Dallas Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Updated: 05/17/2007)
LIAISON:
Laurie Evans, Interim Director of
Libraries
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-5499
PHONE: 214-670-7809
FAX: 214-670-7839
E-Mail: levans@dallaslibrary.org
URL: http://www.dallaslibrary.org/
LIMITATIONS: No more than 5 items may be borrowed
at one time. No non-circulating items may be borrowed.
No current materials (anything received within the last
6 months) may be borrowed.
ELIGIBILITY: Application is made at
the circulation desk at any Dallas Public Library location.
Card is for a period of 6 months. Photo identification
and address verifications required. CARD AVAILABILITY: Card may be renewed after
6 months, if in good standing.
HOURS:
Central Library:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Branch Libraries:
47 hours per week, schedules vary.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
Materials may be renewed:
- in person
- by telephone
- self-service with library card number and PIN
RETURNS: Materials can be returned to any
Dallas Public Library location. All locations have an
outside materials return for after hours returns.
MAIL RETURN:
Returns by mail should be addressed to:
Central Circulation Services Division
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-5499
EXPRESS MAIL: Same as U.S. Mail address
OVERDUES: Sent by email, if provided by
borrower: otherwise, reminders are sent by mail.
RECALLS: If a request has been placed
on an item, it will not be renewed. It will be recalled
to fill the request.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference,Fine books,Genealogy,some
Government Documents,Current materials, Archival materials,
most periodical titles.
LOAN POLICIES: Books: 21 days (some 14 days)
DVDs/VHS: 7 days
CDs and cassette tapes: 21 days
FINES: All late charges are per item per
day including holidays and closed days
Books: 30¢
DVDs/VHS: $1.00
CDs and cassette tapes: 50¢
LOST ITEMS: An item is declared lost when
it is 21 days overdue. Charge is for the cost of the
item plus $10 processing fee.
BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Card
privileges immediately revoked. Patron accounts of $35
or more and 55 days overdue, including fines and assumed
lost items are referred to a collection agency and a
$20 collection fee is added to the account.
Payment at all DPL locations and by mail to:
Circulation Services
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-5499
ADDITIONAL: Account must be in good
standing for all borrower services (check-out, renewal,
etc.)
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