TexShare Library Lending Policies

Lake Whitney Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Rita Campbell - Library Director
Lake Whitney Public Library
P.O. Box 2050
Whitney, Texas 76692-2050

PHONE: 254 694-4639 or 694-7164

FAX: 254-694-0896

E-Mail: whitneycity@ytx.us.net

LIMITATIONS: Each patron may check out 3 books,check out times for books are for 3 weeks.Patron may renew by telephone or at circulation desk as long as materials are not on reserve.All library materials must be returned by the due date or late fees will be charged. Patron library privileges will be restricted until all fines or fees are paid in full.Reference books and Genealogy books are not for check out.

ELIGIBILITY: Texshare borrowers may apply at the library circulation desk during normal library hours. Library requires a valid drivers license or a valid picture ID card.

CARD AVAILABILITY: All new library cards can be obtained at circulation desk with proper ID. Most cards do not have an expiration date. "Friends of the Library " have an yearly expiration date.

HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Library is closed on most holidays.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Patrons may renew library materials either over the phone or in person at circulation desk on or before due dates unless materials are on reserve.

RETURNS: Patrons may return all library materials at circulation desk,placed in book drop or materials may be mailed in.

MAIL RETURN: Lake Whitney Public Library P.O. Box 2050 Whitney,Texas 76692-2050

EXPRESS MAIL: Lake Whitney Public Library 106 N. Colorado Whitney,Texas 76692

OVERDUES: Patrons are reminded by a telephone call after 1 week,a post card is sent by mail after 2 weeks. No other reminders are sent. RECALLS: Patrons are not notified of recalls.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference and Genealogy materials are non - circulating .

LOAN POLICIES: All books & audios are on loaned for 3 weeks. Videos are on loan for 1 week.

FINES: Overdue fines on all books are $.15 per day per book,videos & audios fines are $3.00 per day per tape. All lost,damaged or overdue materials must be paid or replaced.

LOST ITEMS: Items are considered lost after 30 days from due date. Prices are listed in our catalog and may be obtained from library director.

BILLING: All fines and fees are due the 1st of each month. Fines and fees can be paid at the circulation desk during normal operating hours or can be mailed to the: Lake Whitney Public Library P.O. Box 2050 Whitney,texas 76692