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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

San Augustine Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 04/25/2007) 

LIAISON: 
Adrienne Montgomery, Director

MAILING ADDRESS:
413 E. Columbia
San Augustine, Texas 75972

PHONE: 936-275-5367
FAX: 936-275-5049
E-MAIL: sauglib@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.salibrary.org

RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS: TexShare borrowers are limited to checking out a total of 3 items at any one time. Limits on types of material are as follows 3 books, 2 audiobooks, 2 CDs, and 2 videos or DVDs at a time. Items may be renewed only once, if the item is not otherwise needed. The following non-circulating collections are for use within the library only: Genealogy, Texas, and Reference. TexShare cardholders are not eligible to participate in the ILL program. Borrowing privileges will be suspended for those having significant unpaid fines and long overdue materials until the matter is resolved.

ELIGIBILITY: Upon presentation of a TexShare card along with a Texas driver’s license, Texas ID card, or military ID, and proof of address (must be same as on ID), TexShare cardholders will be issued a San Augustine Public Library card granting borrowing privileges for one year. Both cards and one of the forms of ID mentioned must be presented in order to check out materials. An e-mail address is also required.

CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare borrowers may use their cards during regular operating hours. Cards may be renewed one year from the date of issue if the borrower’s record is in good standing.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm

RENEWALS: Materials may be renewed in person or by phone.

RETURNS: All items should be returned at the front desk, by mail, or in the book drop outside.

RETURNS BY U.S. MAIL:
San Augustine Public Library
Attn: TexShare Material
413 E. Columbia
San Augustine, Texas 75972

OVERDUE REMINDERS: Borrowers will receive overdue notices by mail. Each will be followed by an e-mail notification. Fines will not be charged for items returned by mail if postmarked at least three days before due date.

RECALLS: TexShare cardholders will be contacted by phone and mail regarding recalled materials Items must be returned (or postmarked, if by mail) within three days of the patron being notified, after which a fine of 50¢ per day will be assessed.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Non-circulating materials include: all genealogy material, all items in the Texas and Reference Collections, microfilm, phone books, and other reference materials.

LOAN POLICIES: Books, audiobooks, and magazines are checked-out for two week periods; videos, CDs, and DVDs for one week.

FINES AND FEES: Overdue books, audiobooks, and magazines – 10¢ per day
Overdue videos, CDs, and DVDs – $1.00 per day
Recalled material – 50¢ per day
Items returned by mail will not incur a fine if postmarked at least three days by the due date.
Damaged items – Cardholders will be charged the cost of each item and an additional non-refundable $3.00 processing fee per item.

LOST ITEMS: Unreturned items will be considered lost after 3 months. In the event of lost or damaged materials, the borrower will be billed for the cost of each item and an additional non-refundable $3.00 processing fee per item.

BILLING INFORMATION: Payment, cash or check, for fines, fees, and lost or damaged materials should be made to the San Augustine Public Library in person or by mail (check only) as soon as notification is received.


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