Library Card

A library card may be issued to any person furnishing proof of identity and residency.

A fee of $1.00 (one dollar)  will be charged for replacement of lost or damaged library cards. 

Registration

Acceptance of a library card constitutes acknowledgment of responsibility for its use, for materials borrowed with it, and for all fines charged against it.  Parents assume responsibilities for their children under 18 years of age. 

Youths 14 to 18 years of age may be granted YV status with special permission from a parent or guardian.  YV indicates the parent’s permission to borrow freely from the collection without restriction. 

Loan Policy 

Loan periods for library materials are as follows:

New Videos and selected other videos and DVDs – 3 days

            Magazines, pamphlets, software, videos and selected books – 7 days

            Books, Audio Cassettes, and CDs – 21 days 

The Library reserves the right to limit the number of items borrowed and/or the loan period as demand warrants.  Vacation loans may be arranged for up to 6 weeks for some materials. 

All library materials may be renewed unless on reserve or restricted.  Renewals can be made by phone or renewed online. 

Videocassettes and DVDs – Anyone 18 and older or designated YV with a valid CLEVNET or Greater Access card may borrow videocassettes, DVDs and CD ROM products.  Some videocassettes may be reserved. 

Overdue Materials 

Any patron who borrows material from the Perry Public Library is responsible for returning items on time and in good condition.  A patron who does not return material by the due date indicated will be charged according to the following fines.

For books, magazines, cassettes, compact discs, filmstrips:

            5 cents per day – Maximum fine:  $3.00.

For Videocassettes, DVD and CD ROM

            $1.00 per day -- $10.00 maximum per item.  

A patron who incurs fines of $10.00 or more will be denied borrowing privileges. 

Claims Returned

When a patron claims to have returned the material, that the Library records show to be outstanding, a search will be made for that material.  If this material cannot be located, a “claims returned” will be noted on the patron’s record.  The Library will continue the search.  After 6 months, the item is considered lost.

Damaged and Lost Materials

A patron is required to pay for replacement costs when material is returned only if, in the Library’s estimation, it is beyond repair, or if in the case of audio-visual materials not usable.  A patron will be charged repair costs for damaged materials.  For materials damaged beyond repair or lost, or missing pieces, a patron will be charged the current cost, plus 10% processing charge.  No refund will be made after six months or if the material is replaced.  The processing fee will not be refunded.  If all fines and costs have been paid on a damaged item, the patron may keep the item. 

When a patron reports the borrowed item lost or fails to return it, the patron will make restitution to the Library by paying for the item.   

A patron who does not pay for damaged or lost materials after being properly notified will be denied borrowing privileges if the amount is over $10.00.