Library Policies - Materials Check Out

REQUIREMENTS

ADULT PATRONS

Adult patrons may receive a library card and have immediate full borrowing privileges by:

• Completing and agreeing to all the conditions listed on the library card application form

• Presenting a current photo ID and proof of current address. Acceptable address verification includes a piece of mail with a recent postmark

With only one form of ID:

• Only one item may be checked out

• The new card will be mailed to the patron

With no form of ID or address verification

• An application for a new card may be submitted

• No materials may be checked out

• The new card will be mailed to the patron

MINOR PATRONS

A parent or legal guardian must acknowledge that a minor is getting a card and accept legal responsibility for the minor’s card by signing the application form. Proof of current address is required and, if applicable, a photo ID.
1. If the parent or guardian is present, then a minor may receive a library card and have full borrowing privileges when:

   • The parent or legal guardian signs the application form thereby agreeing to all the conditions listed on the library card application form

   • The minor signs the application form

   • The parent or legal guardian presents a current photo ID and proof of current address. Acceptable address verification includes a piece of mail with a recent postmark

   With only one form of ID

   • Only one item may be checked out

   • The new card will be mailed to the parent or legal guardian

   With no form of ID or address verification

   • An application for a new card may be submitted

   • No materials may be checked out

   • The new card will be mailed to the parent or legal guardian

2. If a parent or legal guardian is not present then

   • The minor is given an application form to be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. When the form is returned, proof of current address such as a piece of postmarked mail must be presented along with the completed application form. At that time, a new library card will be issued and materials may be borrowed.

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   Approved by the Library Commission on 28 March 2000

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