TexShare Library Lending Policies

DeSoto Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Marq Runnels
211 E. Pleasant Run Road, Suite C.,
DeSoto, Texas, 75115
PHONE: 972-230-9656
FAX: 972-230-5797
E-Mail: mrunnels@library.ci.desoto.tx.us
URL: www.desotolibrary.info

LIMITATIONS: First time borrowers are limited to four items that must be checked out for at least 48 hours. After the initial items are returned there is a maximum of twenty five items. Videos are limited to four per household. Borrower privileges will be blocked until outstanding fines and fees are paid and overdue items returned.

ELIGIBILITY: To apply for a library card you must present a valid TexShare card issued by your home library, and a valid Texas Driver's License, Texas I.D., or Military I.D. Acceptable proof of residency, such as a utility bill, car insurance, voter's registration card, or signed rent or lease agreement, must be provided if your identification does not have your current address. Cards may be obtained at the Circulation desk. Please refer to the library card and borrower information on our website www.desotolibrary.info

HOURS:

Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Materials may be renewed one time in person or over the phone. Materials on reserve and items on which fines are owed may not be renewed. Videos may not be renewed.

RETURNS: Materials may be returned at the Circulation desk during normal business hours or in the 24 hour Book and Video Drops located at the west end of the building.

MAIL RETURN:

Circulation Department- TexShare
211 E. Pleasant Run Road, Suite C.,
DeSoto, Texas, 75115

OVERDUES: Patrons are notified by phone one day after an item becomes overdue. Patrons are sent a First notice, by mail seven days after an item is overdue, and a Final notice fourteen days after an item is overdue. If an item has not been returned in thirty days, the patron is billed the replacement cost of the item and a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee.

RECALLS: No recalls.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, Microform Serials, Periodicals, and most federal and city government documents

LOAN POLICIES: Books and Books on Tape are loaned for twenty one days and may be renewed once if there are no reserves on the items. Videos are loaned for seven days and may not be renewed.

FINES: Overdue fines on Books and Books on Tape are .25 cents per day and Videos are $1.00 per day. The maximum fine per item is $5.00. Patrons will be charged the replacement cost of an item for irreparable damage. All delinquent accounts with a balance of $25.00 or more will be turned over to the library's material recovery service and charged a $10.00 collection fee. Notification will be sent to the TexShare cardholder's home library. Please refer to the library's fines and fees information on our website www.desotolibrary.info

LOST ITEMS: Patrons will be charged the replacement cost of the item and a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee for all lost materials.

BILLING: Payments may be made at the Circulation desk or mailed to the DeSoto Public Library. The TexShare cardholder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result of a late return, damage, or loss of materials. Failure to comply will result in the loss of TexShare card privileges and notification will be sent to the TexShare cardholder\'s home library.

ADDITIONAL: You may access additional information on our website www.desotolibrary.info