Closure for Annual Staff Training on Thursday, August 17

All six branches of Baker County Library District will be closed on Thursday, August 17, for an annual staff training event. This closure is part of the library's commitment to enhancing the quality of service offered to the community and ensuring that patrons receive the best possible experience. This training will empower staff to better assist visitors by providing updates on the latest industry trends, best practices, and innovative technologies.

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"We recognize the importance of continuously developing our staff's skills and knowledge to offer top-notch services to our patrons," said Perry Stokes, Library Director at Baker County Libraries. "The annual staff training day allows us to invest in our team and ensure they are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of our community members."

During the closure, patrons are encouraged to explore the library's digital resources, including the new Hoopla Digital service offering streaming and download of music, movies, comics and more, and the Libby app with access to thousands of ebooks and e-audiobooks.

Baker County Libraries will resume regular operating hours on Friday, August 18, with staff members ready to provide their newly refined expertise to serve the community effectively.

Stokes apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause and thank the community for their understanding and continued support. For more information about the closure, online resources, or the library's upcoming programs and services, please visit www.bakerlib.org or phone 541-523-6419.

Website Accessibility Statement

Baker County Library District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Baker County Library District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

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Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Baker County Library District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Baker County Library District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (541) 523-6419.

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