Friendswood Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 03/02/2001)
LIAISON:
Matthew Riley, Reference Associate
416 S Friendswood Dr.
Friendswood, TX 77546
PHONE: 281-482-7135
FAX: 281-482-2685
E-Mail: mriley@friendswood.lib.tx.us
LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders will be
held to the same borrowing limits as local patrons at the
library. If a cardholder's fine exceeds $5.00, borrowing privileges
will be suspended until the fine is paid.
ELIGIBILITY:All information and forms pertaining to the TexShare
program are available at the reference desk in the library.
In addition to completing an application, cardholders must
have both a current TexShare card and a current form of photo
ID (driver's license, school ID, etc.) HOURS:Mon - Wed: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs: Noon to 9 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday
CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare borrowing privileges
are granted and cards are issued at any time during regular
business hours.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS : Materials can be renewed in person,
by phone, or online. The borrower's library card number is
required to renew items. RETURNS : The cardholder is responsible for returning all items
to the library before the end of the checkout period. The
materials may be returned in person, by mail, or using a delivery
service, but the cardholder assumes all expenses involved
in returning the items. MAIL RETURN:
Friendswood Public Library 416 S Friendswood
Dr Friendswood TX 77546
OVERDUES: Overdue notices will be sent by mail.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: TexShare cardholders are eligible to
borrow all circulating materials.
LOAN POLICIES: Checkout periods vary according to the type
of material borrowed, but are the same for both resident and
TexShare cardholders.
FINES: Fines vary according to the type of material borrowed,
but are the same for both resident and TexShare cardholders.
Maximum fines are $5.00/item for most materials & $10.00/item
for new books and video formats.
LOST ITEMS:
If an item is lost, the cardholder is charged
for the price of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee. If
a lost item is recovered within one year, the cardholder is
given a refund minus the processing fee and any fines due
at the time the material was recovered
BILLING: Payment of fines and lost charges can be made in
person or by mail. If more than $5.00 is owed by the cardholder,
borrowing privileges are suspended at the Friendswood library
and the institution which issued the TexShare card is informed
and encouraged to suspend borrowing privileges as well.
ADDITIONAL: For more information about the Friendswood library,
visit our web site at http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/
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