TexShare Library Lending Policies

Hemphill County Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

April Dillon
Library Director
Hemphill County Library
500 Main Street
Canadian, Texas 79014

PHONE: 806-323-5282

FAX: 806-323-6102

E-Mail: hcl@usa.com

LIMITATIONS: A maxim of 5 circulating items may be checked out at a time. Only 2 of the items may be tapes, CDs, of videos. Items may be renewed 1 time if there is no outstanding request. Genealogy materials are restricted to local patrons only. Interlibrary loan is not offered to TexShare card holders. Borrowing privileges will be blocked until outstanding fines are paid and overdue items returned.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers must have a valid TexShare card and photo ID (issued by a federal or state agency OR by a college or university) showing address.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration date of the TexShare card.

HOURS:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - Noon

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Items may be renewed 1 time in person, by phone, fax or e-mail. An item will not be renewed if a request had been placed on that item.

RETURNS: All material may be returned during regular library hours at the circulation desk, or by first class mail. An after hours drop is also available. If returned by mail, the borrower is responsible for insurance and for loss if not insured. May also be returned via UPS.

MAIL RETURN:

Hemphill County Library
500 Main Street
Canadian, Texas 79014

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are sent by mail. Borrowers will receive two overdue notices and a bill.

RECALLS: No Recalls.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Non-circulating items are Reference materials, rare books, microfilm, periodicals and genealogy materials.

LOAN POLICIES: Loan period is fourteen days for print materials and audio books. Videos check out for 3 days.

FINES: Fines are 10 cents a day per barcode on books and audio books. Fines for videos are $2.50 a day. Fees for damages materials are based on the actual cost of repair or replacement.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost when one month overdue. The fees for lost items are replacement plus processing.

BILLING: Payment of fines and fees may be made at the circulation desk or by mail. Please include your name and the title of borrowed items if paying by mail. Unpaid bills are turned over to the County Attorney.

ADDITIONAL: www.hlc-lib.org/canadian/index.html