Knowledge Base: Library Policies

ANNUAL BORROWER’S CARD

1. 1. Patrons wishing to remove library material from the premises must have a valid borrower’s card (ie. Resident Card, Non-Resident Card, ME Card or a card recognized under a reciprocal borrowing agreement (4.5.1)
      1. Annual borrower’s card issuance fees for resident and non-residents shall be set as per Library By-laws Schedule C
      2. Resident is as a person or household who lives in a municipality which pays an annual per capita fee to NLLS
      3. Non-resident is person or household who resides in a municipality which does not pay an annual per capita fee to NLLS. A borrower’s card will be issued upon completion of the appropriate application form
      4. A borrower’s card is not transferable and may only be used by the person to whom it is issued for borrowing purposes
         1. A cardholder may only permit others to use their card to pick up material on their behalf if a previous arrangement has been made with staff
      5. A borrower’s card will be valid for one year from time of issue and an annual renewal fee will be charged
      6. Parents/Guardians of minors with a borrower’s card shall be responsible for the annual

fees, replacement costs, lost/damaged items and overdue charges

1. 1. 7. Replacement borrower’s cards shall be issued for $1, which may be waived at the discretion of staff

FINES AND PENALTIES

1. 2. Fines shall be set as per Library Bylaws Schedule C
      1. Patrons shall be given one (1) grace day, which is the day after the items were due
      2. Fines will not be charged for the days the library is closed
      3. Fines shall be collected at the circulation desk and proper recording procedures shall be followed
      4. Fines may be waived at the discretion of the manager
      5. The loan period for all items shall be set per Library Bylaws Schedule B