TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Length of Circulation
The circulation period for library materials is established by the Director
of the Library. Items may check out for 21 days or 7 days depending on the
item. With the exception of DVDs, items may be renewed
one time if there is no reserve on that particular item by another patron.
There is no limit on the number of books a patron may check out. Books check
out for 21 days and may be renewed for 21 days. (if
item is not on hold for another patron)
A limit of a combination of 20 CDs, and Books on CD
may be checked out for 21 days. A limit of 5 CD ROMs may be checked out for
21 days. All items may be renewed for 21 days. (if
item is not on hold for another patron)
DVDs may be checked out for 7 days at a charge of $1.00 per title. Borrower
must be eighteen years of age (or may be 15, 16, or 17 years of age with a
signed permission slip on file from a parent or guardian) and may check out
10 DVDs at a time. DVDs may not be renewed, but may be brought to the
library to be checked in and checked out at a charge of $1.00 per title. (if
item is not on hold for another patron)
DVDs are not to be repaired, altered or tampered with in any way. If there
is a problem with the DVD or any other type of material, please inform us at
the time the item is returned. In case of damage or loss, borrower may
be charged the full replacement cost. All materials may be returned in the
book drop. DVDs are for private home use only and may not be copied.
Overdue Materials
An item is considered overdue when it has been borrowed from the library and
has not been returned on or by the date specified. Patrons are responsible
for all items checked out on their card.
Overdue charges for most items, adult's, young adult's, and children’s,
accrue at a rate of twenty-five (25) cents per day per item. DVDs are
$1.00 per day per title. Once the item is returned, the fine no longer
accumulates. The fine will accumulate up to the cost of each item. All items
except DVDs may be renewed online or by calling 1-877-273-6391. A postage
charge of 44¢ will be added to a patron's record for mailed overdue notices.
Patrons may choose to be notified by email, telephone, or print.
In the case of patrons who chronically have overdue problems, the Library
Director may suspend his/her borrowing privileges.
Other Charges
Patrons must have their card with them to check out
materials. Patrons are responsible for materials checked out on their
card and are encouraged not to loan their card to anyone. If your card is
lost or stolen, please call us immediately at 574-936-2324.
You are financially responsible for material that is checked out until you
report your card lost or stolen.
Patrons are responsible for taking care of the library materials they have
in their possession. Patrons who damage or lose library equipment or
materials will be required to pay the current replacement cost of that item
or be assessed a damage fee. Examples might include water damage or lost DVD
inserts.
The Plymouth Public Library is exonerated from any claims or liabilities for
damage or loss of property arising from use of library materials.
Assessing Charges
In assessing overdue fines and other charges, all patrons will be given the
benefit of the doubt. Chronic offenders will be treated firmly, but
courteously. In all cases, if there is any doubt on the part of the staff or
patron, it should be made clear that nothing is definite until the Director
has been informed of the situation.
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