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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Paris Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 09/15/2006)

LIAISON:

Priscilla C. McAnally
Assistant Director
326 S. Main
Paris, TX 75460

PHONE: 903-785-8531

FAX: 903-784-6325

E-Mail: pmcanally@paristexas.gov

URL: http://www.paristexaslibrary.com

LIMITATIONS: A maximum of 8 items (print & audio books) may be checked out at one time. Videos/DVDs may not be checked out and Interlibrary loan is not offered to TexShare borrowers. Privileges will be blocked until any overdue materials area returned and fines paid. On-site Internet access is available.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers from other libraries requesting Paris Public Library cards must have a photo ID showing a permanent address and a valid TexShare card issued by the "home" library. Paris Public Library patrons requesting a TexShare card must be 18 years or older.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration date of the TexShare card. Paris Public Library issued TexShare cards will expire six (6) months from the issue date. TexShare card renewals must be made in person.

HOURS:
Mondays 1-5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: There will be no renewals of materials checked out with the TexShare card. The loan period on books and audios is twenty-one (21) days, with no grace period.

RETURNS: Library materials may be returned to the Circulation Desk book drop, or either of the outside book drops. Items returned by US Mail or Express Mail should arrive in the Library by the due date. Materials may be mailed to the following address:

Paris Public Library
ATTN: TexShare
326 S. Main
Paris, TX 75460

OVERDUES: Reminders ARE NOT senf for overdue materials.

LOAN POLICIES: The Loan Period for TexShare borrowers is 21 days, with no grace period.

FINES: Fine rates are 10 cents per day per item, beginning the first day after the due date. There is $2.50 processing fee on damaged or lost items.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost if not returned within six (6) weeks of the due date. Charges are as follows: the priceof the lost item plus $2.50 processing fee. Fines are not charged if the borrower has to pay for a lost item.

BILLING: Payment of fines and lost material fees may be made at the Circulation Desk or by mail. (Address is listed under "Returns".) Please include the TexShare card number, patron name and title of the item(s) if paying by mail. The TexShare card holder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result of a late return, damage to or loss of materials. Failure to comply will result in the loss of TexShare card privileges at the Paris Public Library and notification to the TexShare card holder's home library.

ADDITIONAL: http://www.paristexaslibrary.com


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