Circulation Policies

Library Cards

Library cards are non-transferable. Notify the Library at once if your card is lost. Current identification is required to obtain a card. DVDs, Music CDs, Feature and Children's video loans require an Adult card. There is a charge of $2.50 for replacing a lost card.

Use of Personal Information

Any personal information collected from library users will only be used for library purposes such as requesting library materials or sending out overdue notices. Scugog Memorial Public Library will share personal information with other libraries with which we have reciprocal borrowing agreements.

The Library Board protects personal information but also cooperates with legal authorities.

Loan Periods

Books and Audio Books 21 days
Magazines and Encyclopedia 14 days
Subject Videos and Music CDs 7 days
DVDs, Feature and Children's Videos 3 days

All DVDs, Videos and Music CDs are for home-use only.
Reference books and items in the Local History Collection do not circulate.

Quantities

99 items per card.

Hold Request

If an item is checked out, the library user may place a reserve on that item (except for DVDs, Feature and Children's Videos). The library will contact the patron when the item is available.

Renewals

Renewals for borrowed material can be done online or at the circulation desk with your library card. There are no telephone renewals. Items cannot be renewed if another patron has placed a hold request.

Fines

  • The fine for overdue Books, Audio Books and Magazines is $0.20 per item per day.
  • The fine for overdue DVDS, Videos and Music CDs is $1.00 per item per day.
  • Fines are NOT charged for the days the library is closed (Sundays, Holidays).
  • The maximum fine for Books and Audio Books is $3.00 per item.
  • The maximum fine for Magazines is $1.00 per item.
  • The maximum fine for Videos and DVDs is $10.00 per item.
  • The maximum fine for Music CDs is $5.00 per item.

A $1.00 fine per printed overdue notice is charged for accounts without e-mail.

Lost Items

Items that are lost will be charged at the replacement cost, or as follows:

Hardcover Books $30.00    Softcover Books $20.00
DVDs $30.00    Videos $20.00
Audio Books $30.00    Music CDs $20.00
Juvenile Hardcover Books $25.00    Magazines $5.00
Juvenile Hardcover Picture Books $20.00    Paperbacks $8.00
Juvenile Softcover Picture Books $15.00    Reference Books $60.00

Suspensions of Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing privileges will be suspended when an individual's fines exceed $10.00. Accumulated fines over $20.00 may be sent to a collection agency.

Damaged Materials

Charges are assessed for damaged materials. Other charges will be assessed as follows:

  • $1.00 for each CD/DVD that needs to be cleaned
  • $2.50 for each damaged or lost barcode, book jecket or case
  • $10.00 for each book that needs to be rebound
  • $10.00 for all stains and watermarks on each item
  • $10.00 for scratches on each CD/DVD

The patron will pay the full replacement cost if the disc is cracked or if the item is no longer suitable for circulation.

Refund - Lost Item Found

A lost item that is found and returned to the library within 12 months after payment can receive a refund (minus the fine) upon showing their receipt. The returned item must be in useable condition.

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