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  2. Using the Library

    1. Libraries & Hours
      1. Jones Library
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      3. North Amherst Library
      4. Holiday Closings
    2. Search Catalog
      1. Catalog Tips & Tricks
    3. Ask Us
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    5. Borrowing
    6. Renewing
    7. Searching & Placing Holds
      1. Searching Far & Wide
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    9. Top 10 Things (to do with your Jones Library card)
    10. Services
      1. Borrow an E-Reader
      2. Borrow a Musical Instrument
      3. Borrow a Speck Air Quality Monitor
      4. Borrow a Wi-Fi Hotspot
      5. Computers & Internet
      6. Digital Books & Media
      7. ESL & Citizenship
        1. LIBRARY HOME
        2. Learn English
          1. Conversation Circles
          2. One-to-one Tutors
            1. One-to-one Conversation Practice
            2. One-to-one Instruction
          3. Independent Study Links
            1. General ESL
            2. Pronunciation
            3. U.S. Citizenship
            4. U.S. Culture
            5. TOEFL
            6. HiSET / GED
            7. Accuplacer Test Preparation
            8. Driver's Permit Test
          4. Other Local Programs
        3. Citizenship
          1. Who Can Apply
          2. How to Apply
          3. What's on the Test? (PDF)
          4. Citizenship Application Packet
          5. Fee Waivers & Reductions
          6. Study Guides
          7. Study Online
          8. Our New Citizens
          9. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
        4. Teach English
          1. Be an Instructional Tutor
            1. Tutor Qualifications & Responsibilities
            2. Upcoming Tutor Training
          2. Be an Informal Conversation Partner
          3. Be a Conversation Circle Leader
          4. Small Group Instruction for Elderly Beginners
          5. Tutor & Student Interviews
        5. Tutor Resources
          1. Conversation Partner Guide (PDF)
          2. Ideas for Teaching...
            1. Beginning Literacy
            2. Your First Few Sessions
            3. Parents (PDF)
            4. Computer Skills (PDF)
            5. Using Experience Stories
              1. Write the Story
              2. Use the Story
              3. Sample Stories
            6. Pronunciation
          3. Independent Study Links
          4. ESL Textbook Recommendations
          5. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
          6. Recommended Links for ESL Curriculum/Lesson Plans
        6. About Us
          1. ESL Fact Sheet
          2. Our Stories
          3. Tutor & Student Interviews
      8. Homebound Delivery
      9. Income Tax Information
      10. Local Music Collection
      11. Meeting Rooms
        1. Amherst Room
        2. Woodbury Room
      12. Museum Passes
      13. Research & Learning Tools
      14. Special Collections
      15. Technology Support
      16. Wireless Printing
      17. Youth Services
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  3. Books & Digital

    1. Search Catalog
      1. Catalog Tips & Tricks
      2. Get the Catalog App!
    2. Search Digital Catalog (OverDrive)
    3. Searching & Placing Holds
      1. Searching Far and Wide
    4. Books & More
      1. New Books
      2. Staff Picks
      3. Local Author Spotlight
        1. Local Author Spotlight 2017-2018
      4. Book Lists
      5. What to Read Next
      6. Borrow an E-Reader
      7. Suggest a Purchase
      8. Request a Personal Reading List
      9. Book Clubs
      10. Books & Literature Research
    5. Digital Books & Media
      1. Classical Music from Naxos
      2. Digital Books from OverDrive
      3. Digital Magazines
      4. Streaming Video from Kanopy
      5. Unlimited Access to NYTimes.com
      6. Unlimited Access to WSJ.com
      7. All Digital Collections
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  4. Events & Exhibits

    1. Book Clubs
      1. Classics Book Club
      2. Contemporary Book Club
      3. Jane Austen's Regency World Book Club
      4. Munson Library Book & Movie Club
      5. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
      6. Understanding Differences Book Club
    2. On Display
      1. Burnett Gallery
        1. About the Burnett Gallery
        2. Current Exhibit
        3. Upcoming Exhibits
        4. Application to Exhibit
        5. Terms of Exhibiting
      2. In Our Atrium
      3. Special Collection Exhibits
    3. Full Events Calendar
      1. Library Events
      2. Community Events (held in our meeting rooms)
    4. Library Events
      1. Adult & Family Events
      2. Kids Events
      3. Teen Events
    5. Centennial Celebration
      1. Centennial Schedule of Events
      2. Centennial Exhibits
      3. Share Your Story
      4. Listening Sessions
      5. A History of the Jones Library
    6. jubilat / Jones Poetry Series
    7. On the Same Page
    8. Reserve a Meeting Room
    9. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
    10. Summer Reading Program
    11. Tech Help with Dr. Hank
    12. Video Gallery
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  5. Research & Learning

    1. Research Tools by Subject
      1. General Research
      2. Amherst Area
      3. Books & Literature
      4. Careers & Education
      5. Dictionaries & Thesauri
      6. Encyclopedias
      7. Health & Medicine
      8. Newspapers
      9. Telephone Directories
      10. Test Prep
      11. All Subjects
    2. Special Collections
      1. Collections
      2. Events & Exhibits
      3. Research
    3. Ask Us
    4. ESL & Citizenship
      1. Learn English
        1. Conversation Circles
        2. One-to-one Tutors
        3. Independent Study Links
        4. Other Local Programs
      2. Citizenship
        1. Who Can Apply
        2. How to Apply
        3. What's on the Test? (PDF)
        4. Citizenship Application Packet
        5. Fee Waivers & Reductions
        6. Study Guides
        7. Study Online
        8. Our New Citizens
        9. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
    5. Homework Help for Kids
    6. Homework Help for Teens
    7. Lifelong Learning
      1. Art & Craft Classes
      2. Investment Research
      3. Language Learning
      4. Music Instruction
      5. Online Courses
    8. Tech Help with Dr. Hank
    9. Technology Skills
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  7. Teens

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  8. About Us

    1. Libraries & Hours
      1. Jones Library
      2. Munson Memorial Library
      3. North Amherst Library
      4. Holiday Closings
    2. Frequently Asked Questions
    3. Contact Us
    4. Get News Alerts
    5. Jones Building Project
    6. Administration
      1. Board of Trustees
        1. About the Board
        2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Board Committees
        4. Budget
        5. Building Project
      2. Budget
      3. Director & Staff
      4. Jobs
      5. Mission & Long Range Plan
      6. Policies & Annual Reports
    7. Staff Picks
    8. Support Us
      1. Donate
      2. Join the Friends
      3. Library Shop
      4. More Ways to Give
    9. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
    10. All Social Media
    11. Friends of the Library
      1. About the Friends
      2. Join the Friends
      3. Friends on Facebook
      4. Friends Blog
      5. Officers & Board Members
      6. Friends Cookbook!
      7. Mini Golf Classic!
      8. Friends Feedback
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