Circulation Policy

 

Policy approved by the Library Board
10/18/2023

Registration

All borrowers must be registered and must have a valid patron card to borrow library materials.

Patrons must fill out an application form to register for a new library card. Identification is required. A driver's license is preferred; however, any other official ID or recent non-personal piece of mail may be acceptable.

Applicants under 16 years of age must have a parent or guardian give their consent on the application form before a new card can be issued. This parental signature is not required for children who are renewing cards.

Materials cannot be checked out until a library card is issued.

All library cards expire after one year. To renew a library card, patrons must come into the library  and make sure all information is current. The patron should clear all outstanding fines and bills.

If a patron loses their library card, they should notify the library as soon as possible and request a replacement.

Circulation of materials

Loan periods are as follows:

  • 2 weeks for DVDs

  • 4 weeks for new adult/young adult books

  • 4 weeks for children’s books

  • 2 weeks for hand puppets

  • 2 weeks for music CDs

  • 2 weeks for audio recordings

  • 2 weeks for periodicals (current periodicals do not circulate)

Generally, reference does not circulate. Upon request, some reference may be checked out overnight. InterLibrary Loan materials are due on the date indicated by the lending library. If no waiting list exists materials may be renewed twice either online, by phone, or in person.

Cardholders may have a maximum of 100 items out at one time although some formats may have smaller limits. Library borrowing privileges are withheld when more than $50.00 is owed on the account.

The Library Director may establish the loan period for special collections, materials which are temporarily in great demand, items for student projects, or materials added to the collection which are in a new or different format, e.g., Library of Things.

Holds

Holds may be placed by patrons either in person, by email, or online to reserve materials. Patrons will be notified when the materials are available. There is no charge to the patron for placing a hold or for interlibrary loan services. Items will remain available for 3 weeks. 

Lost Items

The list price will be charged for all lost items. Refunds will be issued if a paid item is returned with the receipt within one (1) month of payment.

Damaged Materials

If materials are damaged so as to be judged by the library as being unsuitable for the collection, the patron must pay the replacement cost. The patron must pay for the replacement cost of damaged items. Replacement of items will be at the discretion of the Library Director.