TexShare Library Lending Policies

Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Joyce Williams, Director
917 N. Circle Dr.
Sealy, TX 77474

PHONE: (979) 885-7469

FAX: (979) 885-7469

E-Mail: Gordonlib@sbcglobal.net

LIMITATIONS: TexShare cardholders may have access to the circulating print collection only, with a limit of three(3)items per visit, a (2)two weeks check-out and (1) one time renewal. Reference materials do not circulate. AV materials, periodicals and newspapers may be used as any in-library resources in compliance with standard library regulations. Inter-library loan is not offered to TexShare borrowers.

ELIGIBILITY: By presenting a valid TexShare card and a valid picture ID, TexShare cardholders will have access to library services. To obtain a TexShare card, Austin County patrons must be active members in good standing for a least one year with no fines, fees or overdue items. Applicants under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowing privileges are granted and cards issued during regular hours of operation, on case-by-case basis and with proper ID. Borrowing privileges must be renewed annually in person. Lost cards should be immediately report by borrowers to the Library.

HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday-- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Wednesday -- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday -- 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Friday & Sunday -- Closed

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS:One time renewal of materials may be made in person or by telephone at the library where items were checked out.

RETURNS: Materials may be returned to the library during regular hours at the circulation desk, in the book drop or by mail. Check-in of returned items by mail will be based upon date of receipt not on postmarked date of materials.

MAIL RETURN: Returns by U.S. Mail should be address to:

Gordon Memorial Library
917 N. Circle Dr.
Sealy, TX 77474

EXPRESS MAIL: Same as above.

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are telephoned or mailed two weeks after due date. After two telephone calls and two overdue notices the borrowed material(s) will be considered lost and the cardholder will be charged the price of the item plus $5.00 non-refundable processing fee.

RECALLS: Gordon Memorial Library does not recall items.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference collection do not circulate.

LOAN POLICIES: Loan period is fourteen (14) days. One renewal permitted unless the material has been reserved.

FINES: Fines are $.10 per item per day overdue. Damaged books are priced at the current retail price plus $5.00 processing fee.

LOST ITEMS: If materials are lost or damaged, the borrower will be charges the price of item plus $5.00 non-refundable processing fee.

BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Payments may be made in person or by mail. Borrowing privileges will be revoked until outstanding obligations are resolved.