Circulation Policies & Forms: For Community Members

Loan Periods

• Main collection books - 30 days
• Juvenile books - 14 days
• Popular reading collection - 14 days
• A/V materials (DVDs, CDs, records) - 14 days

Maximum number of loan items - 15

Photo ID is required for all loans.

The borrower is responsible for all items checked out to their account in the event an item is damaged, lost, stolen, or returned late.

Renewals

Books and A/V materials may be eligible for renewals.  Items can be renewed in person or over the phone by calling the circulation desk (518-255-5864).

Holds & Recalls

Community borrowers may not issue recalls, but may request holds on items.

Overdue Fines

• Books and A/V material - $1 per day

Items which have been overdue for 30 days are automatically declared lost.

Overdue notices are sent to email addresses.

Damaged or Lost Material

Community borrowers are asked to pay the replacement cost of material lost or damaged. A $5 processing fee will be assessed for all lost items.