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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Denton Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(Updated: 08/22/2007)

LIAISON:

Linda Touraine, Coordinator of Adult Services
3228 Teasley Lane
Denton, TX 76210

PHONE: 940-349-8762

FAX: 940-349-8383

E-Mail: linda.touraine@cityofdenton.com

URL: dentonlibrary.com

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders may check out 1 book (adult or youth) at a time.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation at all locations. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration date on the card issued by the home library.

HOURS:
Denton Public Library:
Emily Fowler Central Library: M,W,F&Sa - 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Tu&Th - 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m, Su - 1:00-5:00 p.m.;
North Branch Library: M,Tu,&W - 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Th.,F&Sa. - 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Su - 1:00-5:00 p.m.;
South Branch Library: M, 12:00-9:00 p.m., Tu,Th,F&Sa - 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., W, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., S, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
All three locations are closed on major holidays.

CARD AVAILABILITY : Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation. borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration of the card.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS : Items may not be renewed.

RETURNS : Books may be returned to any Denton location. Books may also be returned via the U.S. Postal Service. Items reurned via mail should be sent in ample time to be received by the due date in order to avoid overdue charges.

MAIL RETURN:
Denton Public Library - North Branch
3020 N. Locust St.
Denton, TX 76209

OVERDUES: As a courtesy, borrowers are mailed an overdue notice when items are one month overdue. Failure to return or pay for lost items may result in the deliquent accounts being reported to a collection agency, borrowing privileges suspended and the home library notified.

RECALLS: No recalls.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Genealogy, reference, newspapers, periodicals, Texana, microform, videos, DVDs, audio books, and CDs .

LOAN POLICIES: All books are loaned for a three weeks.

FINES: Late fees are $.25 per day.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost if it is not returned within three months. The cost to replace an item plus a $5.00 processing fee will be charged.

BILLING: Payments for overdue fees or lost tiems may be made in person at any of the three locations, or sent through the mail to the North Branch Library. Please include your library card number and name. For lost items, include the title of the book.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All library customers are assessed an additional fee of $15.00 if their account is turned over to the collection agency.

 

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