Introducing BookChat

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Get expert reading recommendations with our new BookChat service from NoveList, daily 10 am - 6 pm (Pacific).

To try it now, click HERE. Select NoveList Plus, then click on Start Chat in the purple semi-circle.

Features of BookChat

Libraries aim to provide high-quality readers’ advisory services, but sometimes we lack the staff, expertise, or availability to deliver these services when and where you might need help. Now BookChat helps us help you by providing reading suggestions and advice on the spot, powered by the experts at NoveList.

Fast and easy real-time help

BookChat Specialists provide quick, on-demand answers. Perfect when you are in a hurry.

Comprehensive expertise

BookChat specialists can help with even unfamiliar topics. The experts at NoveList are familiar with all genres and types of books.

Extended availability

May contain: page, text, electronics, mobile phone, and phone

BookChat hours of operation are daily, 10 am to 6 pm (Pacific Time), accessible from in the library or wherever you have Internet access.

Low-pressure, private interactions

BookChat is a quick, text-based way to get help. This is especially appealing if you aren't comfortable with face-to-face help and prefer engaging online. The remote services provides you an added layer of privacy to discuss potentially sensitive topics or interests.

See how it works
BookChat specialists are real reading recommendation experts — not bots. Want to see what an interaction with a patron looks like? Visit this video guide.

Website Accessibility Policy

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:

Call us at (541) 523-6419

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.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.