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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Real County Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 09/01/2005)

LIAISON:

Terri McMillan
Director/Librarian
P.O. Box 488
Leakey, TX 78873

PHONE: (830) 232-5199

FAX: (830) 232-5913

E-Mail: RCPLEA@HCTC.NET

URL: www.leakeylibrary.org

LIMITATIONS: New Patrons are limited to a single item first visit. After that time the Library's limit of four items per card may be borrowed unless otherwise indicated. Reference materials, Texana, rare books, current periodicals, genealogy and CD software are for in-library use only.Interlibrary loan privileges are not available to Texshare cards. The Use of the library may be denied for due cause. Failure to abide by the rules of operation or interference with the service to others may be considered sufficient grounds to effect suspension of Library privileges.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers are eligible for privileges upon presentation of a TexShare Card issued by their home library and a photo ID. A temporary account will be opened for use. Minors under the age of eighteen must secure consent and signature of legal parent or guardian.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards are issued at librarian availability. Card holders privileges are available during all regular hours of operation.

HOURS:

Mon., Wed. - Fri. --9:30 to 5:30
Tues. -- 12:30 to 5:30
Sat. -- 10:00 to 1:00
Hours remain the same unless closed for Holiday, etc.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Materials may be renewed before current due date for a two week period if no reserves or holds have been placed on the materials. Renewals may be made in person or by phone.

RETURNS: All materials may be returned during regular hours at the circulation desk or by mail. Print materials may be returned in the book drop at any time. Videos, audios, or other electronic materials may not be returned in the book drop.

MAIL RETURN:

Real County Public Library
P.O. Box 488
Leakey, TX 78873-0488

EXPRESS MAIL:

Real County Public Library
225 Main St.
Leakey, TX 78873

OVERDUES: No overdue reminders will be sent. At 30 days overdue the item will be considered lost with replacement cost plus $3.00 processing fee per item will expected or the immediate return of materials.

RECALLS: No recalls will be made as all Items are expected to be returned by due date. Items on reserve are nonrenewable.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, rare books, current periodicals, genealogy materials, CDs, or special reserves do not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: The loan period is 14 days for print materials and audio-books, Three days for videos or music CDs. One week grace is allowed for mailed items.

FINES: There are no fines for over dues at this time but a donation would be appreciated. Fees for damaged or lost materials are based on replacement cost and $3.00 per item processing. Photocopies are ten cents per sheet and must comply with copyright laws.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost when one month overdue. A charge equal to replacement cost plus $3.00 processing will be due at that time.

BILLING:

Payment is expected in a timely manner and may be mailed to:
Real County Public Library
P.O. Box 488
Leakey, TX 78873-0488
All Library privileges are suspended until the time obligations are resolved.


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