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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