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Materials/ Loan Periods/Fines
A public
library is a time-honored institution, created to serve the community and based on the concept of
sharing resources. When one person abuses their privileges that person takes advantage of the community as a whole.
Clinton-Macomb Public Library has established reasonable rules for the enjoyment
of library materials.
Material Loan Periods .
Overdue Charges .
Notification of Overdue
. Holds
Damaged Materials .
Replacement of Damaged
Materials . Lending Limits
Material
Loan Periods
|
Library Material Type |
Loan Period in Days |
Checkout
Limits |
Number of Renewals |
Daily Overdue |
Maximum Overdues |
Default Price |
|
Audiobooks |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$50
|
|
Book/cassette kits |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$20
|
|
Books |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$20
|
|
Books in demand |
7 |
none |
0 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$20
|
|
CD-Roms |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10 |
$50
|
|
Circulating periodicals |
21 |
none |
0 |
15˘ |
$5
|
$5
|
|
Compact discs |
21 |
15 |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$15
|
|
DVDs |
7 |
15 |
1 |
$1 |
$10 |
$30 |
|
DVDs in demand |
4 |
15 |
0 |
$1
|
$10 |
$30 |
|
DVD nonfiction |
21 |
15 |
3 |
$1
|
$10 |
$30 |
|
Holiday books |
7 |
none |
0 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$20
|
|
Hooked on Phonics |
21 |
1 |
0 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$50 |
|
Interlibrary loans |
Set by lender |
none |
Set by lender |
$1
|
$25
|
$50
|
|
Leap Pad Reader |
21 |
none |
3 |
$1
|
$10 |
$40 |
|
Paperbacks |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$3
|
$5
|
|
Playaway digital audiobook |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$45 |
|
Puppets |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$10
|
|
Low Vision Aids |
21 |
none |
3 |
15˘ |
$10
|
$50 |
|
Reference books |
1 |
2 |
0 |
$1
|
$25
|
$50
|
|
VHS |
7 |
none |
1 |
$1
|
$10
|
$20
|
|
VHS nonfiction |
21 |
none |
3 |
$1
|
$10
|
$20
|
|
Videogames |
7 |
1 |
0 |
$1
|
$10
|
$20
|
Overdue Charges
To encourage
the prompt return of materials, the Library charges a per day overdue
fine based on the type of material (see above chart). On the day after
the due date, all materials will be considered overdue if they have not
been renewed or returned. No fines will accrue on days that the
Library is closed.
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Notification of Overdue
Material
The Library’s computer will notify
customers of overdue materials via automated telephone calls, U.S. mail
or email that comply with the Michigan Library Privacy Act. The
automated telephone calls will be the default mode of communication.
Customers may opt for notices by U.S. Mail or email. Written
notification will be sent to customers before the account is turned over
to the Library’s collection agency.
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Holds
The total number of holds that can be
placed by an individual is limited to 15 items.
Damaged Materials
Customers are
responsible for all materials checked out on their card and are liable
for any damages that may occur to library materials. If there is
damage to library materials that does not make the material unusable,
(i.e. crayon or ink marks, binding or cover damage, minor water damage),
appropriate charges will be assessed. (back to the top)
Replacement of Damaged
Materials
The Library
will notify the customer of charges for lost or damaged items. The
charge will be the full retail list price for the item. No replacements
will be accepted.
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Lending Limits
Any customer whose fines or replacement value for
unreturned materials exceed $5 shall forfeit borrowing privileges until
materials are returned and fines are paid. Customers experiencing
unusual difficulty in returning their materials or paying their fines
should advise the library staff.(back to the top)
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