Kaubisch Memorial Public Library

Juvenile Library Cards:
You may apply for a library card if you are able to print LEGIBLY your own full first name, last name and middle initial. A parent or guardian must sign the child’s application, present identification, with current mailing address and phone number.

Responsibility:
You AND your parent or guardian are responsible for all library materials borrowed on your card. By signing the application, the parent or guardian agrees to assume financial responsibility for all materials charged on the minor’s card. Cards are issued for 3 years. The charge for replacing lost cards is $3.00.

Unattended Children & Behavior:
Please do not leave children through age 7 alone in the Youth Services dept. Staff will not be responsible for or give temporary supervision of unattended children. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child. Running, loudness, and rudeness are not acceptable. POLICY

Borrowing Limits:
Because Kaubisch Memorial Public Library serves a large area, the following limits are set so that as many people as possible may be served. We reserve the right to place additional limits.

Fiction:
14 days --- 2 renewals (unless there is a hold) and only 3 by the same author per family.

Non-fiction:
14 days --- 2 renewals (unless there is a hold) and only 3 by the same author per family. Also, only 3 in each subject area per family (For example, Countries, Native Americans, Biographies, Science Fair Projects, etc.).

7-Day Books:
Encyclopedias & Ohio books --- only 2 per family with No Renewals.
Trees & Wildflowers --- Only 1 per family with No Renewals.

Books on Tape/Cassettes/Cd’s:
14 days --- 1 renewal and only 5 per family.

Non-fiction Videos: (Only Juv-Non-Fiction are available on Juvenile floor).
14 days --- Only 4 per family --- 1 renewal (Unless there is a hold on it).

Magazines:
7 days --- Newest copy cannot circulate --- only 3 per family --- no renewals.

Fees for Overdue, Lost or Damaged Materials:
Overdue books, books on tape, cassettes, and cd’s are charged 10 cents a day, per item. All videos are $1.00 a day per video. For lost or damaged materials, you may be charged the cost of the item and any overdue fees accrued (these may not exceed the value of said item). Out of print items have a minimum cost of $30.00. For a missing or defaced barcode on materials and/or missing cassette bag, there is a $1.00 fine.

Public Access Computer Use:
Only children age 12 & under may use the computers in this department. You must show your library card at sign-up. Limits = ½ hour per day --- 2 times per week. No preschool age child will be permitted to use the computers without parental supervision. A parent must supervise a child 10 years old or under while on the Internet. Please read carefully the Internet Policy.

Policy adopted by Library Board of Trustees February 24, 2005.