Reference Desk Services
Computers, Internet, Printing
Computers with Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet access are available for use with your library card. Those wishing to save their work should bring a USB flash drive. Black & white and color printing is available from our public computers. B&W 10 cents per page, color 50 cents per page.
WiFi and Wireless Printing
WiFi is available throughout the Library. Network: TOS-Guest (no password required). Wireless printing is available via the PrinterON service. Find instructions for the wireless printer HERE.
Scanning, Photocopying
Photocopier is available that does double sided copies, has a feeder, and prints either 8.5"x11" or legal size (8.5"x14") documents. 10 cents per page for black & white, .50 cents per page for color. A scanning station is available at no charge. Documents can be scanned to email, USB or smartphone.
Faxing
Faxing is available via a FaxScan24 Self-Service Public Fax kiosk. The kiosk accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Pre-paid fax cards can be purchased with cash or check at the Reference Desk.
Faxing Online
You must be able to scan in or take a photo of the document in order to upload and fax. The cost is 99 cents for the first page and 49 cents for each additional page. You may choose to receive a confirmation text message for an additional 49 cents. Credit or debit cards only. CLICK HERE to send a fax online.
Databases
Use our online databases to access full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, find information on automobile repair, research your family history, find critical commentary on literature, or find valuable business and demographic information.
InterLibrary Loan
Borrowing
Notary Services
An appointment is required for Notary services.
A Notary Public (Notary) is a public servant appointed by the Connecticut Secretary of State to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Southington Public Library (Library) offers Notary services free to all patrons. Staff facilitating Notary services must follow all guidelines set forth by the State of Connecticut.
Notary services are available during most normal Library hours, no less than 30 minutes before closing. Appointments for Notary service are required. Patrons are expected to contact the Reference Desk ahead of time to ensure availability of appropriate staff and the document is eligible for notary at the Library.
Connecticut law requires that the signer of the document to be notarized provides the notary with at least two (2) forms of identification containing the individual’s signature, at least one (1) of which also contains the photograph of the signer, or a physical description.
Acceptable forms of primary ID include:
The Library also sets forth the following expectations and limitations:
Test Administration
To support continuing education and lifelong learning, Southington Public Library (Library) staff may act as test administrators for distance learning students and other students who may need to have a test or exam administered.
The Library will provide this service under the following conditions:
Computers with Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet access are available for use with your library card. Those wishing to save their work should bring a USB flash drive. Black & white and color printing is available from our public computers. B&W 10 cents per page, color 50 cents per page.
WiFi and Wireless Printing
WiFi is available throughout the Library. Network: TOS-Guest (no password required). Wireless printing is available via the PrinterON service. Find instructions for the wireless printer HERE.
Scanning, Photocopying
Photocopier is available that does double sided copies, has a feeder, and prints either 8.5"x11" or legal size (8.5"x14") documents. 10 cents per page for black & white, .50 cents per page for color. A scanning station is available at no charge. Documents can be scanned to email, USB or smartphone.
Faxing
Faxing is available via a FaxScan24 Self-Service Public Fax kiosk. The kiosk accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Pre-paid fax cards can be purchased with cash or check at the Reference Desk.
Faxing Online
You must be able to scan in or take a photo of the document in order to upload and fax. The cost is 99 cents for the first page and 49 cents for each additional page. You may choose to receive a confirmation text message for an additional 49 cents. Credit or debit cards only. CLICK HERE to send a fax online.
Databases
Use our online databases to access full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, find information on automobile repair, research your family history, find critical commentary on literature, or find valuable business and demographic information.
InterLibrary Loan
Borrowing
- Connecticut residents with valid Library cards may request materials through interlibrary loan (ILL) at the Southington Library & Museum. [New items and items currently in our collection are not available for ILL.]
- All types of materials may be requested through interlibrary loan. Actual loan of the materials is left to the discretion of the loaning library.
- Users may place interlibrary loan requests at the Reference and Information Services Desk during regular service hours in person or by telephone. Users may also place ILL directly online via ReQuest.
