CIRCULATION POLICY

WHO MAY USE THE LIBRARY
The library shall serve free of charge all who wish to use the facility.

Service shall not be denied or abridged because of religious, social, economic or political
reasons; or because of mental, emotional, or physical conditions; age; or sexual orientation.

LIBRARY CARDS
Adult library cards shall be issued upon written application.

Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian register for them in order to obtain a library card.

Borrower cards are valid for 3 years.

LOAN PERIOD
All circulating materials are loaned for 2 weeks.

Reference materials generally do not circulate. Upon request, some reference materials may be checked for limited time periods.

Interlibrary loan materials are determined by the lending library.

The library may establish limited loans for special collections which are temporarily in great demand.

Each patron is limited to a check-out of 5 items excluding videos. Individual patrons or a
family are limited to 5 videos. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Library
Director.

Renewals may be made in person or by phone. No renewals for items on reserve.

RESERVES
Reserves may be placed either in person or by phone. Patrons will be notified by phone when 
the materials are available and have one week to pick it up.

OVERDUE MATERIALS
A "conscience jar" is available for late return donations.

A first notice reminder phone call is placed after the materials are due.

If necessary, a second notice will be mailed that will be a bill for the cost of replacement of the material and processing charge.

Patrons with outstanding library materials may be restricted from library privileges until the matter is resolved.

LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS
The cardholder is responsible for the loss or damage to all materials borrowed on the card.

Lost books will be charged replacement and. processing cost.

Damaged books will be assessed according to extent of damage.

DENIAL OF BORROWING PRIVILEGE OR LIBRARY USE
Use of the library may be denied for due cause, such as loss of books or other materials, destruction of library property, and/or objectionable conduct.

CONFIDENTIALITY

see Confidentiality of Library Records policy

Approved 2/28/2003