TexShare Library Lending Policies

San Marcos Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Diane Insley, Public Services Manager
625 E. Hopkins St.
San Marcos, TX 78666

PHONE: 512.393.8200
FAX: 512.754.8131
E-Mail: smpl@ci.san-marcos.tx.us

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders may borrow up to two items at a time. TexShare cardholders are not eligible to check out audiovisual equipment or to use the San Marcos Public Library’s interlibrary loan services.

ELIGIBILITY:In order to obtain a TexShare card from the San Marcos Public Library, patrons must be sixteen years or older, be eligible for free library services as authorized by the San Marcos City Council, be a registered cardholder for at least two months and must also be in good standing without overdue items, fines or fees. Children under the age of sixteen, may obtain a card with written permission from their parent/guardian. Visiting TexShare card holders may apply for borrowing privileges at the San Marcos Public Library by presenting a valid TexShare Card, providing an acceptable form of address verification such as a current Texas driver's license, official D.P.S. identification card or a student ID with address and filling out a written application.

HOURS:

Monday: 10AM - 9PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 9PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 9PM
Thursday: 10AM - 9PM
Friday: 10AM - 6PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 1PM - 6PM

Closed most holidays. Service hours are subject to change. Refer to the library's website: http://www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/departments/library/index.html

CARD AVAILABILITY : San Marcos Public Library cardholders may request a TexShare card at the Reference Desk during regular library hours. Visiting TexShare cardholders may apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk during regular library hours. There is a $1.00 fee for lost, stolen or damaged cards.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS : Items may be renewed in person, by telephone or on the library website: www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/library.htm . Renewals are usually for one week and there is a limit of two renewals. You cannot renew items that are on hold for another customer.

RETURNS: Borrowers are responsible for returning materials directly to the San Marcos Public Library, either to the inside or outside book drops.

MAIL RETURNS: Mail the items first class to: Diane Insley San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. San Marcos, TX 78666

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are provided as a courtesy. Borrowers are responsible for all overdue fines. Standard library procedures will be followed to recover any materials lost by TexShare borrowers. Should these fail, the "home" library of the TexShare patron will be billed for the materials.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Audiovisual equipment, newspapers, reference books current magazines, and local history materials.

LOAN POLICIES: A complete copy of our policies are located at the Circulation Desk. In general, books and audiotapes are checked out for 3 weeks at a time and may be renewed twice for an additional week. Videos, older magazines and bestsellers may be checked out for one week at a time and may be renewed twice for an additional 3 days.

FINES: Fines for children's books are 10 cents per day per item. Fines for other materials are 20 cents per day per item.

LOST ITEMS: Items are declared to be lost when they are 60 days overdue. Borrowers with lost items will be charged with replacement costs plus a $5.00 per item processing fee.

BILLING: Bills are payable upon receipt and may be paid at the Circulation Desk or by mail. Failure to pay fines or fees will result in loss of borrowing privileges. Checks should be made payable to the San Marcos Public Library and mailed to: Diane Insley, San Marcos Public Library, 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666

ADDITIONAL: http://www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/departments/library/index.html