- Patrons are notified by phone when their material has arrived. Items are held at the Circulation Desk for seven (7) days.
- Most materials can be charged out for four (4) weeks unless the lending library stipulates that a shorter loan period must be honored. Videos & DVDs circulate for one (1) week. No renewals allowed.
- There is no charge to place an in-state interlibrary loan request.
- There is a non-refundable per title charge if the title has to be searched out-of-state.
- Patrons are notified by phone if the material requested through interlibrary loan is not available. [Patrons who place their own ILL requests online are not notified if their request cannot be filled.]
- The Southington Library & Museum loans books, unbound periodicals, and other media to any requesting library, providing the material is available.
- Materials not available for loan include reference materials, bound periodicals, art prints, microform, new items, and newspapers.
- Books are loaned for six (6) weeks. DVDs/Videos are loaned for three (3) weeks
- Items may be renewed one (1) time for three (3) weeks. Renewals are accepted via telephone. Items on hold cannot be renewed.
- The Library accepts interlibrary loan requests via phone, fax, email, and ReQuest.
- There is no charge to the borrowing library to place a request.
- Interlibrary loan materials are shipped via Connecticar, U.S. Mail (Library Rate), or fax.
Notary Services
An appointment is required for Notary services.
A Notary Public (Notary) is a public servant appointed by the Connecticut Secretary of State to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Southington Public Library (Library) offers Notary services free to all patrons. Staff facilitating Notary services must follow all guidelines set forth by the State of Connecticut.
Notary services are available during most normal Library hours, no less than 30 minutes before closing. Appointments for Notary service are required. Patrons are expected to contact the Reference Desk ahead of time to ensure availability of appropriate staff and the document is eligible for notary at the Library.
Connecticut law requires that the signer of the document to be notarized provides the notary with at least two (2) forms of identification containing the individual’s signature, at least one (1) of which also contains the photograph of the signer, or a physical description.
Acceptable forms of primary ID include:
- A current passport
- A valid driver’s license
- A valid state ID
- A signed library card
- A signed credit card/debit card
- A work ID with signature
The Library also sets forth the following expectations and limitations:
- All documents must be complete and ready for signature. Do not sign the document until you are in the presence of a Notary and are told to sign.
- Library Notary service is not available for deeds, mortgages and other real estate-related documents, wills, living wills, living trusts, codicils, depositions, birth certificates, and marriage licenses. Note that certified copies of these can be obtained from the issuing authority.
- The Library cannot guarantee availability of witnesses. If your document requires witnesses, please bring them with you.
- Library staff will not provide legal advice.
Test Administration
To support continuing education and lifelong learning, Southington Public Library (Library) staff may act as test administrators for distance learning students and other students who may need to have a test or exam administered.
The Library will provide this service under the following conditions:
- Appointments are required for test administration and can be made by contacting the Reference Desk.
- The Library must agree to receive the exam. When contacted by the student, the Library will arrange a time for the exam to be taken.
- Students need to present a current photo ID upon arrival on the day of their exam. The name on the ID must match the name on the exam the student is registered to take.
- The student must not require supervision while taking the exam. The Library is unable to provide one-on-one monitoring of students.
- The student must understand and be aware that the library environment and noise level will vary. The Library is unable to determine or predict the noise level at any given time or day.
- The student must understand that they can only utilize the areas of the library that are open to the public to take the exam. The Library does not provide any special rooms for students to take exams.
- If the exam is to be taken online, then the student agrees to the Library’s public computer use policy. The student must arrange with the Library in advance for extended time on the public computers. Students may use their own laptop computers to access the Library’s wireless network and take their exam.
- If the student must take the exam online, the Library is not responsible for any failure to connect, loss of power, or other interruption to the test taking process.
- The Library staff will hand out the exam or access the exam online, collect it when completed or complete the process online if required, and mail, email, or fax it back to the appropriate educational institution.
- These services are available at the discretion of the Reference Desk staff and may be unavailable due to staffing or if the exam's conditions cannot be reasonably accommodated.
- This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Southington Public Library Board of Directors, the Executive Director or their designee.