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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 09/29/2008)

LIAISON:

Nancy Murillo
Library Director
613 Quitman Street
Pittsburg, TX 75686

PHONE: 903-856-3302
FAX: 903-856-0591
E-Mail: librarybooks4you@yahoo.com
URL: www.pittsburglibrary.org

LIMITATIONS: 1st checkout is limited to 3 items - 2 books and 1 video. After that, 6 items per person listed on the card, no more than 6 videos or CDs per family, and up to 3 magazines per family. Checkout privileges are suspended if fines exceed $1.00, or if any item is not cleared. You may be placed on probationary status if you do not return materials in a timely manner, restricted to no more than two (2) items at any time for a period of six (6) months. You may ONLY check out on the card that you are AUTHORIZED ON.

ELIGIBILITY: One library card issued per family. Restrictions must be noted on application. Must show picture identification and proof of current address.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards issued the same hours as all others.

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday............... 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday ....................9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday (October thru May) .......... 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: CHECK OUTS AS FOLLOWS:

A. Bestsellers - Two weeks with NO RENEWAL
B. Other books - Two weeks, with one renewal
C. Books may be renewed over the telephone.

* MAGAZINES/PERIODICALS ARE CHECKED OUT AS FOLLOWS:
A. The current issue may not be checked out
B. Limit (3) three per FAMILY
C. Two weeks, with one renewal

* AUDIO CASSETTES, BOOKS ON TAPE, BOOKS W/CASSETTES or CDS:
A. Limit (6) six per FAMILY
B. Two weeks, with one renewal

* VIDEOS & DVDS
A. Limit (6) six titles PER FAMILY
B. Five nights, with one renewal
C. $1.00 PER DAY LATE CHARGE
D. VIDEOS & DVDS MAY BE RETURNED THROUGH THE NIGHT DEPOSIT

** RENEWAL POLICIES
A. Overdues must be returned and fines paid to be renewed, no exceptions.

RETURNS: Materials may be returned to the circulation desk, the outside book return, by first class mail, or UPS/Express Mail.

MAIL RETURN:

Pittsburg Camp County Public Library
613 Quitman Street
Pittsburg, TX 75686

EXPRESS MAIL:

Pittsburg Camp County Public Library
613 Quitman Street
Pittsburg, TX 75686

OVERDUES: Three calls by phone (after hours); written notice sent when 30 days late.

RECALLS: The due date and fine rate do not change upon a material being recalled (reserved). When the material is returned, the person that reserved the title is called and given until the next business day at 5p.m. to check out the material.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials and Genealogy Materials do not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: All items are checked out for a 14 day period, EXCEPT Videos, which are checked out for 5 nights.

FINES AND FEES: All fines are 25 cents per day per item, EXCEPT videos, which are $1.00 per day per item.

LOST ITEMS: If the patron reports that the item is lost, the library charges the replacement cost of the item (or if the item is no longer available, a similar item's replacement cost), plus a $5.00 processing fee. If the item is found and returned within 30 days and is in the same condition as when checked out, the library will refund the price of the item paid, but retains the $5.00 processing fee for any fines and administration fees.

BILLING INFORMATION: Overdue charges, damage charges and lost item charges are due immediately. Payment may be made to the Library in person, by mail, via Paypal or through the book deposit when labelled properly. When fines are $1.00 or more, library use is suspended until this is paid below $1.00. **Note: If you are unable to pay your fines in full, you may make payments on your fines.

ADDITIONAL: Please call the library if you have further questions.


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