TexShare Library Lending Policies

Pasadena Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Minoo Monakes, Access Services Manager
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506-4895

PHONE: 713-475-7091
FAX: 713-473-9640
E-Mail: MMonakes@ci.pasadena.tx.us
URL: http://www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/library/index.html

LIMITATIONS: TexShare card holders are limited to five(5)books. Materials may be renewed once, if not previously requested by another user. Excludes access to interlibrary loans and borrowing from noncirculating and audiovisual collections. A patron will be denied future TexShare privileges if he defaults on a TexShare loan.

ELIGIBILITY: Texas borrowers are eligible for privileges upon presentation of a valid TexShare card issued by their home library and a valid picture TDL or TID. Anyone under 18 must have parent or guardian sign on borrower’s application and show ID.

To be eligible for a TexShare card from the home library Pasadena Public Library, you must be a Pasadena resident, have had a library account in good standing at least three months with Pasadena Public Library. Good standing means no fines owed or overdue items during the last three months period. You must show a valid picture TDL or TID. Anyone under 18 must have parent or guardian sign on borrower’s application and show ID.

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare cards are issued during regular hours of operation. TexShare cards issued by Pasadena Public Library as a home library will expire one year from the date issued. Pasadena Public Library accounts established for individuals with valid TexShare cards from another library will expire six (6) months from date issued.

HOURS: Yes, we do close for the holidays.

Main Library :

June 1st through August 15th hours:
Mon & Wed 10am to 6pm;
Tue & Thur 10am to 8:30pm;
Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm;
Sun 1pm to 5pm

August 16th through May 31st hours:
Mon, Tue, & Thur 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri & Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairmont Branch library hours:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: TexShare borrowers are not allowed to renew items categorized as new books, items that have holds upon them or items that are overdue. Eligible items may be renewed one time. Items can be renewed in person or by telephone at either branch. Main library’s phone number is 713.477.0276 and Fairmont Branch library\'s phone number is 281.998.1095.

RETURNS: Only materials belonging to Pasadena Public Library may be returned to either Pasadena library location. There are outside and inside bookdrops at both locations. Items may be returned by US Mail. Returning items will be checked in as soon as possible upon receipt. The borrower will be responsible for any fines associated with mail/delivery/distribution delays.

MAIL RETURN:

Pasadena Public Library
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506-4895

EXPRESS MAIL:

Pasadena Public Library
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506-4895

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are mailed when item is two weeks overdue. Bill for unreturned items is mailed when item is three months overdue.

RECALLS: Library does not recall items.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: No audiovisuals or reference materials will be loaned.

LOAN POLICIES: Eligible items are checked out for fourteen (14) days.

FINES: Twenty-five (25) cents per day for each overdue item with maximum fine of ten dollars per item.

LOST ITEMS: Materials are considered lost if you fail to return them within ninety days of the date the item was due. You will be billed the replacement costs of materials lost or damaged and a five dollar processing fee per item.

BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Make your checks or money orders payable to Pasadena Public Library. Borrowing privileges are suspended until materials are returned or payment is made.

ADDITIONAL: A patron will be blocked from checking out any materials from Pasadena Public Library immediately upon learning of a TexShare overdue regardless of their Pasadena Public Library account status. A patron will be denied future TexShare privileges if he defaults on a TexShare loan.