TexShare Library Lending Policies

Edwards Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Norma Jean Ruiz-Hearne
210 W. Gilbert
Henrietta, Texas 76365-2816

PHONE: (940) 538-4791

FAX: (940) 538-5861

E-Mail: norma.hearne@sbcglobal.net

LIMITATIONS: A maximum of 3 circulating items may be checked out at one time. Excluded items are as follows: reference materials, video, microform, audio cassettes and periodicals. Interlibrary loan is not offered on TexShare cards. Borrowing privileges will be blocked until outstanding fines are paid and overdue items returned.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrower must be 18 or over to receive a TexShare card. Borrowers must have a valid TexShare card, and photo ID showing permanent address. Both the TexShare card and photo ID must be presented to check out materials.

HOURS: Mon. Tues., Wed, Fri - 9-12:30 & 1:30-5:00 p.m. Thurs. - 12:00-8:00 p.m. Sat. - 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, and major holidays

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration date of the TexShare card. TexShare cards issued at Edwards Public Library will expire one (1) year from date of issuance. Renewal must be made in person. TexShare cards will only be issued to patrons with a six-month checkout history (six successful transactions completed) and who are in good-standing (no fines or overdues) at the Edwards Public Library .

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: One renewal period (two weeks) will be allowed in person or by phone.

RETURNS: Library material may be returned to the circulation desk, outside book drop, by US Mail or Express Mail and should be postmarked by the due date.

MAIL RETURNS: Edwards Public Library 210 W. Gilbert Henrietta, Texas 76365-2816. MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.

EXPRESS MAIL: Edwards Public Library 210 W. Gilbert Henrietta, TX 76351-2816 MAILED ITEMS MUST BE INSURED.

OVERDUES: As a courtesy, borrowers are reminded 3 times about overdues by phone or mail. Failure to return or pay for lost items within 8 weeks of original due date may result in prosecution. Borrower will be held responsible for court costs in addition to the library's fines. Failure to return items and/or pay fines will result in suspension of privileges, and notification will be sent to the home library.

RECALLS: Borrower will be notified by phone or mail if an item has been recalled. Borrower will be asked to return the item as a courtesy. No due date or fine rate change will be made.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference, video, audio cassettes, microform, newspapers, and periodicals.

LOANS: Loan period for TexShare borrowers is 14 days. One renewal permitted.

FINES: Fine rates are as follows: $.10 per day per item beginning day after due date. The fine limit will not exceed the price of the borrowed item. Damage to materials shall be determined on a case by case basis; however, items too badly damaged to meet circulation standards shall be assessed full replacement charges - replacement price plus $10.00 processing fee per item.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost if not returned within eight weeks of the due date. Charges are as follows: the replacement price plus $10.00 processing fee. Fines are not charged if the borrower has to pay for the lost item.

BILLING: Payment of fines and lost materials may be made at the Circulation Desk or by mail. (See address listed under "Returns"). Please include TexShare Card # and title of borrowed item if paying by mail. TexShare card holder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result of late return, damage, or loss of materials. Failure to comply will result in the loss of TexShare library card privileges, and notification of responsible home library.