Tues, Wed, Fri - 9-12:30 & 1:30-5:30
Thurs - 1-9 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays
CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges
and card applications are available during regular hours of
operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the
expiration date of the TexShare card. TexShare cards issued
at Archer Public Library will expire one (1) year from date
of issuance. Renewal must be made in person. TexShare cards
will only be issued to patrons with a six-month checkout history
(six successful transactions completed) and who are in good-standing
(no fines or overdues) at the Archer Public Library.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: One renewal
period (two weeks) will be allowed in person or by phone.
RETURNS: Library material may be returned
to the circulation desk, outside book drop, by US Mail or
Express Mail and should be postmarked by the due date.
MAIL RETURNS: Archer Public Library P.O.
Box 957 Archer City, TX 76351 MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.
EXPRESS MAIL: Archer Public Library 103 N. Center Archer
City, TX 76351 MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.
OVERDUES: As a courtesy, borrowers
are reminded 3 times about overdues by phone or mail. Failure
to return or pay for lost items within 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 in suspension
of privileges, and notification will be sent to the home library.
RECALLS: Borrower will be notified
by phone or mail if an item has been recalled. Borrower will
be asked to return the item as a courtesy. No due date or
fine rate change will be made.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference,video,
microform, newspapers, and periodicals.
LOANS: Loan period for TexShare borrowers
is 14 days. One renewal permitted.
FINES: Fine rates are as follows: $.10
per day per item beginning day after due date. The fine limit
will not exceed the price of the borrowed item. Damage to
materials shall be determined on a case by case basis; however,
items too badly damaged to meet circulation standards shall
be assessed full replacement charges - replacement price plus
$15.00 processing fee per item.
LOST ITEMS:
An item is considered lost
if not returned within eight weeks of the due date. Charges
are as follows: the replacement price plus $15.00 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 borrowed item if paying by mail. TexShare card holder
agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result of late return,
damage, or loss of materials. Failure to comply will result
in the loss of TexShare library card privileges, and notification
of responsible home library.
