EFFIE & WILTON HEBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
TexShare Library Card Program
(Updated 02/04/03)
LIAISON:
Coleen Molden
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
2025 MERRIMAN STREET
PORT NECHES, TX
PHONE: 409 722 4554
URL:WWW.PTN.LIB.TX.US
LIMITATIONS: RESTRICTED TO ADULT NON-FICTION TITLES; NO MORE
THAN 8 ITEMS; NO RENEWALS.
TEXSHARE CARD POLICIES
Issuing a Hebert Public Library patron a TexShare card:
*A TexShare card is not automatically given to every patron.
*To receive a TexShare card, a patron must be a member in
good standing at the Hebert Public Library. No fines or fees
must appear on the patron's record.
*A Hebert Public Library patron must have been a patron with
the Hebert Public Library for one year before becoming eligible
to receive a TexShare card.
*A patron must produce a current photo ID before being issued
a TexShare card.
*The Texshare card will have an expiration date of three months
after issuance.
*A TexShare card will be issued to adult patrons only.
*The patron must be responsible for mailing the materials
back to the lending library.
*A TexShare card must be surrendered to the Hebert Public
Library staff if requested. Cards must be surrendered if delinquencies
or failure to return materials occur on a TexShare record.
*A patron will be blocked from using the Hebert Public Library
immediately upon learning of a TexShare overdue regardless
of the patron's status of Hebert Public Library account. Privileges
will be restored only when the patron produces written release
from his obligations by the lending TexShare library.
*A patron will be denied future Texshare privileges if he
defaults on a Texshare loan.
Serving a TexShare visitor
*TexShare patrons must produce a current photo ID and a current
library card from their home library.
*TexShare patrons must register as a Hebert Public Library
borrower.
*TexShare patrons must return Hebert Public Library items
which they borrow using the TexShare card to the Hebert Public
Library either in person or through priority mail
ELIGIBILITY: MUST PROVIDE PHOTO ID; TEXSHARE CARD FROM HOME
LIBRARY; TELEPHONE NUMBER; VALID PHYSICAL ADDRESS; VALID MAILING
ADDRESS.
CARD AVAILABILITY: TEXSHARE CARDS MUST BE ISSUED BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ON MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY.
HOURS:
SUNDAY: 2:30 - 8:30 p.m.;
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; SATURDAY: CLOSED
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: NO RENEWALS
RETURNS: RETURNS IN NIGHT BOOK DROP, AT FRONT DESK, OR BY
MAIL MAIL RETURN:
HEBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
2025 MERRIMAN STREET
PORT NECHES, TX 77651
OVERDUES: OVERDUE NOTICES WILL BE MAILED AFTER ITEM IS OVERDUE
FOR 2 WEEKS.
RECALLS: RECALL OF ANY ITEMS WILL BE BY PHONE
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: TEXSHARE USERS MAY NOT BORROW ANY
ITEMS EXCEPT ADULT NON-FICTION BOOK MATERIALS WHICH ARE NOT
CLASSIFIED AS REFERENCE. ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE UNAVAILABLE
FOR LOAN TO TEXSHARE PATRONS.
LOAN POLICIES: ADULT NON-FICTION CIRCULATING ITEMS WILL BE
LOANED FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO RENEWALS.
FINES: PATRONS WITH BOOKS LOANED ON TEXSHARE ACCOUNTS WILL
BE CHARGED 5 CENTS PER DAY PER ITEM FOR EACH DAY THE LIBRARY
IS OPEN.
LOST ITEMS:
ITEM IS CONSIDERED LOST WHEN SIX WEEKS OVERDUE.
CHARGES INCLUDE THE PRICE OF THE ITEM, POSTAGE CHARGES FOR
NOTICES, AND PROCESSING FEES FOR REPLACEMENT.
BILLING: PAYMENT OF OVERDUE/LOST CHARGES MUST BE MADE AT
THE LIBRARY. FAILURE TO PAY WILL RESULT IN THE ACCOUNT BEING
ASSIGNED TO THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FOR COLLECTION.
CHARGES MAY ALSO BE FILED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR VIOLATION
OF THE CITY ORDINANCE.
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