applications, but are not resource personnel for computer programs or websites.
  
• Due to safety and privacy issues we can have only one computer chair per workstation, with a limit of one individual per workstation at WS02 - WS10, WS12 - WS21, and WS23 - WS35. This means that only WS01, WS11, and WS22 may have more than one person or more than one chair at the workstation. At no time may there be more than one person at a time on a chair.
  
• Report any problems to the Technical Information Specialist, or other staff member if the former is unavailable.
  
• Do not attempt to correct them yourself.
  
• The library and its staff are not responsible/accountable for any personal items brought into the library. Likewise, the library and its staff are not responsible for the accountability of children or their actions.
  
• Downloading anything from the Internet to the hard disk drive is prohibited. No Exceptions. This includes, but is not limited to, applications, add-ons, plugins, files, images, pictures, etc. You may not create or copy existing files (i.e. from the Internet, removable storage device, or other source) to the hard disk drive. You will need to save your personal files to a removable storage device (e.g., floppy disk, zip disk, USB device, CD-R) for future access. The library and its staff are not responsible for any loss of data or damage done to personal devices used in the library.
  
• It is unlawful to use government resources (e.g. computers, fax machines, etc.) on behalf of unauthorized personnel.
  
• Accessing, creating, or viewing any offensive, pornographic, or subversive material is strictly forbidden.
  
• The use of tobacco products is prohibited anywhere in the library. Food and drinks, and their containers, are not allowed in the computer lab. Food/drinks/containers may be left at the Circulation Desk or Computer Help Desk.
  
• Wireless phone use is also not permitted anywhere in the library. Please turn such devices off while in the library.
  
• Any chat system, messenger service, or anything else that requires installation or downloading of files to the hard drive is prohibited. Patrons may not use live chat, messenger services, or play games when there is a waiting list to use the computer lab.

Procedures

• Patrons must sign in at the Computer Sign Up desk to use the Computer Lab.
  Appropriate ID must be available as random ID checks will be made.
• Take a workstation card from the card holder and enter its number in the first column of the sign-up sheet. After completing the sign-up sheet go to the the appropriate workstation.
• Time blocks of one hour are allocated. Extensions are automatic if there is no waiting list.
• If a change of computer is necessary, please return the card and take the desired one.
• When finished please do not logoff - just close out all open windows. Return the workstation card to the card holder.

Printing Services

• Printing is offered free of charge. Color printing is only available on WS01.
• Printing is limited to a maximum of 10 sheets of paper per patron per day. Only one copy may be printed of any image/picture/document regardless of its size. If multiple copies are needed, we have a coin-operated photocopier available for your use. Please exercise discretion as excessive printing may affect our ability to offer free printing.
• Please do not alter permanent printer settings.
• Do not open any printer doors/drawers, or push any buttons, for any reason.
• If you have any problems or questions please ask the staff for assistance.

Viruses

• A virus scan program has been installed on each computer with real-time protection and daily anti virus updates.
• Comprehensive scanning of the hard drives for viruses is done weekly.
• If a virus is detected, please notify library personnel immediately.

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