Higgins Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(updated 06/09/2004)
LIAISON: Joan Smith
Librarian
Higgins Public Library
Box 250
Higgins, TX 79046-0250
PHONE: 806-852-2214
FAX: 806-852-2214
E-Mail:joanie.smith@usa.com
URL: www.hlc-lib.org/higgins
LIMITATIONS: Borrowers are given the
same privileges as Higgins Public Library patrons and
may check out materials in all formats. Borrowers are
asked not to deplete all items in any one subject area.
Materials not returned on time will incur a fine. Borrowers
owing a fine or fee for overdue, lost or damaged materials
will be blocked from all other Harrington Library Consortium
member libraries and Texas Panhandle Library System
member libraries as well as Higgins Public Library until
restitution is made.
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone must apply for
a TexShare Card from their home library. A TexShare
Borrower must show their current, valid TexShare card
and a picture ID (drivers license preferred) before
item checkouts are allowed. Materials will be due according
to the Higgins Public Library policy or 10 days before
the TexShare card expires.
CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrower may apply
for a TexShare Card during regular library hours.
HOURS:
Higgins Public Library Open Hours:
Monday 1p.m. - 6p.m.
Tuesday through Friday 1p.m. - 5p.m.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Materials may
be renewed one time for the regular lending period.....materials
may be renewed by phone, e-mail, fax or in person.
RETURNS: Borrower is responsible for
the safe return of all materials. Materials may be returned
in person to the Public Library or the City Hall Office(which
is connected to Library), when the Library is not opened,
or materials may be returned through the mail, UPS etc.
MAIL RETURN:
Higgins Public Library
Box 250
Higgins, TX 79046-0250
EXPRESS MAIL:
Higgins Public Library
201 N. Main
Higgins, TX 79046
OVERDUES: Overdue Notice will be sent
by mail first and then over the phone after three notices
by mail.
RECALLS: Materials will not be recalled,
if the material is new, it must be returned within 14
days ... it cannot be rechecked. Fine rate does not
change.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference is
the only non-circulating item.
LOAN POLICIES: The same as Higgins
Public Library patrons....we do not have videos....so
books and talking books are both checked out for 14
days. Equipment no longer than 10 days and the same
for periodicals.
FINES AND FEES: No fine or fee will
exceed the cost of the replacement of that item.
Books, Talking Books and Periodicals 5 cents per open
day
Equipment $3.00 per day
Copies made (colored included) 10 cents per page
$2.00 up to the first three minutes to fax.
$2.00 for each additional three minutes
LOST ITEMS: When an item is reported
as being lost or stolen, or eight weeks overdue it is
considered lost. The borrower is then responsible for
paying the replacement cost of that item.
BILLING: Bills are due 5 days after
receipt. Payment will be made to the Higgins Public
Library, Box 250, Higgins, TX 79046 either in person
or through the mail. If the borrower fails to pay, he
will not be allowed to use the Higgins Public Library
as well as all other Harrington Library Consortium Libraries
and Texas Panhandle Library System member libraries.
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