106 Fish St.   Big Piney, WY 83113   |   (307) 276-3515
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Branch Manager: Debi Morley bigpill@wyoming.com

Reference

Staff members are available to assist you with questions, either in person, by email, or by telephone (307) 276-3515 during hours of operation. Reference service is free of charge, though minor charges for printing, copying or faxing may be incurred.

The Reference Collection consists of a collection of reference books and databases covering a wide variety of subjects. The collection includes specific sections on Wyoming reference, automobile pricing, and grant writing.

Inter library Loan (ILL)

If you cant find what you're looking for at the Big Piney Branch, we can get what you need from other Wyoming libraries or libraries outside the state if need be. The ILL service is available to all library patrons in good standing.

How to do it

You can begin placing an ILL by searching for your desired item through the library catalog and expanding your search to include "All Libraries". Have your library card and PIN ready. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions section in our Using the Library page for more information on ILLs and PINs. You may also call us at (307) 276-3515 or email us for help placing your ILL request.

As a general rule, newly purchased items are not loaned by other libraries. Other expensive or easily damaged items such as music CDs or video and DVDs may have restrictions as well. If there is an item that you would like to borrow yet is unavailable through ILL, please contact us to recommend the item for purchase by the Big Piney Branch.

Fees

The general fee for shipment of materials is $1.00. Occasionally there are additional fees that originate from the lending library. You will be notified by phone in such cases. Payment of the fee is required when you arrive to pick up the item at the Front Desk.

Due dates

Due dates are set by the lending library. In most cases, the item is renewable. However, many out-of-state lending libraries do not allow renewals.

To renew your ILL item, call us during business hours at (307) 276-3515, email us, access your account through the library catalog, or stop in to the library.

Procedures

After placement of an ILL, it normally takes seven to 10 days for the item to arrive at the Big Piney Branch Library. Some ILL requests may be delayed if the item was checked out by a patron at the lending library, or if the lending library is out of state. Your patience is appreciated in such matters.

You will receive a phone call from staff to inform you that the item has arrived. Feel free to contact us at any time regarding the status of your Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request.

The ILL item will arrive with an informational sheet attached to the front cover. We ask that you do not remove this sheet as it contains information that cuts down on staff administrative time in returning the item.

Please return ILL items to the Big Piney Branch on time, as it ensures that we can maintain responsible borrowing relationships with other libraries for all patrons.

Fax & Copying

Fax and copying services are available at the library.

Our fax number is (307) 276-3516.

The charge to send faxes is $1.00 per page.
The charge to receive faxes at the library is 25 cents per page.
Charges for incoming and outgoing faxes do include cover pages or title pages.

The library has a photocopier available for public use.

The charge per copy is 10 cents each.
Double sided copies are 15 cents each.

The first 10 copies out of a library material (ex: library book, magazine, map, newspaper) are free. After 10 copies, the above charges apply.

The library does not charge for copies of medical documents.

Please respect copyright laws when using the library copier. The laws are posted above the machine.

Meeting Rooms

The library's meeting room can be reserved by phone on a first-come, first served basis. This room is free, except to for-profit business.

A fee of $15.00 per day is charged to for-profit business for either room. We charge a 20% comissions on art shows and similar sales.

These rooms, along with tables and chairs, a small kitchenette and the rest rooms, can be used even when the library is closed. A TV and VCR/DVD is available upon request. A podium and overhead projectors and screens are also available upon request.

Meeting Room Policies

1. Each group must gather and dispose of their garbage, and leave the kitchen area and floor clean.

2. Groups of more than 20 must park their vehicles around to the side of the library in order to leave more accessible spots in front of the building for our patrons during our hours of operation.

3. Groups must assume responsibility for any damage to the room or its contents.

4. Because of the non-secure nature of the rooms, the library is not responsible for any articles left behind.

5. Organizations must schedule individual meetings. The library will not guarantee availability of a meeting room on a regular basis.

6. If the meeting room is used during hours when the library is closed, it is the responsibility of the organization to pick up the key at the Front Desk during regular library hours. A key may be picked up two days in advance if necessary.

7. When use of the room is over, the group shall be responsible for checking the restrooms, switching off any lights used, and making sure the outside door is locked. All windows should be checked and locked closed.

Please call us at (307) 276-3515 during business hours to reserve a room.

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