GILMAN LIBRARY CIRCULATION POLICY
Any one wishing to borrow library materials must have their own Gilman Library Patron Card. Use of another patron's card will not be permitted without permission from the library card holder. If the library card is in good standing, there is no limit to the number of materials a patron may borrow.
Books, music, audio books and books on CD may be taken out for 3 weeks if they are not on a waiting list. Items that are placed on a waiting list may be taken out for one week until there is no longer on a waiting list. They may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them. Any patron may place their name on a waiting list. The items may be returned to the book return cart at the circulation desk. Books in WRITTEN FORMAT ONLY may be returned to the book drop located at the front entrance of the library.
Magazines may be taken out for 1 week. They may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them. These items may be returned to the book return cart at the circulation desk or to the book drop located at the front entrance of the library if they are securely wrapped in a bag.
Videos & DVD's may be taken out for one week. They may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them. They must be returned to the book return cart at the circulation desk during open hours. They MAY NOT be returned to the book drop at the front entrance ol the library.
Reference books and books located in the Archival Room may not be taken out of the library unless specifically marked for circulation. If marked for circulation, they may circulate for one week. They may be renewed if necessary. Pages may be copied for a small fee.
Patrons returning overdue materials are encouraged to donate to the "Conscience/Donation Jar". The Gilman Library does not charge a specific fine for overdue materials.
Any materials belonging to the Gilman Library, or obtained from another library through Interlibrary Loan, which are lost or damaged, must be paid for by the card holder at full replacement cost. This cost will be determined by the owning library.
Patrons with overdue, lost or damaged materials may not borrow any additional materials and will have their patron card pulled until all items are returned or replaced. When overdue items are lost or replaced, the card may be placed on probationary status for an unspecified period of time or until the library staff determines that items are being returned in a timely fashion.
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