LIBRARY SERVICES AND POLICIES
Library Services
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Interlibrary Loan Service - access to books that the library does not have. This service is free of charge to library patrons.
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Copier - available for patron use at 10¢ per page.
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Computer - Go anywhere in the world with our free Internet access. Word processing, games and other programs are also available. Walk-ins are welcome, or call ahead to reserve your time.
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Storytimes - features "Baby Time," finger-plays and songs for babies up to 18 months; "Toddler Time," stories, songs and movement for children from 18-36 months (two sessions due to large attendance); "Preschoolers," stories and movement, followed by a craft/activity.
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"Libraries Are For Babies, Too" is run by Sue Ellen Gendron and is designed to introduce parents with new babies to the library's resources and to provide a chance to meet with each other. Each family receives a small tote bag containing a board book for the child and a book on reading to children for the parent.
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Portland Museum of Art - The library has a free pass; call for information.
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Casco Library - Raymond and Casco libraries offer borrower privileges to the residents of both towns with no fee. The Casco library is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 10am.- 8pm.
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"Let Us Come To You!" - The Raymond Village Library has an outreach program to improve community access to library materials. If you are unable to come to the library for physical or transportation reasons, or if you are home with small children who are sick, a library volunteer will deliver or return books, magazines or videos. To register for this program, call the library at 655-4283.
Lending Policies (see also Circulation policy)
Borrowers
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No fee for library card
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Parent or guardian registers for children under age 18
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Borrower cards valid for 3 years
Circulation Periods
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Two week circulation period
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Renewals in person or by phone
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Outside book drop
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Interlibrary loan (ILL) time determined by the lending agency
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Reference materials normally do not circulate
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Special circulation periods for high demand materials
Holds/Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
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"Holds/reserves" request may be placed in person or by phone
- Patrons notified as soon as practicable if the request can be filled
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Patrons notified by phone when the requested item is available and
have one week to pick up the item
Overdue Materials
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Main concern: that materials be returned
- "Conscience jar" for late return donations
- Lost or Damaged Materials
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Lost items charged retail value
- Damaged items charged according to the extent of damage
Library Policies
Building Use
Circulation
Computer Use
Confidentiality of Library Records
Materials Selection
Patron Behavior
Unattended Children