Circulation Policy
BCFLS CIRCULATION POLICY
Revised 10/2001, 3/2005, 1/2006, 3/2008, 5/2008, 9/2010, and 4/2013
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Patron must present PA Driver’s License (preferred) or ID with a current address.
• Library cards are free for Butler County residents and patrons with a valid Access PA sticker.
• A yearly fee of $20.00 will be charged to Non- Butler County residents or patrons without a valid Access PA sticker.
• All registration forms must be signed by the responsible party.
• All patrons under age 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the card application.
• There is no age limit for obtaining a library card.
• The replacement card fee is $2.50 per card.
• Only one registration per patron is allowed.
PATRON DATABASE:
• When a patron is in the database and has a card with an existing barcode, it is to be used.
• When a patron is in the database and does not have a card with a barcode, their existing record is deleted and a new card is issued. A $2.50 replacement fee will be charged.
• Patron records may not be deleted if fines or materials are attached to them.
• A batch delete of patrons with expired cards of five years or more will be conducted county-wide every January.
CIRCULATION:
• Patrons must have a valid library card to check out materials. A patron may check out with a PA Driver’s License or photo ID in lieu of a library card for up to three times per year. A notation will be made in the circulation comment field for each such use.
• Renewals for items that are not on hold may be placed online, by phone, or at any member BCFLS library.
• Subject limit will be at the discretion of the library director and dependent on demand and availability of library materials.
• Limit of 25 items per card.
• Material Class Codes, Patron Category Codes and Residence Codes may be changed only by the BCFLS System Administrator.
LOST MATERIALS:
• Patrons will be charged the current retail cost for lost materials.
FINES:
• All materials except videos and ILL’s - 25 cents per day
• DVD’s and ILL’s - $1.00 per day
• Readers and other devices – at the discretion of the library directors
• Maximum Fine – Retail cost or best estimate to replace
• Borrower privileges will be suspended when fines are $5.00 or more
• Fines may be paid at any library. The receiving library retains all fine money.
• When a patron has been sent to the magistrate or police, fines may not be accepted in any amount. The patron must deal directly with the police or magistrate.
• Forgiveness of fines is at the discretion of the library directors with the exception of fines related to police or magistrate cases.
INTERLIBRARYLOAN:
• A deposit can be collected at the director’s discretion.
• Any ILL charges incurred from another library may be passed onto the patron.
• Only three ILL’s can be requested at one time.
• If requested, a one-week renewal may be granted upon the approval of the lending library from which the material was sent.
LIABILITY STATEMENT:
The system libraries accept no responsibility for the loss of damage to patron’s property or equipment as a result of the use of any library materials.
Revised 10/2001, 3/2005, 1/2006, 3/2008, 5/2008, 9/2010, and 4/2013
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Patron must present PA Driver’s License (preferred) or ID with a current address.
• Library cards are free for Butler County residents and patrons with a valid Access PA sticker.
• A yearly fee of $20.00 will be charged to Non- Butler County residents or patrons without a valid Access PA sticker.
• All registration forms must be signed by the responsible party.
• All patrons under age 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the card application.
• There is no age limit for obtaining a library card.
• The replacement card fee is $2.50 per card.
• Only one registration per patron is allowed.
PATRON DATABASE:
• When a patron is in the database and has a card with an existing barcode, it is to be used.
• When a patron is in the database and does not have a card with a barcode, their existing record is deleted and a new card is issued. A $2.50 replacement fee will be charged.
• Patron records may not be deleted if fines or materials are attached to them.
• A batch delete of patrons with expired cards of five years or more will be conducted county-wide every January.
CIRCULATION:
• Patrons must have a valid library card to check out materials. A patron may check out with a PA Driver’s License or photo ID in lieu of a library card for up to three times per year. A notation will be made in the circulation comment field for each such use.
• Renewals for items that are not on hold may be placed online, by phone, or at any member BCFLS library.
• Subject limit will be at the discretion of the library director and dependent on demand and availability of library materials.
• Limit of 25 items per card.
• Material Class Codes, Patron Category Codes and Residence Codes may be changed only by the BCFLS System Administrator.
LOST MATERIALS:
• Patrons will be charged the current retail cost for lost materials.
FINES:
• All materials except videos and ILL’s - 25 cents per day
• DVD’s and ILL’s - $1.00 per day
• Readers and other devices – at the discretion of the library directors
• Maximum Fine – Retail cost or best estimate to replace
• Borrower privileges will be suspended when fines are $5.00 or more
• Fines may be paid at any library. The receiving library retains all fine money.
• When a patron has been sent to the magistrate or police, fines may not be accepted in any amount. The patron must deal directly with the police or magistrate.
• Forgiveness of fines is at the discretion of the library directors with the exception of fines related to police or magistrate cases.
INTERLIBRARYLOAN:
• A deposit can be collected at the director’s discretion.
• Any ILL charges incurred from another library may be passed onto the patron.
• Only three ILL’s can be requested at one time.
• If requested, a one-week renewal may be granted upon the approval of the lending library from which the material was sent.
LIABILITY STATEMENT:
The system libraries accept no responsibility for the loss of damage to patron’s property or equipment as a result of the use of any library materials.