Circulation Policy
LIBRARY CARDS
Library cards are issued at no
charge to residents of Pittsfield, and to those who work or
volunteer in Pittsfield. Others are charged $15.00 per year per
card.
BOOKS
Books are loaned for a period of
THREE WEEKS with renewal allowed. Renewal can be done at the
library, by phone, or email.
OVERDUE MATERIALS
There are no overdue fines at this time, but there is a “conscience jar” at the circulation
desk. This is for donations from overdue or simply generous patrons.
Feel free to add to it.
OTHER
MATERIALS
Materials are loaned
for the following amount of time:
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Magazines - 3 Weeks
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Audio Books - 3 Weeks
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Movies - 1 Week
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New Adult Fiction - 2
Weeks
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Children's Fiction for
Holidays - 2 Weeks
LOST MATERIALS:
If an item owned by the library is lost or damaged,
it must be paid for so the library can replace it. Until lost items
are paid for, the individual responsible cannot borrow from the
library.
Computer/Internet Usage Policy
Usage of computers and the Internet
at the Library is a privilege. The library does not use filters on
it's computers and material accessed on the Internet is the
responsibility of each individual. Everyone must refrain from usage
that the general public, children and library personnel may find
offensive, anyone who views offensive material will not be allowed
to use the library's computers. In addition, violation of local,
state or federal law is not allowed.
Internet usage is limited to
thirty (30) minutes per day. Time may be reserved by signing the
Internet Usage Register, or contacting the library. The public
computers are also available on a walk-in basis if they have not been
previously reserved. If no one is waiting to use a public access
computer, individuals may continue to use their computer for as long
as they need, or until they are asked to sign off. Library personnel
are the gatekeepers regarding computer time, and if a patron is
asked to stop using the computer, the patron must do so.
Patrons under the age of 18 years
must have an Internet Usage Permission Form signed by their parents
and on file at the Library. |