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TexShare Library Lending Policies

 

Thompson Sawyer Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

(Update: 11-30-01)

LIAISON:

Janice Davis
Director
403 W. 3rd St.
Quanah, TX 79252

PHONE: (940)663-2654

FAX: none

E-Mail: thompsaw@wf.net

LIMITATIONS: A maximum of 5 circulating items may be checked out at one time. Excluded items are as follows: reference material, video, microform, and periodicals. Interlibrary loan is not offered on Texshare cards. Borrowing privileges will be blocked until outstanding fines are paid and overdue items returned.

ELIGIBILITY: Borrowers must have a valid Texshare card, and photo ID showing permanent address. Both the TexShare card and photo ID must be presented to check out materials.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges and card applications are available during regular hours of operation. Borrowing privileges remain in effect until the expiration date of the TexShare card. TexShare cards issued at the Thompson Sawyer Public Library will expire one (1) year from date of issuance. Renewal must be made in person.

HOURS:

Tues. - Wed. 9:30-5:30
Thur. - Fri. 12:30 - 5:30
Sat. 9:30 - 3:30
Sun. - Mon. Closed
All year long

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: There will be no renewal of materials checked from the Thompson Sawyer Public Library. The checkout period is for 14 days with a grace period of 3 days.

RETURNS: Library material may be returned to the Circulation Desk or the return drop beside the Front Door. Items returned by US Mail or Express Mail should be postmarked by the due date to the following address:

MAIL RETURN:

Thompson Sawyer Public Library
403 W. 3rd. St.
Quanah, TX 79252

EXPRESS MAIL:

Thompson Sawyer Public Library
403 W. 3rd St.
Quanah, TX 79252

OVERDUES: One overdue reminder will be sent to the patron and the Library where the Texshare Care was issued with a request to suspend your borrowing privileges until this matter is resolved.

RECALLS: No recalls.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference, video, microform, newspapers, and periodicals.

LOAN POLICIES: Loan period for TexShare borrowers is 14 days with a grace period of 3 days. No renewals.

FINES: Fine rates are as follows: $.10 per day per item beginning after the 3 day grace period. (ex. books received on day 4 will be assessed a $.40 fine.) The fine limit will not exceed the price of the borrowed item. Damage to materials shall be determined on a case by case basis; however, items too badly damaged to meet circulating standards shall be assessed full replacement charges - price of the item plus $15.00 processing fee per item.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost if not returned within three months of the due date. Charges are as follows: the price of the item plus $15.00 processing fee. Fines are not charged if the borrower has to pay for the lost item.

BILLING: Payment of fines and lost materials may be made at the Circulation Desk or by mail. (See address listed under "Returns".) Please include TexShare Card # and title of borrowed item if paying by mail. TexShare card holder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a result of late return, damage, of loss of materials. Failure to comply will result in the loss of TexShare library card privileges, and notification of home library.


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