Welcome to Coastline Libraries New digital magazines from Libby and Flipster are now available to access for free with your Coastline Libraries card Learn More Below Are you a Library2Go/Libby user? Check with your local library to make sure your library account password is up to date. Announcements Featured eResources Enjoy free access to eResources, including two digital magazine services recently added to the collection. Start enjoying access to a variety of magazines by clicking the links below or visiting the eResources page. Attention Libby/Library2Go Users Interested in a book that the library doesn't own? Please click the "Notify Me" button and the title will be added to the collection if possible. Due to the several different lending models on Libby/Library2Go, there will be some titles that you may not be eligible to checkout at the time you select them. Please place the title(s) you are interested in on hold and when you are eligible, it will be added to your checkouts. While you are waiting, several other titles will still be available for checkout.

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Digital Resources A-Z Academic Onefile - Millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources covering diverse subject areas. Agriculture - Current and authoritative periodical content that spans the industry from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture. AnnualCreditReport.com - The official site to get your free annual credit reports as guaranteed by Federal law. Answerland - Have a question? Need help with your homework? Chat live 24/7 with a librarian, or ask your question via email. Bay Area Chamber of Commerce - Works to create a strong business voice, promote business and improve the economy of the Bay Area. Books and Authors - Making exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun! This resource can help answer the question "What do I read next?". Business - Full-text coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, and business theory and practice. Consumer.gov - Tips on being a smart consumer from the FTC Coos History Museum - Collecting and preserving stories, artifacts, photographs, and documents. Criminal Justice - Research articles on law, law enforcement, terrorism, forensic science, crime sceen investigation, and much more. Culinary Arts - Contains a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as book reference. Diversity Studies - This collection explores cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community. ERIC - Searchable and user-friendly library in the education field. Sponsored by the US Department of Education. Economics and Theory - How to start a business, market a product, develop policy, analyze trends, construct economic models, invest for the future, research rates, and more. Edmunds - Reviews, information on industry incentives and rebates, and ownership tips. Educator’s Reference Complete - Full text titles covering multiple levels of education and every educational speciality. e-CFR - The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Entrepreneurship - Insights, tips, strategies, and success stories for business schools and entrepreneurs. Environmental Studies - Information about environmental issues covering earth systems, global change, land and water use, populations, legislation, and more. Environmental Studies and Policy - Answering inquiries about environmental concerns with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policymakers, and corporate interests. Fine Arts - Millions of articles at the fingertips of serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Gale eBooks - Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Gardening and Horticulture - Offering biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects access to important content relevant to their pursuits. Gender Studies - Balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society. Includes topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more. General Onefile - General reference magazines and key serials in a single resource. Harvard Caselaw Access Project - Our goal is to make all published U.S. court decisions freely available to the public online, in a consistent format, digitized from the collection of the Harvard Law Library. Health and Medicine - Information created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals. Health and Wellness - Authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices, and more. High School - An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects. High School Edition - Access to age-appropriate, authoritative digital content for middle- and high-school students to use for classroom assignments. Home Improvement - Articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles covering topics like architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more. Hospitality and Tourism - Current and relevant content on both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. IRS - Federal Tax Forms Information Science - Articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more. Informe Académico - Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Kids Infobits - For users Kindergarten through Grade 5, this resource contains information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. League of Women Voters of Coos County - The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Learning Express Library - A highly-acclaimed eLearning solution that provides support to students and professionals for academic skill-building, standardized test prep, career certification test prep and more. Legaltrac - Indexing for law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, Bar Association journals, and international legal journals. Mango - The award-winning language learning resource for individuals and organizations around the world. Manybooks - ManyBooks is an online library with over 50,000 free ebooks. Just create an account, choose your favorite genres and preferred download format, and you’re good to go! Happy reading :) Medline Plus - Authoritative health information from the National Institute of Health, the National LIbrary of Medicine along with other government agencies & trusted health organizations. Mi Próximo Paso - ¿Qué quieres hacer para ganarse la vida? Middle School - Reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more that covers core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history. MyHeritage - Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries. National Center for PTSD - The world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. National Geographic Kids - Reputable, authoritative, and appropriate content that brings children aged 6-14 the world in a way they've never seen it before. NoveList K-8 - Created especially for children and the adults who work with them, NoveList K-8 Plus is an online database of reading recommendations which encourages reader success. NoveList Plus - NoveList Plus is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations, available through libraries around the world. Nursing Resource Center - Designed for nursing students, this resource covers multiple topics to complement the core encyclopedia texts. Nursing and Allied Health - Includes full-text titles cited in CINAHL to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management. OSU Extension Service - The go-to resource for the expertise and knowledge every Oregonian needs to live healthy lives, nurture our great state’s ecosystems, and play a vital role in Oregon’s vibrant communities. Opposing Viewpoints - An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Oregon Administrative Rules -All the rules and filings for Oregon in one easy to search location. Oregon Blue Book - The official state fact about all levels of government in Oregon... and more. Published since 1911, it is produced by the Oregon State Archives. Oregon Department of Revenue - Oregon state tax forms. Oregon Encyclopedia - The purpose of the Oregon Encyclopedia of History and Culture is to provide definitive, authoritative information about all aspects of the State of Oregon, including significant individuals, places, cultures, institutions, events, and peoples. Oregon Family Law Forms - Includes Oregon State forms relating to divorce, parental custody, child support, and more. Oregon Historical Society - Dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. Oregon Revised Statutes (2017) - The ORS is published every two years incorporating all laws, and changes to laws, enacted by the Legislative Assembly. Oregon Tsunami Clearinghouse - "We cannot prevent a tsunami, but we can prepare for one." Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine - Covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more. Pop Culture Studies - Analyzes and contributes to popular culture by offering useful information for researchers in social science, history, art, and liberal arts courses. Popular Magazines - Includes the most searched magazines focusing on current events, sports, science and health issues. Project Gutenberg - A volunteer driven collection of full-text public domain ebooks. Psychology - Contains research in all fields of psychology: abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social, and all areas of applied psychology. Science - Information on the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology. Small Business Administration - Created in 1953, the SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream by providing counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. The World - Local newspaper serving the south coast. Articles from August 2000 to today. US Department of Education - ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. US History - Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. US History Onefile - Updated daily, U.S. History offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field. USA.gov - Official guide to government information and services. War and Terrorism - Millions of articles to help researchers gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale. World History - Scholarly journals and magazines for use by novice historians and advanced academic researchers.

