Patrons will be responsible for any loss or damage beyond normal wear which occurs to any library materials listed on accounts for which they are responsible, including any dependent accounts.
- Long-overdue materials become LOST after 180 days. At this time, a patron will be liable for replacement of said materials.
- Borrowing privileges will be suspended once the estimated value of fines and lost or damaged materials exceeds $20.00.
Compensation for lost or damaged materials:
- Patrons may choose to pay the total replacement value of the lost or damaged materials as assessed by the Acquisitions Librarian or the Library Director.
-OR- - Patrons may purchase a compensatory number of materials from the Library’s Materials Wishlist ⇗.
- You may purchase Wishlist items from any retailer.
- The purchased item doesn't need to be the same as the lost/damaged item. For example, if you lost 6 books, you can purchase any 6 books from the wishlist as replacements.
- Items must be NEW and in the specified binding (hardcover, etc).
- Items can be brought or shipped to the library with your name and account/barcode number noted so the charge can be cleared from your account.
For more details, see the circulation policy [PDF] or contact us by phone or email.