Circulation
Policies
Library Cards
Library card applications are available at the Circulation Desk in the Bausch &
Lomb Public Library Building, and the Rundel Memorial Building, 1st floor. One form of
identification with your current residence; or two forms of identification that together
establish your identity and residence are required.
Applications for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade are available in the
Children's Center (2nd floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building).
Loan Periods
For most materials, the loan period is three weeks. Exceptions include Videos, which
are loaned for one week; CD Roms, loaned for two weeks; and Framed Prints and Choral
Music, loaned for eight weeks. Most materials are renewable, providing that no one else
has placed a "hold" on the item. Videos are not renewable. You may renew items
online using LIBRAWeb, in person with your library card number at the Circulation Desks,
or by telephone. Please have your library card number handy when you call the Circulation
Department at 428-8180.
at the Central Library and
all City Branches
You have just received your library card!
A wonderful world of books, sound recordings, video tapes and many other materials is now
available to you from all public libraries in Rochester and Monroe County.
When you use your library card, please remember the following:
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Rules and
policies
- Present your library card when you borrow materials.
- Check out all materials before you leave the building.
- You are responsible for all materials borrowed on your card.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for the selection and return of materials
borrowed by minor children.
- Report a lost or stolen card immediately by calling
428-8180 or your local library. You are responsible for materials borrowed on your card
until the loss or theft is reported. Your first card is free; a fee of $1.00 will be
charged for replacements.
- Notify the library if your home address or telephone number
changes.
- Library cards are valid for a period of one year.
Your card will be renewed free of charge after you have provided verification of your
current address.
- Look at the date due receipt you are given when
checking out library materials. Loan periods vary. You may borrow materials free of
charge, but there is a fine for overdue items. You will receive notice of overdue
materials by phone or mail.
- Fines stop increasing once materials are returned.
You may pay fines at any library return desk during regular hours. Do
not put fine payment in overdue items returned in a book drop or left on a counter.
- If materials are lost or damaged, you will be charged the
replacement price plus a non-refundable $5.00 processing fee.
- Failure to pay fines of $5.00 or more or to return overdue
items will result in the loss of your borrowing privileges. Delinquent accounts
which exceed $35 (a combination of replacement cost and fines) will be turned over to a
collection agency. An additional $15 fee will be added to accounts referred to a
collection agency
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Overdue
Fines
| Adult Books - hardcover |
25¢/day $7 max. |
| Young Adult books |
25¢/day $5 max. |
Juvenile material
(books, CDs, tapes, magazines) |
25¢/day $3 max |
| Choral Music |
25¢/day $5 max |
| Paperbacks, magazines |
25¢/day $7 max |
| Pamphlets |
25¢/day $1 max. |
| Picture File |
25¢/day $5 max. |
| Regular AV (compact discs,
filmstrips, slides, tapes, etc.) |
25¢/day $5 max. |
| Prints & sculptures |
25¢/day $10 max. |
| Videos |
$1/day $12 max. |
| Special loans, reference materials, etc. |
25¢/day $25 max |
| Software |
$1/day $12 max |
| CD ROMs |
$1/day $12 max. |
| Preschool Kits |
$2/day $24 max |
| Toys |
$1/day $12 max. |
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Return of
borrowed material:
Books, magazines, videos and audio recordings
may be returned to any public library in Rochester or Monroe County, no matter where you
borrowed them.
Art reproductions, Interlibrary Loan items and
special loan materials must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.
Toys must be returned to the Lincoln Branch.
During hours when libraries are closed, most
materials can be returned in book drops.
Most items are renewable once. For telephone renewals call 428-4455 or your local library; to renew
online go to http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us
We hope you will enjoy using your library card. Library staff are
always willing to help you find the information and the materials you need.
These policies and procedures apply to the
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and all city branch libraries.
The Grada Hopeman Gelser Children's Library offers
specialized materials and services related to the Strong Museum's exhibits and programs.
For details or questions about services call the Strong Museum at 263-2700 ext. 235 |
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