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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Texas Woman's University
TexShare Library Card Program

(updated 05/19/2005) 

LIAISON:

Linda Bixler
Assistant Director of Libraries for Access Services
Texas Woman's University Library
P.O. Box 425528
Denton, TX 76204-5528

PHONE: (940) 898-3747

FAX:  (940) 898-3764 FAX

E-Mail: lbixler@twu.edu 

LIMITATIONS:  TexShare patrons must be 18 years old or, have completed high school and/are currently enrolled in a college credit class to obtain checkout privileges. TexShare patrons may checkout only 3 items at any one time. TexShare patron's item checkout period is 1 week. The maximum number of renewals for any one item is 1. TexShare patrons are limited to print materials for checkout purposes. When fines/fees reach $10.00 patrons borrowing privileges are suspended due to unpaid bills. The home library will be contacted and a request will be made to suspend privileges at the home library until all fines and fees are cleared. 

ELIGIBILITY:  Registration to borrow from Texas Woman's University Library can be made at the Circulation desk of any of the TWU Library facilities (TWU Main Library, TWU Parkland Library, or TWU Presbyterian Library.) A TexShare card from your home library, a current student photo ID or public library card and a valid State Drivers License or other photo ID are required for registration purposes.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges must be renewed in person. Renewal is determined by date on the presented TexShare card from the home library.

HOURS:  For current hours of operation please consult the following web page:
http://www.twu.edu/library/about/index.htm
PLEASE NOTE: Hours change during holidays and intersession periods
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:  For the current policy on renewals please consult the following web page:
http://www.twu.edu/library/circ/renew.htm

RETURNS: Items may be returned to the Circulation desk at any TWU library location, or returned in the book drop. Items may be returned via mail, or parcel delivery such as UPS, FEDEX or other overnight/parcel carrier. Preference is given to services which trak packages. All items are the patron's responsibility until received by the TWU library.

MAIL RETURN:
Circulation
Texas Woman's University Library
P.O. Box 425528
Denton, TX 76204-5528

EXPRESS MAIL:
Circulation
Texas Woman's University Library
1200 Frame Street
Denton, TX 76204

OVERDUES:  Please refer to the following web page for information on fines and fees. http://www.twu.edu/library/circ/fines.htm

RECALLS: Please refer to the following web page for information on recalled items. http://www.twu.edu/library/circ/fines.htm

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS:  Reference, Periodicals, Cookbook, Woman's - Vault, Media, Media Software, Children's Historical Collection

LOANS: TexShare borrowers may borrow up to 3 items during any 1 week period.

FINES:   Fines for late materials are $0.35 per day of items returned after the due date. Recalled fines are $2.00 per day. Fees for damaged materials are determined on return and evaluation of the damage, but usually amount to the cost of the item plus processing fee.

LOST ITEMS:   An item is considered lost 30 days after it was due to have been returned. At that time, the patron becomes responsible for the cost of the book which is a minimum $25 for materials in print, or a minimum of $75 for materials out-of -print plus a $35 non-refundable processing fee. 

BILLING:  Bills are due upon receipt and payment can be made at any twu Library location. Cash in exact change, money orders for the EXACT amount, checks, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. (Please do not mail cash.) Payments may also be mailed to:
Circulation
Texas Woman's University Library
P.O. Box 425528
Denton, Texas 76204-5528

ADDITIONAL:   More information is available at: http://www.twu.edu/library/circ/index.htm


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