A library card is not necessary to access our public services. These services are located in the library space.

Computers

New public-use computers have arrived. Thank you to the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences for providing grant funds. Special thanks to the OWL Program and the State of Alaska for providing laptops. We require collateral, such as a photo ID, to borrow laptops and headphones.

Copier

Black and white copies can be made for $0.20 per copy at a self-serve, coin, and small bill-operated copier. Paper sizes 8.5x14 and 11x17 inches are also available upon request.

Color Copies/Printing

Color copies and printing are available for $0.50 per copy for 8.5x11 and 8.5x14 paper sizes upon request. Color copies for 11x17 paper size are $1.00 per copy. Ask at the front desk.

Fax

Incoming and outgoing FAX services are available for $2.00 per fax for up to 10 pages and $5.00 per fax for up to 20 pages. Facsimiles sent to our FAX number are held for pick up at the front desk for payment. Our FAX number is (907) 224-3521.

Internet & WiFi Access

Internet access and WiFi connectivity are available to all visitors free of charge and without a password 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WiFi is also available outside our building to extend our public services. Using our internet requires agreeing to abide by our internet use policy. Please consider donating to support this generous and valuable community service.

Micro Film/Fiche

A ST ViewScan Microform Scanner is available to view microfilm or microfiche upon request. Newspapers dating back to the early 1900s are available for research purposes—call (907) 224-4082 to schedule an appointment for the Research Room.

Shush Booths 

Our Shush Booths are your go-to solution for privacy and focus. They are equipped with soundproof technology and offer a great place to conduct video meetings and phone calls or concentrate on your work. There are 2 booths available. Please call or stop by the Library Front Desk to reserve your booth.

Passports

Plan far in advance of your need. It is recommended that applications be submitted at least three months before they are needed. Note that there is limited staff availability for appointments, and there are fees for this service.

Visit our Passport page for more details.

Printer

A WiFi printer is available for visitor use. Printing on unused, clean paper costs $0.20 per page, and printing on one-sided, used recycled paper costs $0.10 per page—request paper type at the front desk. School-age students are allowed 15 free pages to print school reports.

Scanner

Two document scanners are available for self-serve document scanning, one of which is a high-speed two-sided scanner. Call to schedule an appointment to use the Research Room for the self-serve scanners. Scanner services are also available for a fee of $2.00 per file. Ask at the front desk.

Test Proctoring

Call us at (907) 224-4082 to learn how to schedule a proctored test or Defensive Drivers Course using our Research Room. Test proctoring may require site approval and the participation of both proctor and student in an agreement subject to availability. We encourage students to plan since our calendar fills up during midterm and final seasons!