There’s More than One Way to Find What You’re Looking for at the Library
(Scroll down or touch/click image for more information on each option.)
Option 1: Walk in and look around!
Option 2: Log into our catalog and place a hold.
Option 3: Log into GMLC/Libby for ebooks & audiobooks
Option 4: Give us a call.
Option for no-contact curbside pickup.
Option 1: Walk in the Library and look around! We are now fully open and would love to have you come in and browse the shelves. Library staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have. We currently require masks and have some available.
Option 2: Browse our online catalog.
- Log in using your library barcode and password. (Contact our circulation desk if you need help with this step.) After logging in, you can:
- View and renew your current loans
- Request an item – Norman Williams Library is part of a consortium of about twenty-one libraries. You are welcome to request items from all of these libraries.
- Search the catalog.
- Click on a title that interests you.Place a Hold to request the title. (Putting it in your cart doesn’t do it.)
- You will receive an email or phone call when your hold is ready.
- Ask for your hold items (adult and children items) at the main circulation desk.You may place a hold on any title, no matter which library has it. You will receive an email when your item is ready for you to pick up.
- If it’s not in the catalog: If you don’t find what you are looking for in our catalog, we are always happy to search further afield for you. Contact the Reference Desk with the specifics (title, author, etc.) and we will search throughout the state first and then throughout the country. There is no charge for this service, although if you would like to donate toward postage, that is appreciated.
- Edit your personal information and set personal preferences for various things such as . . . 1. Whether you would like reminder emails about holds and dates due. 2. Whether you would like the system to keep your reading history, allowing the library staff to access this information on your behalf. (Your reading history is private. The library will not share this information with anyone else.)
Option 3: Log into GMLC/Libby for ebooks & audiobooks
Download or stream ebooks and audiobooks to selected compatible devices. Automatic return: no late fees!
1. e-book/audiobook login
2. Choose Norman Williams Library and enter your library card number and PIN to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks.
3. Download the Libby app to your device and start enjoying your books.
Option 4: Give us a call. If you are unable to come in the library for any reason and are uncomfortable with the online catalog, feel free to contact us by phone (802.457.2295) or email. We are happy to talk with you. We will do what we can to help you find books, magazines, dvds, and place holds for interlibrary loans.
Alternate No-contact Curbside Pick-up Option: We are doing all we can to create a safe atmosphere in the library. Everyone in our building is required to wear a mask. But if you are uncomfortable coming into the building, we will be happy to prepare your library items for curbside pickup in the lobby.
Just call or email us and we can get you all set up. We will put a table in the foyer to hold the bags, as we did before.
Questions? NWPL staff is happy to help. Contact us and we will do what we can to help you find what you are looking for. 802.457.2295 / circulation@normanwilliams.org
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- Tuesday 10-8
- Wednesday 10-6
- Thursday 10-6
- Friday 10-6
- Saturday 10-4