McElveeN Library ICME

 (Information Center for Mission and Education)

Our Mission: to provide a technology information center for mission and education essential to accomplish the Air Force mission; connecting units to specific, relavant courses and resources, increase productivity and fulfill training requirements. McElveen ICME seeks to is provide quality service to all patrons. Its goal is to provide a safe, studious and plesant environment conducive to lifelong learning.

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  For login links and information on eResources, CLEP, EBSCO Host, Janes, Mango Languages, Universal Class, Sumter Public Library and more - Click this link  >>>  Library Online Resources Page

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UNIVERSAL CLASS LOGIN - CLICK HERE
Universal Class Library Edition, a powerful new online continuing education service designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries. Contact the Shaw AFB Library Staff for more information on Universal Class Registration and approval code. 

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Active Duty members and DoD Civilians may check out a limited number of LAPTOPS for TDY or official orders. Please reserve laptops one week prior to TDY date. Call McElveen Library for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

      

THE MCELVEEN LIBRARY IS "DIGITAL"
The Shaw library is enhancing the literary collection with digital books and more. In a digital age, it is easier than ever to provide premium content to our patrons "online." The goals are to keep the library open 24/7, lend popular and classic eBooks, Audiobooks, and establish interactive multimedia with Kindles and Overdrive with other electronic reading devices.

• State-of-the-art PME Room with 6 resource computers, briefing instructor station, 2 online printers, CLEP and DANTES study materials, online practice and prep resources and more.
• Two computer reference lab areas, complete with 54 desktop computers
• Complimentary wireless network for use with personal laptops and checkout laptops
• Multimedia center equipped with 4 viewing/listening station computers accompanied with auditory access
• Three flat screen televisions complete with Time Warner cable access (e.g. CNN, MSN, etc), updates from “What’s Happening in Air Force Libraries,”
• Activity/conference room complete with overhead projection and net meeting capabilities.
• Host of programs and classes:
  • Korean Classes (Beginning)
  • Spanish Classes (Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced)
  • ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes
  • PME (Professional Military Education)  Briefing Classes
  • TABE  (Test and Adult basic Education) Classes
  • Book Study group
  • Craft Classes (Knitting & Crocheting)
  • Family Story Time Wednesdays 11 a.m. - Noon and 1-2 p.m.,
  • Dial-A-Story (Dial in to hear a story 24 hours/day; 7 days/week)
  • Annual Summer Reading Program
  • McElveen Library has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to administer the Final Exam for Hunting Licenses. All study materials can be checked out. Please click this link for more information
  • "Licenses and permits are required for hunting in South Carolina. All residents and nonresidents born after June 30, 1979 must successfully complete a hunter education course that is approved by the SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) before a hunting license can be obtained."

Patron registration
Library cards are issued to military members and retirees, civilian personnel and affiliated students. Registering patrons specify the dependents authorized to use their accounts at the time of registration. Library cards are issued for 1 year periods. Students, not otherwise eligible, register each term.

Lending periods
Library materials can be renewed twice unless they have been placed on hold by other library patrons. Renewal requests can be done over the phone during library hours.

• Books: 14-day loan, limit of 50 titles, up to 2 renewals
• Audiobooks: 14-day loan, limit of 7 items, 2 renewals
• Music CDs: 14 day loan, limit of 7 items, 2 renewals
• Archived periodicals: 14-day loan, limit of 7 items, 2 renewals
• CD-ROMs: 7-day loan, limit of 7 items, 2 renewals
• Educational VHS/DVD: 7-day loan, limit of 7 titles (only one CLEP title), 2 renewals
• Recreational VHS/DVD: 7-day loan, limit of 7 titles, 2 renewals
• 3-Day reference books: 3-day loan, limit of 5 titles, 2 renewals

Overdue Materials
The library does not charge overdue fines. First and second overdue notices are sent to patrons 7 and 14 days after the due date. Third notices for military members are sent to their first sergeant or commander 21 days after the due date.

Lost or damaged materials
Patrons must replace or reimburse the library for all materials that are lost, damaged, or destroyed while checked out to their account, as per AFI 34-270 2.10.

McElveen Library is committed to providing quality programs and facilities for the youth of Shaw AFB. There are two components that make up the Youth Services division of McElveen Library. Children's World consists of an extensive collection of easy, fiction, and nonfiction books, four desktop computers possessing Think Pad capabilities, and an arts and craft area. The Teen Area features a collection of young adult fiction/nonfiction materials and two desktop computers, complete with Internet access and capabilities.

Daylight Story Time  <<< Click here for printable monthly schedule

 Web Links 

Sumter County Library Web Site:

 http://sumtercountylibrary.org

DISCUS:

http://scdiscus.org

Tumble eBooks:

http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp

Tumble eReadable:

http://www.tumblereadables.com/children_home.asp