College of Saint Thomas More
TexShare Library Card Program

Pat Bowers, College Librarian 
College of Saint Thomas More Library 
3013 Lubbock 
Fort Worth, TX 76109

PHONE: (817) 924-6635 

FAX: (817) 924-3206 

E-Mail: cstmlibrary@cstm 

LIMITATIONS: 
Patrons may have up to 5 items checked out at any given time. All normally circulating items will be available for check-out to TexShare borrowers. Items may be checked out during normal operating hours only, and must be checked out wil a library staff member. Borrowing priviledges for patrons owing fines will be suspended until the fine is paid. 

ELIGIBILITY: 
Application for borrowing priviledges may be made in the library office. A valid TexShare card and photo ID will be required. 

CARD AVAILABILITY: 
Application for borrowing privileges may be made at any time during normal operating hours. Borrowing priviledges will be granted for the term in which the user's TexShare card is valid. After expiration, borrowing priviledges will be renewed upon presentation of a renewed TexShare card. 

HOURS:  
Summer hours: 9AM-5PM M-F. Closed on weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change in the Fall. 

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: 
Materials may be renewed one time for an additional loan period if no holds have been placed on the item. Renewals must take place on or before the due date to avoid overdue fines. Renewals should be made in person, though renewal by phone may be allowed in some cases. 

RETURNS: 
Materials should be returned to the library office during normal operating hours. Returns will be allowed via U.S. mail or UPS/Express mail. Items returned by mail must be received by the due date to avoid incurring overdue charges. 

US Mail: 
College of Saint Thomas More Library Attn: Circulation 
College of Saint Thomas More 
3013 Lubbock 
Fort Worth, TX 76109 OVERDUES: 
Overdue notices will be sent by mail. 

RECALLS: 
Recall notices shall be sent by mail or by email if such is available. The due date for recalled materials shall be changed to 5 days after the date of the notice. Overdue fines shall be assessed at the usual rate. 

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: 
Reference and reserve materials are available for in library use only and do not ciruclate. Reserve materials may be checked out for in library use for a period of 2 hours. 

LOANS:
Materials may be checked out for a period of 4 weeks. 

FINES:  
A fine of 25 cents per day will be assessed on overdue items. A four day grace period, during with no fine will be charged, will be allowed. After four days, overdue fines will be assessed from the date on which the item was due. Overdue fines for any item shall not exceed $10 or the cost of replacing the item, whichever is greater. Days on which the library is closed will not be counted in assessing fines. Fees for damaged items will vary depending on the extent of damage, though will not exceed the cost of rebinding or replacing the item. 

LOST ITEMS:  
Items shall be considered lost when they have been overdue for 3 months, or upon the borrower's report of the item having been lost, whichever comes first. A fine of $10 or the cost of replacing the item, whichever is greater, shall be assessed for lost items. 

BILLING: 
Overdue fines are due starting four days after the item was due whether or not the borrower has received an overdue notice, and will continue to accrue until the item is returned or reported lost. Other fines are due upon notification of the fine. Failure to pay fines will result in termination of borrowing priviledges. The borrower's home library shall be notified of unpaid bills of long standing. 

ADDITIONAL:  
Additional information regarding circulation policies and procedures is available in the library office during normal operation hours, or by phone.