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Library PoliciesCirculation Policies
Obtaining a Library Card
Residents of Snyder County may obtain a library card for use in all four
libraries at no cost by presenting identification and proof of address. Children
twelve years of age and under must have a parent or legal guardian present to
sign with them. Persons living in other parts of the state who have a card from
an Access Pennsylvania library may also get a library card if they are in good
standing at their home library. The library card should be presented each time
materials are borrowed.
Loan Period
Books and talking books circulate for 28 days; reserve books for 14 days.
Feature film videos and children's videos circulate for 3 days; other videos may
circulate for 14 days. Back issues of magazines and older editions of
encyclopedias circulate for seven days.
Reserves
Books may be placed on "hold" if they are not available when you come to look
for them. There is often a waiting list for popular titles and the staff would
be happy to add your name to the list. You will be notified when "your" book is
available; it will be held for you for 3 days after the day of notification.
Renewals
All library materials except videos may be renewed one time unless someone else
is waiting for the item. You may renew the item in person or by phone. There are
no video renewals.
Overdues
In case of overdue materials, fines are assessed daily as follows: $.10 per day
for books, $.25 per day for audio books, $1.00 per day for videos. The maximum
fine per item is $5.00.
Video Policies
There is a limit of three video titles at a time that a patron may borrow.
Unless otherwise stated, our videos are for home use only. The library is not
responsible for any damages that may occur to video equipment while using
library videotapes. There is a $1 charge per tape for every day the tape is
late.
Book Stop Program
Regular print library books are rotated from our collection to book stops
located in post offices and banks throughout the county. Large print books are
also rotated to stops located in senior citizen centers and apartment complexes.
These books are a part of our permanent collection and should be returned
promptly to the stop where you borrowed them. Other people are always waiting to
borrow books from these convenient locations.
Interlibrary Loan
Books not in our collection may be available from another library. In most
cases, we can request them for your use
Internet Access Policy
In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the
community, Snyder County Libraries endeavor to develop collections, resources,
and services that meet the informational, recreational, and educational needs of
community members. It is within this context that the library offers access to
the Internet.
Use of the Internet
Snyder County Libraries has no control over information available on the
Internet. Users should be aware that errors, intentional misinformation and
material of a controversial nature may be found on the Internet. The library
accepts no liability for the content, accuracy, or currency of information found
on the Internet. The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user
population and library patrons use it at their own risk.
Parents or guardians, NOT the library or its staff, are responsible for Internet
information selected and/or accessed by their children. Parents-and only
parents-may restrict their children-and only their children-from access to
Internet resources via the library computer. Parents are advised to supervise
their children's Internet sessions.
Internet users are expected to be good citizens of the electronic community,
abiding by the rules and procedures of the library as well as those of remote
systems.
The user may not use the Internet for any illegal activity or place any
materials on the Internet related to any illegal activity. Title 18 Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, Section 5903 (a) defines offenses:
No person, knowing the obscene character of the materials or performances
involved, shall:
1. Display or cause or permit the display of any explicit sexual materials as
defined in subsection (c) in or on any window, showcase, newsstand, display
rack, billboard, display board, viewing screen, motion picture screen, marquee
or similar place in such manner that the display is visible from any public
street, highway, sidewalk, transportation facility or other public thoroughfare,
or in any business or commercial establishment where minors, as part of the
general public or otherwise are or will probably be exposed to view all or any
part of such materials.
As a precaution against such illegal use, Snyder County Libraries subscribes to
the filtering software "CyberPatrol" AND "Centurion Guard." However,
acknowledging that filtering may block access to legitimate sites, and in
compliance with the American Library Association's Bill of Rights, the library
does reserve the right to remove the filtering software on a public access
computer at an individual's request.
Furthermore, computers are considered library property and as such are afforded
the same protection as other library materials under Section 427 of the Library
Code (Act of June 14, 1961, P.O. 324, as amended through July 1, 2000). Any
attempt to bypass the virus protection, filtering system or security of the
library computers will be interpreted as a violation of this act and will
immediately result in a suspension of borrowing and or/Internet privileges.
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