Allen Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Update: 05/14/2007)
LIAISON:
Tami Burich
Circulation Supervisor
300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
PHONE: 214-509-4914
FAX: 972-747-0263
E-Mail: tburich@cityofallen.org
URL: www.allenlibrary.org
LIMITATIONS: TexShare borrowers of
APL materials have the same privileges as regular patrons
except ILL is not available. Borrowing privileges will
be blocked if there are any overdue books or fines,
fees, or lost charges remain unpaid.
ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers from
another library system will be issued an APL library
card at the checkout desk. The patron must present a
valid TexShare card from their home library and legal
proof of identification (driver's license with current
address and photo ID). If the pataron is a minor (under
18), a parent' signature is required.
CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards are issued
during regular hours of operation. TexShare cards are
good for six months from the date of issue.
HOURS:
MTTH : 10am to 9pm
WFSa : 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Items can be
renewed once by phone, in person or through the website
if items are not overdue or on hold for another person.
RETURNS: Borrowed materials may be
returned at the checkout desk in the library or in the
library book drop(CDs and DVDs may NOT be returned in
the outside book drop). Items may also be mailed and
must be posted to arrive on or before the due date.
MAIL RETURN:
Allen Public Library
300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
OVERDUES: Overdue reminders will be
sent by mail.
RECALLS: We do not recall items. However,
items on hold may not be renewed.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference,
microfiche, microfilm, magazines, newspapers.
LOAN POLICIES: Books, audio books,
and music CDs are checked out for three weeks. Videos
and DVDs have a one week checkout.
FINES: Overdue fines on books and
audio books are 25 cents per day. Fines on music CDs,
vidoes/DVDs and art prints are $1.00 per day.
LOST ITEMS: Lost or damaged materials
have a processing fee of $5.00 added to the cost of
the item.
BILLING: Payment for fines, fees or
lost materials can be paid at the checkout desk at the
library. APL does use a collection agency for past-due
charges.
ADDITIONAL: www.allenlibrary.org
for additional information.
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