Alvord Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Updated: 11/06/2007)
LIAISON:
Luella Jones, Library Board President
Alvord Public Library
P.O. Box 323 Alvord, Tx 76225
PHONE: 940-427-2842
FAX: 940-427-2948
E-Mail:
alvordpl@hotmail.com
LIMITATIONS:
A maximum of four (4) circulating items may
be checked out at one time.
Items may be renewed one (1) time.
Excluded items are as follows: reference materials, video,
microform, periodicala/newspapers, and genealogy.
Interlibrary loan is not offered on TexShare cards. Borrowing
privileges will be blocked until outstanding fines are paid
and overdue items are returned.
ELIGIBILITY: Borrower must be eighteen (18) or over to receive
a TexShare card.
Borrowers must have a valid TexShare card, and photo ID showing
permanent address. Both the TexShare card and Photo ID must
be presented to check out materials.
Borrower must fill out library card application and obtain
an Alvord Public Library card which will be valid until TexShare
card expiration date.
HOURS:
Summer Hours:
Monday 9 to 2
Tuesday 9 to 5
Wednesday 9 to 5
Thursday 9 to 5
Friday 10 to 2:30
Saturday 9 to NOON
Sunday CLOSED
Winter Hours:
Monday 9 to 2
Tuesday 9 to 4
Wednesday 9 to 4
Thursday 9 to 4
Friday 10 to 2:30
Saturday 9 to NOON
Sunday CLOSED
Hours change with the time change. Closed Major Holidays.
CARD AVAILABILITY: Card Applications are available during
the following hours: M 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., TWTH 10 A.M. to
4 P.M. and ARE ISSUED ONLY BY THE LIBRARIAN.
Borrowing privileges are available during regular hours of
operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until expiration
date of the TexShare card.
TexShare cards issued at the Alvord Public Library will expire
one (1) year from date of issuance. Renewal must be made in
person. TexShare cards will only be issue to patrons with
a six (6) month checkout history (six (6) successful transactions
completed since automation(May 7,2001)) and who are in good
standing (no fines or overdues or have not shown to be habitually
& excessively late(see below)) at the Alvord Public Library.
No TexShare cards will be issued to Alvord Public Library
patrons who have been habitually and excessively late in returning
materials during the six months prior to TexShare application
(3 or more times library materials were returned 10 or more
days late).
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: One renewal period
(two (2) weeks) will be allowed in person or by phone except
on items that have a hold on them.
RETURNS: Library materials may be returned to thecirculation
desk, outside book drop, by US mail or UPS/Expressmail and
should be postmarked by the due date. MAILED ITEMS MUSTBE
INSURED.
MAIL RETURN:
Alvord Public Library
P.O. Box 323
Alvord, Tx 76225
MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.
EXPRESS MAIL:
Alvord Public Library
117 N. Wickham St.
Alvord, Tx 76225
MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.
OVERDUES: As a courtesy, borrowers are reminded three (3)times
about overdues by mail or phone. Failure to return or pay
for lost items within eight (8) weeks of original due date
may result in prosecution. Borrower will be held responsible
for court costs in addition to the library's fines. Failure
to return items and/or pay fines will result insuspension
of privileges, and notification will be sent to home library.
RECALLS: We do not recall items, but no renewal will be made
on an item that has a hold request on it.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, videos, microforms,newspapers,
periodicals, and genealogy.
LOAN POLICIES: Loan period for TexShare borrowers is fourteen
(14) days. One (1) renewal is permitted except on items thathave
a hold request on them.
LOST ITEMS:
An item is considered lost if not returned within
eight (8) weeks of the due date.
Charges are as follows: the replacement price plus $10.00
processing fee.
Fines are not charged if the borrower has to pay for the lost
item.
BILLING: Payment of fines and lost materials
may be made at the circulation desk or by mail (see address
listed under"returns"). Please include TexShare
Card# and title of the borrowed item if paying by mail. TexShare
cardholder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result
of late returns, damages, or loss of materials. Failure to
comply will result in the loss of TexShare library card privileges,
and notification of responsible home library.
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