Sammy Brown Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Update: 10/25/2004)
LIAISON:
Tiffany Rabon
Director Treasurer
522 West College
Carthage, Tx 75633
PHONE: 903-693-6741
FAX: 903-693-4503
E-Mail: trabon@sammybrown.org
LIMITATIONS: The library limits the number
of checkouts to the following: 3 Hardback books and
3 Audio books per card, can keep for 14 days, 2 video
tapes per adult card which can be kept for 2 days (child
cards can not checkout videos), and unlimited number
of paperbacks per card which can be kept for 14 days.
Each item is allowed one renewal by phone, email, or
in person as long as the item is not overdue. Patrons
can not check out any items if they owe a fine or have
overdue items.
ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers must
present the TexShare card from their home library and
a Photo Id at the circulation desk at the Sammy Brown
Library.
CARD AVAILABILITY: Any open hours.
Borrowing privileges must be renewed once yearly on
the "anniversary date" of issue of original
card.
HOURS: Library is open 9AM to 6PM
Monday thru Friday and 9AM to 1PM on Saturday.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewals may be made
in person, by phone or through email at trabon@sammybrown.org.
RETURNS: Materials can be returned
directly to the library either through the book drop
(if library is closed) or at the circulation desk (if
library is open. Materials can also be returned by mail.
MAIL RETURN:
Sammy Brown Library
Materials Return
522 West College
Carthage, Tx 75633
EXPRESS MAIL: same
OVERDUES: Reminders are currently
sent by mail with hope that email reminders will begin
by the first of the year.
RECALLS: The Sammy Brown Library does
not offer recalls. All materials are due back before
the loan period expires. NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Only Reference materials
are non-circulating.
LOAN POLICIES: Standard loan period
is two weeks or 14 days for everyone. Except on videos
which are 2 days. FINES: The standard fine for late
materials is $0.15 per day. Videos are $1.00 per day
and ILL are $0.25 per day. Fine accumulate until the
fine reaches the cost of the material. Then patrons
pay for the material. damaged items are the cost of
the material. Other fees are as follows: $2.00 replacement
card, $2.00 replacement cost for damaged case or cover,
$1.50 damaged cassette, $2.00 audio cleanup fee, and
$1.00 for barcode replacement.
LOST ITEMS: All "lost"
items need to be replaced at the cost of the item. If
a "lost" item is found within 30 days of payment
and the item is returned undamaged and with a receipt
the amount of the item will be refunded.
BILLING: Payments for fine, damaged
items or lost items are due when the items are returned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If an item
has not been returned or fines are outstanding for over
90 days. The library will restrict patron activity and
assign a $5 restriction fee. |
