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April 20, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2363 V. Denial of Borrowing Privileges • To ensure that no one library user accrues an excessively high fine, library users will have their borrowing privileges denied when they have one item that is overdue by 60 days or when their fines exceed $5.00. Borrowing privileges may be denied if linked accounts have items overdue by 60 days or when their fines exceed $5.00. If attempts to contact a patron fail, their account may be blocked; when this is the case, the library user must present current acceptable identification before being permitted to check out any more materials • The Library reserves the right to prohibit the use of a library card if any card linked to that card has excessive fines exceeding the maximum amount of $5.00 and /or overdue items (more than 60 days old) checked out on the library card. VI. Responsibility Library users are responsible for all materials checked out on their card or on the cards of children for whom they have assumed responsibility. If library users allow others to check -out materials on their card, those materials are still the responsibility of the card owner. Lost cards should be reported immediately; library users are responsible for all materials checked out on their card up to the time that they report the card as lost. VII. Confidentiality of User Records The Library shall not disclose any Library record that identifies a person having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services, or as otherwise having used the Library, except as provided under these circumstances: • When required by the Library for Library operation • With written consent of the user; and /or • Pursuant to a subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by law. All subpoenas, court orders, etc. should be directed to the Library Director. Fines and Fees I. Policy Application. Library resources are shared by everyone, which means library users have a responsibility to return library materials on time and in good condition. The Fines and Fees policy is not in place to penalize library patrons; rather, it is designed to encourage patrons to return library materials on time so that these valuable resources are available to others, who have an equal right to use them. As custodians of both the collection and the public's trust, the Library is committed to fair and consistent application of our policies. Holding all users equally accountable for the use of the Library and any fees or fines incurred is part of meeting that public obligation. We understand that due to a wide variety of circumstances materials are sometimes returned late. We do not attempt to judge any individual's circumstances as more excusable than another. II. Definitions. A. Fines. Overdue fines are assessed for items returned more than one business day past their due date. Fines are assessed only on days the libraries are open. B. Fees. Fees are assessed for materials that have been lost or damaged. A processing fee is also assessed for lost or damaged materials. III. Waivers or Reductions. Waivers or reductions fines or fees may be made on a very limited basis at the discretion of a library manager in the event of certain extenuating circumstances, which may include: • Natural Disaster • Manmade Disaster - Accident or Criminal Act • Medical Emergency - Self or Family Member • Family Emergency • Financial Hardship • Loss or Theft of Library Card • Library Error