Missouri State University Libraries

Garnett Library: Community Lending Policy

Missouri State University - West Plains students, faculty, and staff can borrow books from the West Plains Public Library (WPPL).

Books can be borrowed under terms of a reciprocal agreement between WPPL and Missouri State University - West Plains.

WPPL Location & Hours

West Plains Public Library
750 Broadway
West Plains, MO 65775-2369

Phone: 417-256-4775
Fax: 417-256-8316

• Monday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Satuday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

How To Borrow Books From WPPL

1. Show your Missouri State University - West Plains student ID card or faculty/staff ID card.
2. Complete WPPL application giving name, birthday, social security number, telephone, and proof of current address.
3. Read and sign the "Borrower's Agreement" in presence of a WPPL library staff member.

Description of Resources

• 46,500 Books
• 6,334 Reference Collection
• 1,494 Videotapes
• 866 Audiotapes
• 113 Periodical Subscriptions
• 2 Low Vision Readers
• 2 Microfilm Reader/Printers
• 19 Internet Public Access Computers
• 2 Adaptive Equipment Internet Accessible Computers
• 6 Automated Card Catalog Computers
• Children's Collection and Programming
• Young Adult Collection and Programming

Genealogy Collection

• West Plains newspapers from 1897 to present
• Mountain View Standard newspaper 1909-1940
• Willow Springs Republican newspaper 1904-1978
• Pomona Norwood Worlds Cressett newspaper 1906-1910
• Southfork Congregational Methodist Church record books 1899-1950
• Reed Harlin Company minutes from 1904-1978
• Missouri census microfilm from 1830-1920 (various counties)
• Arkansas census microfilm from 1850-1920 (various counties)
• Microfilm state census from Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
• CD Programs: "Family Quest," "Heritage Quest," "Family Tree Maker," "Family Tree Maker's Family Archives"
• Maps: 1940 maps of Carter County, Dent County, Douglas County, Howell County, Reynolds County, Shannon County, Texas County, Wright County. 1990 map of Oregon County.