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Library Cards

Persons registering as borrowers will be asked to show two forms of identification. Minors under fourteen (14) years of age registering as borrowers will be required to obtain the signature of a parent or guardian before borrowing library materials. Children can be issued a card after their seventh birthday. Library cards are provided free of charge to all residents of Clay County. Out of county residents may purchase a library card for $15.00 per year. Patrons may use only their own personal card (or those for which they are legally responsible).

Loan Periods

• Reference materials, current periodicals - ARE NOT LOANED  

• Videos, DVDs, periodicals, pamphlet file materials, CD-ROMs - 1 WEEK

• New books, toys - 2 WEEKS

• Books, audio-visual materials - 3 WEEKS

• Art prints - 2 MONTHS
  

Check-Out Information

• Periodicals - 6 per patron  

• Books - 10 per patron

• Books-on-Tape, Books-on-CD, CDs, Phonograph Records - 6 per patron

• CD-ROMs - 1 per household

• DVDs - 2 per household

• Art Prints - 3 per household

• Videos - 3 per household

• Toys - 3 per household

• Maximum library materials - 50 per household

Renewals
It is possible to renew videos, books, periodicals, audio-visual, and art prints one(1) time, provided no one else has requested the item. Library materials may be renewed over the phone (please have the materials and library card close at hand when doing so). CD-ROMs and toys are not renewable.

Overdue Notices
While we attempt to notify patrons in writing that they have overdue materials, we are not obligated to do so. Persons registering as borrows assume, in writing, full responsibility for the prompt return of library property loaned to them. The maximum number of overdue library materials allowed is fifteen(15).

Fines
Everyone benefits from the prompt return of library materials. The materials are made available to other borrowers and no fine is levied.  However, when library materials are returned after the due date, the following fines are charged:

• Adult and young adult books, periodicals - 10 cents per item per day

• Children's books, periodicals - 5 cents per item per day

• Toys - 25 cents per item per day

• Videos, DVDs, books-on-tape, books-on-CD, music CDs, CD-ROMs, art prints - $1.00 per item per day

There is a two day grace period on all library materials except videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and art prints. On the third day the full fine applies, calculated from the first day the item was overdue.

Maximum Fines:

• $3.50 per book, periodical

• $5.00 per video, DVD, book-on-tape, book-on-CD, music CD, CD-ROM, toy

• $3.50 per missing toy piece

• $10.00 per art print

• $15.00 - when you reach this amount your library borrowing privileges are suspended and your card is blocked until fines are paid. See also "Lost or Damaged Materials"

Lost or Damaged Materials
In the case of damaged items, the library user will be held responsible for the cost of repair of the item. In the case of lost items or items damaged beyond repair, the library user will be held responsible for the cost of replacement of the item plus a processing fee.

Suspension of Library Services
Library service is a privilege accorded to those who obey library rules and regulations. At times, however, it becomes necessary to suspend a patron's library privileges. Following are some of the reasons why library privileges may be suspended:

• Failure to respond to written overdue notices and return overdue materials.

• Failure to pay accumulated fines on overdue materials. Maximum amount allowed is $15.00.

• Failure to pay for the replacement of lost materials or repair of damaged materials.

• Failure to obey common rules of courtesy and decorum after a warning to do so.

The public library exists to serve the patrons. Experience has shown that observance of the above-listed rules and regulations makes library use a more pleasant and rewarding experience for all patrons.

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