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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Singletary Memorial Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(Update: 07/22/02)

LIAISON:

Ruth Mather, Librarian
207 E. 6th Street
Rusk, TX 75785
PHONE: 903-683-5916
FAX: 903-683-5964
E-Mail: mtl 19@hotmail.com

LIMITATIONS: TexShare borrowers will not be able to borrow video cassettes, books on tape or genealogy materials. The number of items checked out on a TexShare card is limited to 5.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare borrowers will need a photo ID and a valid library card from their home library

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare borrowers may check out materials during all regularly scheduled Library hours

HOURS:

Mon & Thurs Noon to 7 PM
Tues, Wed & Fri Noon to 5 pm
These hours are year round hours

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewals may be made in person or by phone

RETURNS: TexShare borrowers may return items at the same desk as checked out, in our 24 hour book drop or by mail depending on the number of items involved (1 to 5 items).

MAIL RETURN:

Singletary Memorial Library
207 E. 6th Street
Rusk, TX 75785

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are sent by mail

RECALLS: The Library reserves materials on a first come first serve basis and notifies patrons by phone when materials are available for checkout. Due dates and fine rates do not change when materials are reserved.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Genealogy materials and reference materials

LOAN POLICIES: The Library\'s standard 2 week loan period will apply to TexShare card users.

FINES: Fine rates are .05 a day for each day the Library is open. The Charge for damaged materials is the replacement cost of the material plus any overdue fines due on the item

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered to be lost if it is not returned in 6 weeks. The Library charges the replacement cost of the item plus any late fees that have accrued. If the card holder calls the Library as soon as they realize an item is lost, no late fees accrue past the date of notification.

BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt and payment may be made by mail, either by check or money order. Failure to pay a TexShare bill will result in notification to the cardholder\'s home library


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