TexShare Library Lending Policies

Hansford County Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:
 Maria Carbajal, Library Director
Hansford County Library
122 Main Street
Spearman, TX 79081

PHONE: 806-659-2231

FAX: 806-659-5042

E-Mail: mcarbajal@mail.com

LIMITATIONS:  TexShare borrowers are limited to five items at any one time and are allowed the same lending period as regular patrons. Only one recheck wil be allowed. Patrons who owe $10.00 or more will be blocked from borrowing until the amount owed is paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Apply in person at 122 Main Street, Spearman, TX 79081. Must fill out application and provide two ID's - one with picture.

HOURS:

Regular hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. - Mon. thru Fri.
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Saturday
Summer hours (Memorial Day - Aug. 15): 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Mon. thru Fri.
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Saturday

CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards good for one year from date of issue and renewable on request in person, by phone or by e-mail.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:  Renewals may be requested in person, by phone or by e-mail.

RETURNS: Returns may be made to the circulation desk, in the bookdrop or by mail. If returned by mail, borrower is responsible for insurance or for loss is not insured.

MAIL RETURNS:
122 Main Street
Spearman, TX 79081

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are sent by mail. Borrower will receive two notices and then a bill for materials.

RECALLS:  We do not recall unless item is overdue. We will either phone or notify by mail if recall becomes necessary for an overdue item.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials and periodicals are our only non-circulating collections.

LOANS: TexShare borrowers will have the same loan policies as our local patrons. Books are checked out for two weeks, audio books for two weeks and videos for three days (Six days by special request).

FINES: Fines on books and audio books are $.10 per day per barcode (i.e. - an audio book with 4 tapes would be $.40 per day where a book with only one barcode would only be $.10 per day) Videos are $3.00 per day. Damage fees are assessed in relation to the amount of damage done to the item and will range from $3.00 up to the cost of the item.

LOST ITEMS:   Items are considered "lost" when they become thirty days overdue. We charge replacement cost plus a $5.00 service charge

BILLING: Bills for lost, damaged or overdue materials are due upon receipt and may be paid by mail or in person.