TexShare Library Lending Policies

San Antonio Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON: Laura Villanueva, Circulation Manager

MAILING ADDRESS:
600 Soledad
San Antonio, Texas, Texas 78205 - 1208

PHONE: (210) 207-2500
FAX: (210) 207-2603
E-Mail: laura.villanueva@sanantonio.gov
URL: http://www.mysapl.org/

LIMITATIONS: TexShare card holders would be limited to 5 items on their account. Renewal limitations would be one renewal for DVDs, music CDs, & VHS items. Renewal limitations would be two renewals for books and Audio books. Privileges do not include remote access to electronic databases. Non-circulating items and special collections may not be borrowed. Borrowing privileges will be denied if customers have accrued fees that exceed 10.00. Borrowers are required to renew their cards on an annual basis.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers may apply at any one of the San Antonio Public Libraries. Completed applications for both TexShare and SAPL cards must be filled out. Borrowers will need to show a photo ID and proof of current address such as a driver's license. If photo ID does not include current address, they may use postmarked mail if it includes a current address. Minors 17 and under unable to provide photo ID will be required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian to provide verification.

CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: Cards will be issued during normal business hours established by the City of San Antonio and SAPL. Hours are currently available at mysapl.org. SAPL expiration dates will coincide with TexShare expiration dates and will not exceed one year from the date it is issued. Only accounts in good standing will be renewed. The same registration process is followed for renewing an expired card or replacing a card.

HOURS:
Central Library
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Branch Libraries
schedules vary; see URL below

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:
Materials may be renewed:
-in person
-by telephone at 210-207-6121 or 866-432-8950
-online

RETURNS:
Materials can be returned to any San Antonio Public Library location. All locations have an outside book drop available for after hours returns. Materials may also be mailed to SAPL Central Library.

MAIL RETURN:
San Antonio Public Library
Attention: Central Circulation Unit
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205-1208

OVERDUES: Reminders are sent by email, telephone, or by mail. Courtesy reminders are sent by email prior to the due date. Overdue notices are sent 7 days after the due date and bill notices are sent after an item is 21 days overdue.

RECALLS: The San Antonio Public library does not recall items. Items that have been placed on hold by other patrons can not be renewed.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference materials, some periodicals, and special collections such as our Latino collection does not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: -Books and audiobooks can be checked out for 3 weeks (21 days)
-DVD,VHS,music CD's can be checked out for 1 week (7 days)

FINES: Fees are charged for overdue, lost, or damaged materials
-juvenile and young adult books, music CD's and audiobooks:$0.15 per day
-juvenile and young adult DVD's or VHS:$2.00 per day
-adult books, music CD's and audiobooks:$0.35 per day
-adult DVD's or VHS:$2.00 per day

LOST ITEMS: Items are considered lost in the system after being 21 days overdue. Borrowers are then charged the replacement cost of the item and an additional $5.00 processing fee.

BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt by the borrower. Payments may be made at any SAPL lcoation. Consequences will range from privileges being revoked to possible collection agency referral. Borrowing privileges resume when overdue fees are under $10.00 or lost items are paid in full.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: mysapl.org