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Non-Resident Card People who live outside of Coos County are welcome to visit any of the libraries and use many of the resources and services. To receive full services and borrowing privileges, they may purchase a library card. Who is a Resident? Anyone who resides within the boundaries of Coos County, Oregon. Anyone who owns or pays taxes on property located within the boundaries of Coos County, Oregon. How do non-residents get a library card? Visit any of the Coos County Public Libraries or Southwestern Oregon Community College Library. Show current photo ID, proof of current mailing address, and proof of current home address. Pay the non-resident fee of $100 per year. One fee covers individual cards for all members of a household (each person must be present to receive card). Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Non-resident cards must be renewed each year in person. How is the amount of the non-resident fee determined? Residents and non-residents pay approximately the same amount, one through taxes, the other through fees. Current Photo Identification: (from any state or country) Driver’s license Government issued ID card Military ID Official Student ID Passport Proof of current address if not on above listed IDs: Piece of mail specifically addressed to person Current lease or rental agreement Current voter registration card Proof of physical address: Tax bill Piece of mail specifically addressed to person Current lease or rental agreement Current voter registration card

Bookshare Locations Bookshares are a partnership between our Outreach Services and local businesses who have generously allowed us to use their space. Bay Area Cancer Center 1775 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay Bayside Coffee 63340 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston Devereaux Center 1200 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay Four Corners Grocery 58464 Fairview Rd, Coquille Harmony Estates Residential 87326 McTimmons Ln, Bandon If you would like to host a Bookshare, you can send your request to outreach@coastlinelibrarynetwork.org . Please use Bookshare courteously. The items on the bookshare carts are donated. You don't have to leave a book in order to take one, and please respect our site hosts by not dropping off donations en masse. Please also note that you can not return library owned items to a Bookshare shelf.

