Madison County Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Update: 6/21/02)
LIAISON:
Veronica Grooms or Brenda Pearson, Librarian/Assistant
Librarian
605 S. May
Madisonville, Texas 77864
PHONE: 936-348-6118
FAX: 936-348-6118
E-Mail: mclib@madisoncountytx.org
LIMITATIONS: Up to 3 items may be checked out for 2 weeks.
Items may be renewed for one additional loan period. Reference
and local history/genealogy collections are not circulated.Video
and audio tapes are excluded from check out. Unpaid fines
will result in blocking of borrowing privileges.
ELIGIBILITY: Must have a current TexShare Card and a valid
photo ID-TX driver\'s license, TX identity card or student
ID. Present these to staff at circulation desk. Fill out library
TexShare card application. Return materials on time and ingood
condition.
CARD AVAILABILITY: Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
We observe all County Holidays and are closed on election
days as we are a polling place. TexShare cards are valid for
one year from date of issue. Borrowers must have had a card
from the Madison County Library for at least 1 year to apply
for a TexShare Card. They must be in good standing--no fines
or fees owed and no lost materials. Applicants must be at
least 18 years of age. Lost TexShare cards must be reported
immediately. There is a 50 cent fee for replacement of lost,
stolen, or damaged cards.
HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. We observe County
Holidays and are closed on election days as we are a polling
place.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewals may be made in person, by
fax, phone or e-mail. Only one additional loan period is granted.
RETURNS: Return items to the front desk, the drop box or
by mail. MAIL RETURN:
Madison County Library
605 S. May
Madisonville, Texas 77864
OVERDUES: Overdue notices are mailed out, but can be e-mailed
if borrower provides e-mail address.
RECALLS: We will recall if an item is overdue. We will notify
by mail, phone, or e-mail if a recall becomes necessary for
an overdue item.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference, Local History/Genealogy,
Videos and Audios.
LOAN POLICIES: Items are loaned for 2 weeks. May renew for
an additonal 2 weeks.
FINES: Overdue fines are 5 cents per day per item. Replacement
charges are assessed for damaged or lost items plus a $5.00
processing fee.
LOST ITEMS:
An item is declared lost after 90 days overdue.
Borrowers with lost items will be charged with replacement
costs plus $5.00 processing fee.
BILLING: Payment is due upon receipt of notice and may be
paid at the circulation desk or by mail. Failure to pay all
fines and fees will result in loss of borrowing privileges.
Checks should be made payable to Madison County Library and
mailed to 605 S. May, Madisonville, Texas 77864.
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