TexShare Library Lending Policies

Eagle Pass Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Thomas D. Eggers, Library Director
589 East Main
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
PHONE: 830-773-2516
FAX: 830-773-4204
E-Mail: libdir@cityofeaglepass.com
URL: www.eaglepass.lib.tx.us

LIMITATIONS:
1. A maximum of 8 books may be checked out.
2. A maximum of 2 A/V items may be checked out.
3. No reference items may be checked out to any user.
4. Non-reference Texana items may be checked out to local card holders only.
5. Reference services will not be provided to non-local residents.
6. Unpaid fines will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.
7. Items may be renewed twice. If there there is high demand for the item, we may call the user and ask them nicely to please hurry up and finish it.

ELIGIBILITY: To apply for borrowing privileges at the Eagle Pass Public Library, they should bring a photo ID and a current proof of residence.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Card must be renewed one year from date of issue. Borrowing privileges are granted during regular hours of operation.

HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We are closed on holidays and long weekends.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Items may be only renewed by phone or in person.

RETURNS: Borrowers may return items to the library in person or by mail.

MAIL RETURN:
Eagle Pass Public Library
589 East Main
Eagle Pass, TX 78852

OVERDUES: We remind them with a phone call.

RECALLS: We issue reserve slips,which are attached to the original card, then they are notified

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference.

LOAN POLICIES: 3 weeks.

FINES: Currently, the rate is 15 cents per day for books and a $1.50 per day for A/V items. I have requested that these be increased and will notify you when and if they are.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered to be lost when it is not returned at the end of the borrowing period. We currently charge a replacement cost (generally based on what Amazon.com says it is) + a $3.00 processing fee. If they bring in a new, identical replacement item, we waive the $3.00 processing fee.

BILLING: Payment is due upon receipt to the Eagle Pass Public Library at 589 East Main, Eagle Pass, Texas 78852. Failure to pay will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges. It will further result in the Library filing a complaint for prosecution with the City of Eagle Pass municipal court.