RMS Library

You must be a member of
Rocky Mountain Smiths to use the Library.

RMS Borrowing Library

The purpose of Rocky Mountain Smiths is largely educational. Our member’s library is a key means by which the educational goals of RMS may be fulfilled. Our library has more than 318 books and 208 videos available for borrowing.

Books can also be borrowed through the mail or with our online system or requested by email or snail mail by contacting:

RMS Library
Scott Kretschmer
196 Mule Deer Dr
Loveland CO 80537

RMS Library Policy

Only RMS members in good standing may borrow material from the Library. Good standing means paid up dues and no outstanding library infractions.

Borrowing Limits

  • Books may be borrowed for 30 days
  • Video tapes, pamphlets and CDs for 15 days

Allowance will be made for mailing time. Please note the ‘mail by date’ on the label as you receive the item.

Shipping and Handling Fees

A fee is charged to cover the item shipping and handling

  • Books $ 5.00
  • Video tapes $ 3.00
  • Pamphlets $ 1.50
  • DVD $ 3.00

Note: there are a few fee exceptions.

Return of Media

You are responsible for return postage on all items. You may use the enclosed addressed crack and peal, return label. Ask for the Library Rate, or the lowest possible Media Rate. Please try to tape and otherwise handle the box so that it can be reused.

Library Checkout

Click this link to access the RMS Library

Conference Videos

Videos from the Rocky Mountain Blacksmithing Conference are now available for sale in DVD and VHS video format. To purchase conference videos visit our RMS Store.