TexShare Library Lending Policies

Menard Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Margaret Carroll
Head Librarian
Menard Public Library
P.O. Box 404
Menard, Texas 76859-0404

PHONE: 915-396-2717

FAX: 325-396-2717

E-Mail: menardpl@verizon.net

LIMITATIONS: Each TexShare cardholder may check out two (2) books. No Interlibrary Loan services may be requested. No non-circulating materials may be requested. No checkouts will be allowed to borrowers with overdue materials or unpaid bills. TexShare cards, along with photo ID showing current mailing address, must be presented at time of checkout.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare cards may be issued to patrons who are at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months' checkout history that includes six (6) or more successful transactions. No card will be issued to patrons who owe for materials or who are habitually or excessively late in returning items or paying fines or fees. Applications may be made at the circulaiton desk by presenting a valid Driver's License or other photo ID showing applicant's permanent address.

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare cards will be issued during regular hours of operation. Cards will be valid for six (6) months. Renewals of cards must be made in person.

HOURS: Library hours are from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Materials may be renewed by phone, in person or by email. Items may be renewed one (1) time only. No renewals will be allowed on overdue items or items that have been placed on reserve.

RETURNS: Items must be returned to the Menard Public Library facility by the due date. A book drop is available 24 hours a day.

MAIL RETURN: Items may be returned to Menard Public Library,P.O. Box 404, Menard, Texas 76859-0404

EXPRESS MAIL: Materials returned by UPS or Express Mail should be addressed to Menard Public Library, 100 East Mission Street, Menard, Texas 76859

OVERDUES: It is the responsibility of the borrower to return materials on time. Menard Public Library accepts no responsibility for notifying patrons of overdue materials. One (1) notice may be sent as a reminder.

RECALLS: No recalls should be expected but materials requested by another patron will not be rechecked.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, genealogy and other selected materials do not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: Loan period is for twenty-eight (28) days.

FINES: Fines are twenty (20) cents per day, not to exceed the replacement cost of the item.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost if not returned within four (4) weeks of the due date. Materials are generally replaced
at retail value at the time of purchase, plus a $5.00 processing fee.

BILLING: All bills are due on receipt. Payment of lost materials may be made at the circulation desk or by mail at the address listed under"returns." Please include the TexShare card number and the title of the item.