How Does the Library Notify Me?

Email notifications

You receive email notifications if you register your email address when you apply for your library card. You can deactivate it anytime with help from our staff.

Text notifications

SMS Alerts Service Description

The SMS Alerts service allows you to receive text messages from the Library on your mobile device. After you opt into SMS Alerts, The Library sends you text messages alerting you when an item is due or ready for pick-up.

You can opt out of the SMS Alerts service at any time.

Message and data rates may apply.

Alert Notice Text Codes

All alert services originate from shortcodes 82453 or 35143. The Library will not contact you via text any other way.

Service/Help info

To get help with the Library text message service, please email webmaster@deschuteslibrary.org.

You can also request our contact information from your mobile phone at any time by sending a text message with the word HELP to 82453 or 35143

Opt-In/Opt-Out Information

To opt out of Library Alerts, text STOP, STOP ALL, END, QUIT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE from your mobile phone to 82453 or 35143.

You may also opt out by logging into your library account and updating your patron record.

Frequency of program service

The Library will send SMS alerts whenever new items are available for you to pick up. Message frequency is based on profile. The Library does not charge for this service; message and data rates may apply.

Most carriers support this alert service.

Website Accessibility Policy

Jefferson 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, Jefferson 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) 475-3351

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Jefferson 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, Jefferson 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) 475-3351.

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.