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 may be charged according to the fine schedule. Most overdue fines have been eliminated. Exceptions are Hotspots, Library of Things items, and items that belong to other libraries. (Items belonging to another library are subject to that library’s lending policy.) Items that are lost or damaged are subject to replacement fees.
Hotspots: $1 per day, $10 maximum per item
Library of Things items: $1 per day, $10 maximum per item
When a patron’s account exceeds $10, the account must be brought to under $10 in order to maintain borrowing privileges. A patron who does not return or pay for overdue Library material after being properly notified will be denied borrowing privileges until the account is cleared, and may have the account turned over to a collection agency. A service charge of $10 will be applied to the patron account when a collection agency is used. The $10 service charge is not refundable.
When a patron reports a borrowed item lost or fails to return it, the patron will make restitution to the Library by paying for the item. 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 not useable. The $2 processing fee and any fines must be paid. The Director and the Circulation Supervisor will determine the replacement cost based on factors including, but not limited to, age of the item, circulation rate of the item, etc. No refunds will be made if the material is replaced by the Library. The processing fee and fines will not be refunded. A patron who does not pay for damaged or lost materials after being properly notified will be denied borrowing privileges until the account is cleared.
When a patron claims to have returned the material which 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 circulation card. The patron and the Library will continue the search. After three (3) months, the item is considered lost.