TexShare Library Lending Policies

Van Alstyne Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program

Juanita Hazelton, Director
Van Alstyne Public Library
117 N. Waco St.
P.O. Box 247
Van Alstyne, Texas 75495

PHONE: 903-482-5991
FAX: (903) 482-1216
email:"vanalstynepl@texoma.net"

LIMITATIONS: Limit of 3 books from circulating collections. Materials will be checked out for a period of 2 weeks with up to two renewals. Some special collections are restricted to library use only. We will block cardholders who owe fines at other participating TexShare libraries.

ELIGIBILITY: Visitors must have both a current TexShare card and a current photo id card, as well as a card from their home institution..

CARD AVAILABILTY: Van Alstyne Public Library patrons may apply for a TexShare card at the Circulation Desk.. Cards for patrons expire at the end of six months.

HOURS:

Mon-Wed 10:00 – 6:00
Thur. 12:00 – 8:00
Fri. CLOSED
Sat. 10:00 – 2:00
Sun: CLOSED

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:Materials may be renewed twice. Request renewal by phone (903) 482-5991 or E-MAIL: vanalstynepl@texoma.net

RETURNS: Books may be returned by U.S. mail, UPS, or Fedex, or delivered in person.

OVERDUES: Overdue notices will be sent by mail or E-MAIL.

RECALLS: Items checked out to TexShare borrowers can be recalled if the item is requested by another patron. Books are not recalled until the person has had the item for at least two weeks.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Microforms, AV materials, reference materials, genealogy materials, and other special collections.

LOANS: Two-week loan period.

FINES: Fines accumulate at the rate of 20 cents per day, per item. Maximum fine is $10.00. However, after a third overdue notice is delivered without return of the item, the book is deemed “lost” and a $15.00 processing fee is imposed.

LOST ITEMS: Patron will be charged for the replacement cost of any lost item plus a $15.00 processing fee.

BILLING: Payment for overdue fines and lost materials may be paid at the Circulation Desk or sent by mail to Van Alstyne Public Library. Individuals who fail to pay overdue fines or for fees for lost materials will be blocked from circulation privileges and notification will be sent to the home library.