The Martin County Board of Trustees and its director are pleased to announce the early payoff of the 2001 Bond on the main library that was not due to expire until 2021. In doing so, the board has saved the taxpayers $192,434.10.
During their terms as trustees, Anna Stepp, Barbara Muncy, Willa Preston, Claudean Williamson, Joyce McBride, Barbara Pinson, and Donnie Osborn have endeavored to maintain the best possible services for the public as well as carefully oversee the finances to pay off the debt as soon as it was feasible without disrupting the many services to the community.
During their terms as trustees, they have reopened The Rufus Reed Branch Library, automated both libraries from acquiring grants, purchased blacktop for the main library parking lot, purchased a library outreach vehicle, removed and replaced old plumbing and tile at the main library, decorated and painted the main library, and reduced all fines and fees.
The library also received a federal grant in the amount of $18,000.00 for a new server, a UPS, a switch, seven new computers with new seating and computer tables. This enables the library to service the community with quicker up-to-date technology. The library acquired ten laptop computers, Nook eReaders for each library, a digital microfilm scanner-reader, and a digital projector.
The trustees have approved the purchase of more materials in different formats than ever before. Among the purchases are Kentucky Libraries Unbound, a downloadable Ebook and audio book service, a music database with three free downloads per library card each week. The library also purchased Ancestry.com. Currently, books, audio books, and DVDs are coming to each library as they are released.
Trustees have worked diligently to realize their goals for the library system and the many patrons served through the varied services offered. Hard work and dedication on the part of trustees, Library Director Drema Jude, and all employees have produced two library facilities for which Martin County can be proud.
Current library trustees Anna Stepp, Willa Preston, Claudean Williamson, Barbara Pinson, and Donnie Osborne are already working on more long range plans to ensure the Martin County Public Library in Inez and the Rufus Reed Library in Lovely are the best libraries possible.
The Martin County Public Library and the Rufus Reed Public Library have the Kentucky Libraries Unbound (Overdrive). Now, you can download books to your Kindle e-Reader! With Kentucky Libraries Unbound, you'll be amazed as you search and download more media on your PC and portable devices. Patrons now have unlimited access to many types of downloadable media such as audio books, e-books, music and videos. Kentucky Libraries Unbound have added the feature of being Kindle compatible! All it takes to access Kentucky Libraries Unbound is a valid library card and pin number. If you have a Kindle and you do not have a library card, just visit either the Martin County Public Library at Inez or the Rufus Reed Public Library in Lovely and get one today. For any additional information, please call the libraries at 298-7766 (Inez) or 395-6500 (Lovely). If you have a Kindle, you can access Kentucky Libraries Unbound. It is fast, easy, and free! With download media available 24/7, your library is always open! Check it out today!
The Martin County Public Library is pleased to announce the purchase of ProQuest's Ancestry Library Edition. Ancestry is a genealogy research tool with data from census, military records, court, land, probate, vital and church records, passenger lists, etc. It covers Canada, the US, UK, and some European countries. The license covers Authorized Users of public libraries (i.e, library cardholders, walk-in patrons while they are on -site and library staff) through any workstation at the main library. The product is not licensed for remote access. Visit the main library and search your ancestry. Contact the library for details. Click Here.
With Kentucky Libraries Unbound, you'll be amazed as you search, and download more and more media on your PC and portable devices. Patrons now have unlimited access to many types of downloadable media such as audio books, e-books, music and videos. All it takes to access Kentucky Libraries Unbound is a valid library card and pin. Contact the library for details, click here.
With download media available 24/7, your library is always open! Get started with a Guided Tour or Quick-Start Guide. All EPUB & many PDF eBooks are ready to enjoy on the Sony® Reader & other devices such as the Barnes & Noble nook™. For a list of known compatible devices, click here. Requires installation of Adobe® Digital Editions.