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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Converse Area Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 04/21/2006 )

LIAISON:

Belinda Casanova, Library Director
P.O. Box 36
Converse, Texas 78109

PHONE: 210-659-4160

FAX: 210-659-4160

E-Mail: Cconverse@satx.rr.com

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders will follow the checkout limitations of our regular card holders. Reference materials, local history materials and periodicals may not be checked out. Items may be renewed one time in person or by telephone during regular library hours. No materials will be checked out to library users who owe fines or have overdue materials.

ELIGIBILITY: Applications for TexShare cards must be made in person at the library during normal business hours. A photo I.D. and written proof of address will be required. TexShare cards will be issued to Converse Area Public Library patrons who are in good standing at the library. A parent\'s signature will be required for cards issued to children 15 years and under.

HOURS:

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 -- 5:00
Wednesday 10:00 -- 7:00
Thursday 10:00 -- 5:00
Friday 10:00 -- 5:00
Saturday 10:00 -- 2:00

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewals may be made one time either in person or by telephone during regular library hours.

RETURNS: Only items checked out at the Converse Area Public Library may be returned to the library. Items may be returned inside the library during normal business hours, by first-class mail or by UPS or Express Mail at the borrower 's expense.

MAIL RETURN: Converse Area Public Library P.O. Box 36 Converse, TX 78109

EXPRESS MAIL: Converse Area Public Library c/o Converse City Hall 403 S. Seguin St. Converse, TX 78109

OVERDUES: When possible overdue notices will be sent by first class mail when any item is one week overdue. The customer is responsible for all charges on overdue items whether or not a notice is received. RECALLS: TexShare cardholders will be called by telephone if they are with the CAPL calling area or by first class mail if the items they checked out are past due and have been requested by another customer.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, local history materials, and periodicals do not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: Books and audiocassettes are checked out for three weeks. Video cassettes are checked out for 2 days.

FINES: Adult books $ .20 per day per book Maximum fine $2.00 per book Juvenile books .10 per day per book Maximum fine $1.00 per book Videocassettes 1.00 per day per video Maximum fine $10.00 per videocassette Audiocassettes .50 per day per audio Maximum fine $5.00 per audiocassette Repair fees: Torn covers $2.00 Barcode replacement $1.00 Torn pages $2.00

LOST ITEMS: Any item two weeks past due or any item damaged beyond repair will be considered as lost. The person checking out the item(s) will be billed replacement costs plus a $5.00 processing fee.

BILLING: Bills for lost items, fines or repairs will be due upon receipt and will be considered past due after two weeks. Bills may be paid in person at the library during normal business hours or by first class mail.

ADDITIONAL: Complete information about any Converse Area Public Library policy or procedure is available at the library.


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