Harris County Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 03/22/2005)
LIAISON:
Sandra Dies, Circulation Manager
8080 El Rio Street
Houston TX 77054
PHONE: 713-749-9000
FAX: 713-749-9090
E-Mail: sdies@hcpl.net
LIMITATIONS: Regular Harris County Public Library borrowing
privileges, with the exception of Interlibrary Loan, will
be granted to all TexShare card holders whose TexShare cards
have not expired. Privileges do not include remote access
to electronic databases under contract or restricted by licensing
agreements. Checkout is not allowed if there are any overdue
items or fines; privileges are restored upon resolution of
all outstanding charges.
ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers may apply by completing a
Harris County Public Library application form and presenting
it in person, at any Harris County Public Library location,
along with: current valid TexShare card from issuing library,
proof of current mailing address (see HCPL Website at http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/geninfo/libcards.htm
for acceptable ID/proof of address and listing of Library
locations).
CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards will expire on the same date as
the borrower's TexShare card (up to 2 years from the HCPL
registration date), and must be renewed before privileges
are restored.
HOURS: See HCPL Website at http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/branchinfo/branin.htm
for complete hours information, including holidays.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: All items except items with requests
may be renewed up to two times, in person at any HCPL location,
from any touch-tone telephone using the HCPL Telecirc service
(713-747-4763), or online at http://ipac-srv.hcpl.net/ipac-cgi/ipac.exe
(online or Telecirc transactions require Library card and
PIN).
RETURNS: Only HCPL materials may be returned to any HCPL
location, inside during normal business hours or outside through
book return slots after hours. Items are due no later than
11:59 p.m. on the stated due date. Any items placed in the
book drop after that time are subject to late charges if the
due date has passed. If items cannot be returned in person,
they may be returned by U.S. Mail or UPS/Express Mail (see
addresses below). Items returned to either address will be
checked in as soon as possible upon receipt at a circulation
location, and the borrower will be responsible for any fines
associated with mail/delivery/distribution delays
MAIL RETURN:
Harris County Public Library, ATTN: TexShare
Returned Items, 8080 El Rio Street, Houston TX 77054 EXPRESS MAIL: Harris County Public Library, ATTN: TexShare
Returned Items, 8080 El Rio Street, Houston TX 77054
OVERDUES: A courtesy reminder notice is
sent 14 days past the due date on unreturned materials.
Bills for outstanding items are mailed when items become
120 days overdue. Returning the item(s) and paying late
fine(s), or paying the bill for the cost of the item(s)
will resume borrowing privileges.
RECALLS: HCPL does not recall items. Items that have been
requested through the reserves system will not be renewed.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, professional
collection, microfilm, and microfiche items do not circulate.
LOAN POLICIES: The loan period for videocassettes and DVDs
is 1 week. The loan period for everything else is 2 weeks.
FINES: The fines on overdue videocassettes
and DVDs in $.25 per day. The fine for all other circulating
materials is $.10 per day. The maximum fine charge is
$3.00 per item. No library materials are due on dates
the library is closed for holidays, but overdue fines
do accrue during holiday periods.
LOST ITEMS: Overdue items are considered
"lost" and bills are mailed when items become
120 days overdue. Returning the item(s) and paying late
fine(s), or paying the bill for the cost of the item(s)
will resume borrowing privileges.
BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Borrowing privileges
are suspended until all outstanding charges have been resolved.
ADDITIONAL: Complete information about Harris County Public
Library circulation policies and procedures, as well as other
services, is available along with the Library's website at
http://www.hcpl.net
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