TexShare Library Lending Policies

Fayette Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Kathy Carter, Director
& Annette Ruckert, Head Librarian
Fayette Public Library
855 South Jefferson
La Grange, Texas 78945

PHONE: 979-968-3765 and 979-968-6418

FAX: 979-968-6418 FAX:

E-Mail: library@cityoflg.com

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders may borrow up to five books from the circulating collection for a two-week loan period. Items not available for circulation to TexShare borrowers are: nonprint materials (audio, video, software), reference items, newspapers and magazines, and interlibrary loan items. Other library use policies are identical to those set for our local cardholders. A copy of Fayette Public Library's "Policies, Rules, and Forms" handbook is available for review upon request.

ELIGIBILITY: Upon request, Fayette Public Library will issue TexShare cards to Fayette County residents who are registered borrowers in good standing (no overdue items, fines, or fees). Visiting TexShare cardholders are required to obtain a Fayette Public Library card before borrowing privileges are granted. All applicants must present a valid Texas driver's license or other acceptable form of address verification. All other registration policies apply.

HOURS:

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and most holidays.

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare and Fayette Public Library cards are issued at the library's circulation desk during regular hours of operation. It is the cardholder's responsibility to notify the library of contact/address changes and to request a library card renewal. The library charges a fee of fifty cents for the replacement of a card that has been lost, stolen, or damaged.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Items may be renewed in person, by telephone, or by e-mail. The library will grant a two-week renewal upon request. Items that are reserved for other patrons are not available for renewal.

RETURNS: Borrowers are responsible for returning items directly to Fayette Public Library by the due date. Items may be returned to the circulation desk during open hours or in the book drop located on the west side (highway side) of the building. Borrowers may also return items to the library by insured mail.

MAIL RETURN: Send the items by insured mail to:

Fayette Public Library
855 South Jefferson
La Grange, Texas 78945

EXPRESS MAIL: Same

OVERDUES: Overdue notices/bills are sent by mail as a courtesy to library patrons. Borrowers are responsible for all overdue items, fines, and fees.

RECALLS: An item that is on reserve for another patron will not be renewed. A TexShare borrower who requests a renewal for a reserved item will be asked to return that item by the due date.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Nonprint materials (audios, videos, software); reference items; newspapers and magazines; interlibrary loan items; local history archive materials and Texana collection.

LOAN POLICIES: TexShare cardholders may borrow up to five books from the circulating collection for a two-week loan period. The library will grant a two-week renewal upon request. An item that is on reserve for another patron is not available for renewal. FINES: Fines for overdue materials are five cents per day per item, up to $5.00 per item. An additional $2.00 fee will be charged to patrons who receive an overdue notice/bill. A replacement cost will be charged for lost and/or damaged items, based on Fayette Public Library's replacement cost schedule.

LOST ITEMS: Items are considered lost when the library is so notified by the TexShare borrower, or when there is no response to overdue/bill notifications by mail. A replacement cost will be charged based on Fayette Public Library's replacement cost schedule in the library's "Policies, Rules, and Forms" handbook.

BILLING: Payment for lost and/or damaged materials and overdue fines/fees may be made in person or by mail, in cash or by personal check. Payment is due immediately upon notification. Special payment arrangements for large balances may be made at the discretion of the head librarian or library director. Failure to pay fines, fees, and replacement costs will result in the restriction and/or revocation of borrowing privileges.

ADDITIONAL: Additional information is available on Fayette Public Library's home page at http://lagrange.fais.net/library/