Fort Myer Post Library
Patricia Kidd, Supervisory Librarian
239 Sheridan Ave., Bldg 417
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
(703) 696-3555
** NEW **
Hours of Operation
effective July 13
Monday - Thursday
10 AM - 7 PM
CLOSED
Friday, Saturday & Federal Holidays
Sunday
12 PM - 5 PM
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Got a question?
E-mail a librarian!
The Fort Myer Post Library has a versatile
collection of books, audio/visual materials and magazines for adults
and children. This collection supports general and
professional interests, recreational reading, and academics.
In addition, there are ten public computers equipped with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Publisher) and Internet
access. The library staff provides real-reference
services and can borrow of materials through a network
of special, public, and academic libraries. Click
on one of the following links for information:
Location
Eligibility
Online Catalog
Programs & Services
Information
Computers
Online Library Resources
Special Programs &
Information
Business & Financial
Services
Education/Career Services
Recommendations
Helpful Links
Location
The Fort Myer Post Library is located in Building
417, 239 Sheridan Avenue , Fort Myer. The library is disabled accessible handicap parking adjacent to the building. Please call ahead if assistance is needed: (703) 696-3555.
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Eligibility
Eligible
Library patrons include active duty/retired
military personnel, Department of Defense civilian
employees, and their family members. To obtain a library
card, simply present a military/civilian ID card and
fill out the registration form. Library
cards are issued to all sponsored family members. Patrons
under 18 must have the sponsor's signature on the application.
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Online
Catalog
Search our online catalog! We have over 45,000 books
and receive an average of 75 new books every month, including
most of the books listed on the New York Times and the
Washington Post bestsellers lists.
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Programs & Services
Classics, and action films on DVD
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Photo
copier (15 cents per page)
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Microfiche
and Microfilm reader/printers
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Children's
books, including board books
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Reference/readers
advisory
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Books
on Tape audio-cassettes and CD's
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Local
and national newspapers
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Personal
computers with Internet access
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Language
courses on cassette and CD
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Need
information?
Contact
us at (703) 696-3555 or DSN 426-3555 for:
AKO (Army Knowledge Online).
- Periodicals
in print format.
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Computers
There
are ten public computers. Each computer has Internet access, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Publisher).
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Online
Library Resources
Army
Library Program: Access
to EJournals, EBooks, and military reading lists:
- Biography
Research Center: Comprehensive
biographical reference database
- Contemporary
Literary Criticism: Critical
essays and reviews of over 90,000 writers and poets
- Country
Watch: Up-to-date
political, economic, cultural, business, and environmental
information for 192 countries
- Ebscohost
Military Full Text: Nearly
340 popular magazines
- Facts.com:
News
digests from U.S. newspapers and international news servicesHealth & Wellness Resource Center: Consume
health, nursing, and medical periodicals; PDR; some medical
texts
- NetLibrary
EBooks Collection: Over
2,400 full-text EBooks, including ASVAB, Cliff Notes,
Classic Literature, and more.
- Peterson's
Online Resource Center: Information
on accredited colleges and universities, practice tests
for SAT, ACT, and more.
- Student
Resource Center: For
middle and high school students based on national curriculum
standards
AKO
(Army Knowledge Online): This site includes
the databases mentioned above and EBooks. (At the
AKO Portal, sign in. On the sidebar "AKO Services,"
select "Reference, Libraries, EJournals, & EBooks)
OR (At the AKO Portal sign in. Choose
"Army Libraries,
DALS, Research Tools, Commercial Databases.")
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Special
Programs and Information
Reading
List: www.armywr.com
or www.libraries.army.mil
Fort
Myer Library either has or has access to all of the titles.
Displays
to recognize national observances
Best
Sellers: Library maintains paper copies of New
York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists.
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Business & Financial Services
The library subscribes to print versions of the following
investment and financial resources:
- Value
Line Investment Survey, Ratings, and Reports
- Morningstar
Mutual Funds Report, Kiplinger Washington Newsletter
- Wall
Street Journal, Business Week, and
other financial magazines
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Education/Career
Services
We support all off-duty military and civilian education and academic pursuits, and act as the designated academic support library for both Troy University and Park University.
Orientation tours are available for college classes. Please call us for an appointment: (703) 696-3555.
The Library has exam preparation materials for GRE, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, OCS, CLEP and DANTES.
We
offer a variety of career publications:
- OPM
Online
- Occupational
Outlook Handbook: Published
annually by the Department of Labor, it provides job descriptions,
projected demand for careers, and estimated income.
- College
volumes covering ranking, location, tuition, majors, sports,
how to apply, and more.
- Exam
preparation material: U.S. citizenship, Postal Worker,
and other occupational exams.
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Recommendations/suggestions?
Contact
us at (703) 696-3555 or DSN 426-3555, or simply drop by.
We are always open to collection suggestions.
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Helpful
Links
AKO
(Army Knowledge Online)
Army
Library Program
U.S.
Army Military District of Washington
U.S.
Army Education
Fort
Myer, Virginia (includes Fort McNair)
FMMC
Educational Opportunities
Distributed
Learning System DLS (U.S. Army)
Park
University
Troy University
Arlington
County Public Libraries
Fairfax
County Public Libraries
Alexandria
Public Libraries
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