TexShare Library Lending Policies

Van Zandt County Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Judy Morris, Librarian
317 First Monday Lane
Canton, TX 75103

PHONE: 903-567-4276

FAX: 903-567-6981

E-Mail: vanzandtcolibrary@hotmail.com

LIMITATIONS: Texshare borrowers may not check out TEXAS Collection; items limited to two per person; no checkouts if overdue items or fines owed. Genealogy Library does not check out materials at all.

ELIGIBILITY: Apply in person at library; must be patron in good standing, no unpaid fines or overdue items. Must present picture I.D., references; if out-of-county patron, library card from home library. Home library may be contacted.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Hours are same as regular hours of operation. Cards will be issued for one week per issue; may be renewed if no overdue items or fines. Must be current library card holder in good standing to be issued Texshare card. Staff may revoke card if privileges are abused.

HOURS:

10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday;
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Tues. thru Friday;
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Saturday;
Closed Sundays & Holidays

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:Renewal in person only

RETURNS: Return items in person or by First Class Mail, UPS, Express Mail

MAIL RETURN: 317 First Monday Lane, Canton, TX 75103

EXPRESS MAIL: SAME

OVERDUES: Borrower is given notice of return date when item is checked out of library.

RECALLS: The borrower would be notified only if an item became Past Due.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Non-circulating items may be used only in the library. All Reference,Texas Collection and Genealogy items included.

LOAN POLICIES: One week per card issued; Card may be renewed for one week at a time if Patron remains in good standing.

FINES: 15 cents per day for books and audio tapes; $1.00 per day for videos. Damaged or lost items require cost of items plus $10.00.

LOST ITEMS: An item is considered lost when the patron cannot locate it to return it, or if it is not returned within 30 days of checkout. Full payment is due, which is the cost of the item, plus $10.00 replace/restock fee.

BILLING: No bills will be submitted; the patron must pay Past Due fines at the library. The borrower's home library will be notified after 30 days overdue in the event of failure to pay.