Library Card and Circulation Policy

Library Cards

- Library borrower's cards may be obtained from any of the eight branches and are valid at all branches.
- A Social Security card, Social Security number on an official ID, driver's license, or other qualified photo ID, plus a proof of address such as a bill or letter mailed to the patron, may be used to obtain a borrower's card.
- Patrons under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the application for them.
- No account information may be given to anyone other than the owner of the account, with the exception of parents who may have access to information regarding the accounts of their minor children. This includes spouses who may not have access to their partner's account information.
- Patrons should not lend their cards to others, but are responsible for any and all items charged to their card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately.
- The initial library card is given at no cost; lost cards will cost one dollar to replace.

Circulation Rules

- A valid library card must be presented to borrow any materials.
- Number of items loaned to a first time borrower is limited to two items, with no further loans until the initial items are returned.
- Print items are borrowed for a period of three weeks; DVDs, VHS tapes, and Music CDs are checked out for one week.
- Two renewals by phone, Internet or in person are allowed for all materials.
- A maximum of 50 items may be checked out, 15 of which may be any combination of DVDs, VHS tapes, or Music CDs.
- Fines are charged at a rate of 15 cents per item per day to a maximum of the replacement cost of the item.
- Any overdue item will cause a patron's account to be blocked. All overdue items must be returned and the fines paid before patrons may check out material again.

Lost Items

- When materials are claimed as lost, the patron will be assessed the replacement cost of the item(s), any fines accrued, and a $25 processing fee for each item.
- Patrons may not replace lost items themselves, but must pay the above fees. No refunds will be given on items claimed lost, paid for, and subsequently found.
- Lost or overdue item fees may be paid incrementally, but patrons will not be allowed use of public access computers or to check out materials until all fines and assessments are paid in full.

Revised March 27, 2007 - Effective date; May 1, 2007 - JGRLS Library Board