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LOAN PERIOD
VHS/DVDs (movies) may only be borrowed for two (2) working days. All other circulating materials may be checked out for two weeks.
Renewals are allowed on all materials, by phone or in person. The maximum amount of movies (VHS/DVD) to be loaned to a patron is four (4)
and the maximum amount of books is five (5). note: new releases of books and movies are not renewable.
FINES
A fine of $1.00 per day per video will be assessed on overdue VHS/DVD material. VHS/DVD fines will not accrue on Sundays or holidays.
They can be deposited in the drop box. The maximum fine for overdue videos will be $25.00. A fine of 10 cents per day per item will be assessed
for all other overdue materials. Fines will continue to acrue on Sundays and holidays. A maximum fine of $25.00 will be charged for overdue
hardback books and audio materials. A maximum fine of $10.00 will be charged on all paperback books. Patrons owing a late fee will not be allowed
to check out any more materials until the fine is paid and all materials are returned.
LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS
Patrons who lose, severely damage, or fail to return materials will be assessed the replacement
cost of the item(s).
COMPUTER/INTERNET POLICY OVERVIEW
Disclaimer: The Bowling Green Public Library provides access to the Internet as one information
resource among others. As a result of the open nature of the Internet, users should understand that the library has no control over content, and
assumes no responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or currency of an Internet source.
1.) Only library cardholders may use the computers. Computer terminals are available during regular library hours to any patron who has
signed a user agreement form. Children under the age of 10 must have a parent sitting with them using the computer. Children ages 10 - 13 must have a parent present in the library while using the computer. The library
reserves the right to deny computer access to any patron with overdue materials or outstanding fines.
2.) Staff Assistance) The library staff is able to provide limited assistance for Internet use. Assistance can only be given as staff time and expertise allow,
and may be limited to start-up only.
3.) Time Limits) Terminals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Users are allowed an hour-long slot and must sign their starting and ending times on the log
sheet provided. Patrons are limited to one computer sign on per day.
4.) Printing Materials) Colored copies are $1.00 per page and black and white copies are $0.25 per page. This includes pages printed for homework and pages printed by mistake.
5.) Downloading Materials) Patrons may download to disks that they purchase for $0.50 from the librarian on duty. Use of any disk or CD from an outside source is prohibited.
Downloading to the hard drive is not permitted, nor is installation of unauthorized programs, shortcuts, screensavers, or wallpaper. (Installing of clients such as Yahoo, AOL, or other
programs of this nature, or any other nature, is prohibited.)
6.) E-Mail & Chat) The library does not provide e-mail accounts, but patrons may use outside e-mail sources, such as Yahoo or Hot-Mail. Chat is NOT allowed at anytime.
Patrons discovered engaging in chat may lose computer privileges temporarily or permanently.
7.) Ethical Use) Internet computers may not be used for illegal or unethical purposes. This includes, but is not limited to: harassment of others, libeling or slandering other
users, damage to equipment or software, disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications, unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material, or any action prohibited
by local, state, or federal law. Patrons may not conduct a business based on the library's computers.
8.) Inappropriate Content) The library assumes the responsibility for maintaining an environment conducive to use by patrons of all ages. We therefore ask that patrons not display
offensive graphics or content (text, or general content) at any time. Deliberate accessing of pornography will result in immediate termination of computer use for a month. A second
offense will result in permanent loss of computer use.
Disruptive Patrons and Unattended Children
Patrons are to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb others. Food, drinks, running, loud talking, and horseplay are not allowed. Anyone whose behavior or whose language
is offensive will be asked to leave the library.
Parents are asked not to leave preschool or early elementary children alone at the library, except to attend appropriate library programs. Children not picked up at closing time will be
remanded to the city police for their own safety.
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