TexShare Library Lending Policies

Austin Memorial Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Mary Merell
Interim Library Director
Austin Memorial Library
220 S. Bonham Ave.
Cleveland, TX 77327-4591

PHONE: 281-592-3920

FAX: 281-593-0361

E-Mail: aml@austinmemlib.org

URL: http://www.austinmemlib.org

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders will be held to the same borrowing limits as local patrons at the library. If a cardholder's fine exceeds $5.00, borrowing privileges will be suspended until the fine is paid.

ELIGIBILITY: All information and forms pertaining to the TexShare program are available at the customer service desk in the library. In addition to completing an application, patrons requesting borrowers privileges must have a current TexShare card, a current form of picture ID (driver's license, school ID, Ets.) and a vaild proof of mailing address in their name ( a bill, proof of car insurance, personalized checks, etc.)

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare borrowing privileges are granted and cards are issued at any time after the library opens until thirty (30) minutes before the library closes.

HOURS:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10AM to 6 PM.
Tuesday: 10AM to 8PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Sunday: Closed

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Materials can be renewed in person, by phone, or online twice (a maximum of six weeks use) unless the material is overdue or on a reserve list. The borrower's Austin Memorial Library card number is required to renew items, especially by phone or online.

RETURNS: The cardholder is responsible for returning all items to the library on or before the date due. A 24-hour Book Drop and a separate 24-hour Video/Audio/CD-ROM Drop are available on site. Materials may be returned in person, by priority mail, or using a delivery service, but the cardholder assumes all responsibility and expense involved in returning items.

MAIL RETURN: Austin Memorial Library, 220 S. Bonham Ave., Cleveland, TX 77327-4591

OVERDUES: Overdue notices will be sent automatically by mail and can be sent by e-mail if requested.

RECALLS: We will not renew material if it has been put on reserve by another patron but will honor the full two week circulation period for a TexShare patron.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: No reference items can be checked out.

LOAN POLICIES: Check out periods for the majority of items are two weeks/fourteen days. Length of check out may vary by type of material but policies are the same for both Austin Memorial Library patrons and TexShare card borrowers.

FINES: Fines vary according to type of material borrowed but are the same for both Austin Memorial Library patrons and TexShare card borrowers. Late fees range from ten (10) cents to $1.00 per day depending on type of material.

LOST ITEMS: Current replacement cost of item plus $3.50 processing charge for any lost or damaged beyond use items. If item is found and returned in good condition, Austin Memorial will refund cost.

BILLING: Payment in cash or by check of fines and/or fees for lost/damaged materials can be made in person or by mail. Non-returned items are subject to legal recourse as per municipal ordinance. If more that $5.00 is owed by the cardholder, borrowing privileges are suspended at the Austin Memorial Library and the patron's home library will be informed and encouraged to suspend borrowing privileges there as well.

ADDITIONAL: For more information about the Austin Memorial Library and access to our card catalog online, visit our web site at www.austinmemlib.org.