Policy page

Janet Carlson Calvert Library.

Library Information

DONATIONS

Donations of new, clean and gently used items for JCCL's own shelves are welcomed but please call the library at 642-6207 to arrange a time to drop them off.

We especially need DVD's and current hardcover fiction & non-fiction children's books.

Books for the Friends of the Library Book Sale

will be collected in the early spring of 2009, a month or so prior to the sale.

Library Card

Franklin residents may obtain a library card with proof of address, such as a driver’s license, or utility bill and photo identification.

Card holders are responsible for the damage, loss or late fines of borrowed materials. A lost library card will cost $1.00 to replace.

Responsibility of Parents

The responsibility for library materials chosen by a child rests with the parents or guardians of the child and not with the library staff.

It is also the responsibility of the parent or guardian to see that any overdue or replacement fees incurred by a child are paid.

Children are given library cards with parental permission.

Loan Procedures

All printed materials, except for reference, special collections, and “New,” will be loaned for a period of four (4) weeks. Renewals

will be limited to one (1) time for most materials or at the discretion of the librarian. This applies to both the Children’s and YA/Teen

and Adult sections. This will insure that materials will be available for circulation to all patrons.

The number of items total that a patron may check out on his/her own card at one time is limited to ten (10) from the Adult and

ten (10) from the Children’s and Young Adults’ library. It may be increased at the discretion of the head librarian.

DVDs and Videos will be loaned for a period of two (2) weeks.

Current issues of magazines and newspapers are to be used in the Library. Other issues may be borrowed for two (2) weeks

and are subject to the same borrowing policies as books.

Overdue Fines

A fine of $.05 per day per book or magazine will be charged on overdue materials, with a maximum fine of $2.00 per item. A charge of $1.00 per day to a maximum of $5.00 per video/DVD will be charged on overdue videos/DVD. A lost or damaged item will be replaced at actual cost.

Closing Policy

In the event of inclement weather, the library will follow the Franklin School District schedule. If the schools are delayed or closed JCCL will also be delayed or closed. Programs will be rescheduled, check the website for dates and times or call when the library is open.