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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Palestine Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(Updated: 04/19/2007)

LIAISON:

Carol Herrington, Director
1101 N. Cedar St.
Palestine, TX 75801
TEXpress # 99/TYL

PHONE: 903.729-4121

FAX: 903.729-4062

E-Mail: cherrington@palestine.lib.tx.us

LIMITATIONS: TexShare borrowers are limited to 6 items per patron and 2 per subject or media. Any fines must be paid before checkout. TexShare cards cannot be used to borrow ILL.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers must have a valid TexShare card and photo ID showing a permanent address. Both the TexShare card and photo ID must be presented to check out materials.

CARD AVAILABILITY: To obtain a TexShare card Anderson County residents must apply in person at the circulation desk and show a valid photo I.D. with a permanent address. Borrowers must be Palestine Public Library card holders in good standing for most recent 6 months.

HOURS:

Monday and Thursday 12-8
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday and Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
The Library is closed for City holidays. See web site.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Borrowers may renew items one time either in person or on the phone.

RETURNS: Materials may be returned at the circulation desk, through the mail, or through TEXpress service (# 99/TYL). After hours books can be returned in either of two book drops at the library. AVs should not be returned in the outside book drops.

MAIL RETURN:

1101 N. Cedar St.
Palestine, TX 75801

OVERDUES: Overdue notices sent by U.S. mail.

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

LOAN POLICIES:

Books and audio-visuals - 2 week loan
Videos - 2 days loan

FINES:

Books - $ .25 per day
AV - $1.00 per day
Damaged materials - $5.00 or cost of material if it is damaged beyond repair

LOST ITEMS: Replacement cost of material plus $5.00

BILLING: After 2 days late, overdue notice sent. Lost library priviledges if material not returned or fine paid.

ADDITIONAL: www.palestine.lib.tx.us


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