Approved 9/13/05

Interlibrary Loan Policy

Borrower’s Guidelines

People who have library cards and are borrowers in good standing may use the library’s Interlibrary loan services to borrow books not part of the library’s collection. Books published within the last year or on the new book or rotating shelves are not permitted to be interlibrary loaned. The Library patron is responsible for a $1.00 per item handling fee or the cost of one way postage whichever cost is greater. Due dates are set by the lending institution. Some libraries allow material to be renewed, others do not.

If materials are not returned the library patron is responsible for all fines and processing fees. If materials are requested and not picked up, library patron will be assessed one way postage charges and the library reserves the right to deny future interlibrary loan requests.

Some lending libraries place restrictions on check out, such as restricting materials to be used in the library only.

Lending Guidelines

No material published in the last year will be sent to other libraries via interlibrary loan. Only materials that are readily available will be sent.

No reference or genealogy collection materials will be available through interlibrary loan.

Books will check out for a 28 day loan period. One 14 day renewal period may be granted upon request, depending on local demand for the material.

Lending institutions are responsible for the return of materials and collecting any fines or lost book charges from the person requesting the book. Books that are loaned to other libraries and lost, will be assessed a processing fee of $30.00 in addition to the price of the book.