Circulation Policy and Fines and Fees for BLM

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY-USER POLICY

Anyone can use the resources of the Bloomfield Public library. Only registered patrons may borrow library materials and use the computer.

REGISTRATION

  1. Available to residents of Bloomfield Borough and Centre Township.
  2. Available to anyone with an Access PA library card.
  3. Available to residents of other municipalities for a fee (see below).
  4. A parent or guardian is responsible for all materials and charges on his/her minor child’s card.

RESIDENT REGISTRATION

  1. Proper proof of residency is required for obtaining a library card.
  2. Resident registration will be for a period of one year.
  3. Renewal will be dependent on all fines being paid.
  4. Lost library cards will be replaced for $1.

NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION

  1. Proper proof of residency is required for obtaining a library card.
  2. Non-resident registration will be for a period of one year.
  3. The non-resident registration/user fee is $25. A family membership is $25 and will include up to two adults living in the same household and dependents under 18 years of age.
  4. No fee will be charged for individuals holding an active duty military ID card or a full time student ID card.
  5. Non-residents will not receive an Access PA sticker.
  6. Renewal will be dependent on all fines being paid.
  7. Lost library cards will be replaced for $1.

VISITOR REGISTRATION

  1. Proper proof of residency is required for obtaining a library card.
  2. This category is for individuals residing in other municipalities or areas that wish to borrow book or use the computer on a short term basis.
  3. Visitor registration will be for a period of one month.
  4. The visitor registration fee will be $5.
  5. Visitors will not receive an Access PA sticker.
  6. Lost library cards will be replaced for $1

CIRCULATION

  1. Individuals must be registered (see REGISTRATION) in order to borrow materials and/or use the computers.
  2. Individuals must present their valid Bloomfield Library card when borrowing materials or using the computers.
  3. The basic borrowing period for books will be three weeks with two renewals unless material is requested by another patron.
  4. Shorter or longer loan periods may be established for such items as new and popular materials, materials used for special group projects, etc…
  5. The borrowing period for audiovisual materials will be for seven days.
  6. All reference material must remain in the library.

FINES

  1. The fine for overdue books is $.15 per day up to a maximum of $10.00, with a one day grace period.
  2. The fine for overdue audiovisual materials is $1.00 per day up to a maximum of $10.00.
  3. A replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged books dependent on the estimated replacement cost of the material.
  4. Fines must be paid before a patron is permitted to borrow more materials or use the computers.

Rev. 1/2008