CCLSD ByLaws COOS LIBRARY BOARD (Revised November, 2016) ARTICLE I – NAME This organization shall be known as the Coos Library Board. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE The Coos Library Board is appointed to advise the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body on governance of the Library District. The purpose of the Coos Library Board is to provide quality library service to all residents of Coos County. The Coos Library Board’s powers and duties are set forth in the Coos County Library Service District Master Plan (“Master Plan”). ARTICLE III - DEFINITION Section 1. The Coos County Library Service District is a county Service District formed pursuant to ORS 451.010 (1) (k) and Chapters 198 and 451 for the purpose of providing public library services in Coos County, approved by Coos County voters in November 1992, with its boundaries being that of Coos County, Oregon. Section 2. The Governing Body of the Coos County Library Service District is the Board of County Commissioners. Section 3. The seven incorporated cities, as well as the unincorporated community of Dora (the Dora Public Library, a non-profit Corporation), hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Cities” or individually as the “City” shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of their libraries. Their authority shall include, but not be limited to, the powers described in the Master Plan. Section 4. The City of Coos Bay shall be responsible for the operation and administration of its library and of the Extended Services Office “ESO” according to the terms of its contract with the Coos County Library Service District and as described in the Master Plan. ARTICLE IV - MEMBERS Section 1. The Coos Library Board shall consist of seven voting members selected and appointed by the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body as described in the Master Plan. Section 2. Should a vacancy occur on the Coos Library Board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the same manner of selection and appointment as described above for that position. A seat shall be deemed vacant upon the incumbent’s death, resignation, conviction of a felony, or ceasing to possess the qualifications for the seat in accordance with Section 7 of the Master Plan. A member’s removal may be requested of the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body by a majority vote of the Coos Library Board. ARTICLE V – OFFICERS Section 1. Chair 1. Shall be elected by the Coos Library Board for a term of one year beginning December 1. 2. Shall preside over all meetings of the Coos Library Board. 3. Shall appoint all committee members. 4. Shall be an ex-officio member to all committees. 5. Shall plan the meeting agenda with cooperation of the other officers and committee chairs. 6. Should a vacancy occur in the office of Chair, the Coos Library Board shall elect a new Chair for the remainder of the term. If necessary, this will take place at a special meeting called for this purpose. Section 2. Vice Chair 1. Shall be elected by the Coos Library Board for a term of one year beginning December 1. 2. Shall serve in the absence of the Chair. Section 3. Secretary 1. Shall be selected by the Coos Library Board and appointed by the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body. 2. Shall maintain appropriate records, take minutes of the meetings, and forward them to the Coos Library Board members, to the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body, and to the ESO Director for the distribution to Public Libraries, and to other requested inclusions on the mailing list. 3. Board members, and others listed above, shall be advised in writing of the scheduled meetings and notice published in accordance with the Oregon Public Meeting Laws. ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES Section 1. Number of Meetings. There shall be a minimum of two meetings each year to be held in the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. 1. Election of officers shall be held at a meeting prior to December 1st each year. 2. Services of the ESO shall be reviewed annually. 3. Contracts and distribution of district funds shall be reviewed and determined annually prior to the fiscal year end. 4. Copies of each library’s annual report to the Oregon State Library and official audit for the previous fiscal year shall be received by all Coos Library Board members annually. 5. The adopted plan for library services shall be reviewed annually. Section 2. Special meetings can be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the written request of two or more members of the Board. Except in cases of emergency, at least three days’ notice shall be given. Section 3. All Board meetings shall be held in compliance with the Oregon Public Meeting Law as set out in the Oregon Revised Statutes. Section 4. A quorum shall consist of four voting members being present. The four members would be required to cast a unanimous vote to pass a motion. Section 5. Voting: 1. Voting shall be conducted by Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised. 2. Recommendations shall be made by voting and adopted by a majority vote. 3. All voting actions shall be recorded in the minutes. 4. Each member shall have one vote. 5. A majority vote shall consist of four members. Section 6. Amending these By-Laws: 1. Amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Chair no less than four weeks prior to a scheduled meeting. 2. Such amendments shall be circulated to the Coos Library Board members and others who are on the mailing list to receive the minutes. 3. Amendments shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of at least five members of the Coos Library Board. ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF THE BOARD The Coos Library Board is mandated to advise the Coos County Library Service District Governing Body regarding funding and organizational issues, limited to the duties as described in the Master Plan.

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