POLICY CONCERNING OVERDUE BOOKS AND MATERIALS

Due to the large number of books being checked out and not returned, or returned far beyond the due date, the Library Board has directed that the overdue book policy be strictly enforced. Patrons will be assessed the fine of 5 cents per day, per item, for overdue books and magazines and $1.00 per day, per video. Labrary materials which are lost or damaged must be paid for.

No new books or materials may be checked out by any patron who has books that are overdue or fines that are not paid. Patrons with overdue materials will be notified twice by mail. If there is no response following the second notification the Library Board will seek legal redress against those who have not returned library material within a resonable time after the due date.

This policy is neccessary in order to preserve the integrity of the library collection and to provide better service to the public.

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BORROWERS RULES

1. New books added to the collection within the last six months may be checked out for two weeks and renewed once for one additional week. All other books may be kept two weeks and may be renewed once for another two week period, with the exception of 1-day or 7-day books and magazines. Video's may be checked out for two days with a limit of two video's per family at a time.

2. A fine of five cents a day will be charged on each overdue item with the exception of video's for which there will be a fine of $1.00 per day per video. No library materials will be issued to person's with overdue materials or any outstanding fines.

3. All injuries to books, magazines, and video's beyond reasonable wear and all losses of library materials shall be paid by the borrower to the satisfaction of the librarian.

4. Each borrower is held responsible for all books drawn on their borrowers card and for all fines accruing on the same.