Blinn College
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Mary Castle, Coordinator of Library Services
P.O. Box 6030
Bryan, TX 77805-6030
PHONE: (979) 209-7271
FAX: (979) 209-7279
E-Mail: mcastle@blinn.edu
URL: http://www.blinn.edu/library/

LIMITATIONS:
TexShare card holders are given general circulation privileges in the Blinn College Libraries at the Brenham, Bryan, and Schulenburg campuses with the following additions and exceptions:1) TexShare borrowers are limited to two items in circulation at one time. 2) Items may be recalled after one week if requested by Blinn students or faculty. 3) Borrowing privileges are suspended if fines are owed or items are overdue. 4) Interlibrary loan service is not provided for TexShare borrowers. 5) Public library borrowers must be at least 18 years of age. 6) Subject areas and specific items in high demand by Blinn students may not circulate to TexShare borrowers.

ELIGIBILITY:
Bring TexShare library card and a valid photo I.D. to the Circulation Desk at any Blinn Library to register for borrower privileges. Registrations are not accepted by mail or phone. Once a TexShare Card holder is registered for borrower privileges, the TexShare Library Card, as well as another picture I.D. such as a driver's license or student I.D. must be presented to check out material; the TexShare Library Card cannot be used by itself to check out items. Public library borrowers must be at least 18 years of age.

CARD AVAILABILITY:
Applications for borrower privileges are accepted during normal library hours which are posted on the Blinn Library website. Borrower privileges are extended only for the current semester and must be updated for each semester.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
Items may be renewed once in person or by phone unless a request has been placed on the item by another patron. Patron must have item(s) to be renewed in hand before calling.

RETURNS:
TexShare borrowers are responsible for returning items to the library by the due date. Items may be returned to the service desk or after hours books drop at any Blinn Library or by first-class, insured mail to the address listed below. Items must be packaged so they cannot be damaged during mailing. The borrower is responsible for the materials until they are checked in at the circulation desk. Late fees will be assessed for material received after the due date, regardless of postmark.

MAIL RETURN:
Blinn College Library
Attention: Circulation Desk
902 College Avenue
Brenham, TX 77833

OVERDUES:
The library is not responsible for notifying borrowers that materials are overdue. However, as a courtesy, notices are usually sent for overdue items.

RECALLS:
Fines for recalled items increase to $1 per day after original due date is reached.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:
Reference books, closed-shelf materials, periodicals, special collections, slides and photographs, microforms, reserve items, rare items, computer software, and all types of equipment. Some subject areas may be restricted to Blinn students due to assignments or high demand.

LOANS:
The checkout period is 14 days for most books, 7 days for most videos. TexShare borrowers are entitled to two items in circulation at any one time. Some items circulate for shorter periods due to high demand.

FINES:
Fine rate is $.25 per item, per day. Damaged items are assessed per condition of the item. Damage fees may range from a minimum $5.00 repair charge to full replacement cost of the item plus accumulated fines, a $10.00 processing fee and any applicable binding fee. Any fines or fees not paid in full by the end of the semester in which the charges occurred will be reported to the TexShare borrower's home library.

LOST ITEMS:
Lost items are assessed the replacement cost of the item, any accumulated overdue fine, a $10.00 processing fee and any applicable binding fee.

BILLING:
Payment may be made at any Blinn Library circulation desk.

ADDITIONAL:
Additional information may be obtained by calling: (979) 209-7271 or (979) 830-4250. The library homepage is accessible at: http://www.blinn.edu/library/.