Sunday, May 18, 2008

Here's How to Reserve Books From Home




Holds can be placed by filling out a card at any public service desk or calling the Reserve Office (732) 521-5000. Reserves can also be placed from home using the Library catalog. There is a $1 charge for holds that are not picked up.

Reserving from Home:

1. Go to our Library homepage: www.monroetwplibrary.org
2. Click "Search the Catalog" on the top of the page.

3. Enter your Library barcode number and PIN # in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Login for More Features” button.

4. Search for the title that you want to reserve. Click on the blue "details" button to the left of the title.

5. Click on the "Place Hold" link on the left side of the screen. This link is located under the blue "Keep" tab.

6. Monroe should be listed as the pickup location. If it is not, select it from the list and click on the blue “Place Hold” button.

7. You should see a message that says your name and the title that you have placed on reserve. Click on the blue "OK" link to confirm.

Now, when you review your account, a list of the items you have placed on hold will appear.

If you have any questions about placing a hold, please contact our Reserve Office (732) 521-5000 or lmagee@monroetwplibrary.org.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Websites About Charitable Giving

These sites will help you to make good choices about the charities that you donate to.





Evaluates over 5,300 of America's largest charities
http://www.charitynavigator.org/








Verify a nonprofit's legitimacy, learn whether a contribution will be tax deductible, view a nonprofit's recent Forms 990, or find out more about its mission, programs, and finances.
http://www.guidestar.org/


New Jersey Directory of Registered Charities from the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs- Lists registered charities that have met mandated registration requirements.
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm

IRS Tax Information for Contributors
http://apps.irs.gov/charities/contributors/index.html

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Election News


Google has created a page that pulls together all the top stories about the upcoming presidential election.
http://news.google.com/?topic=el