Circulation Policies

Effective April 14, 2008

Material

Loan Period

Fine/Item/Day

Maximum Fine

Flashdrives 3 days $1.00 $15.00
New DVDs 3 days $1.00 $15.00
New DVD sets 7days $1.00 $15.00
Older videos and DVDs 7 days 25 cents $15.00
Adult New Books and
new audio books
14 days 25 cents $25.00
Magazines 14 days 25 cents $7.50
Cassettes, CDs, and
CD-ROMs
14 days 25 cents $15.00
Puzzles 14 days 25 cents $15.00
Padded AV Bags 14 days 0 0
Paperbacks,
Pamflet file items
28 days 25 cents $7.50
Books 28 days 25 cents $25.00
Audio Books 28 days 25 cents $25.00
Multimedia Kits 28 days 25 cents $25.00

If overdue materials are returned after the item has been deleted from the library catalog, patrons will be charged the maximum overdue fine, plus the appropriate processing fee.

Renewals may be done in person, over the by phone (630-653-0755) or via the online catalog, accessible through the Library’s web page.  One renewal per item is allowed, unless the item has been reserved. Online renewals must take place before the item is overdue.

Replacement Fees of Lost or Damaged Items

Material Replacement Fees

Paperbacks, Board Books and Magazines

Current replacement cost plus processing fee of $2.00/item

All other items

Current replacement cost plus processing fee of $5.00/item

Borrower's Card

$1.00/card

Replacement Bar-code Label

$1.00/each

Puzzle Bags

$4.00/each


Replacement Fees for Audiovisual (and other) Cases will be charged to the patron at the Library's cost.


Copy and Printout Fees

Copy/Printout Cost

Photocopies (Color)

25 cents/page

All other copies and computer printouts

10 cents/page

Returned Check Fees

Should a patron's check be returned to the bank for any reason, the patron will be charged a $30.00 fee in addition to the amount of the check.

Collection

When $25.00 or more is owed to the Library in fines or replacement costs and fees, the patron’s account is referred to a materials recovery service. If necessary, unresolved accounts will be credit reported. Unresolved charges on juvenile accounts will be transferred to the responsible party’s account for credit reporting. A billing fee of $10.00 is also assessed on all accounts referred to a materials recovery service.