Library Service Policy

SERVICE POLICY

 

Physical Facilities:

The Richmond library strives to keep our library clean and in good repair.

Insurance:

Insurance is purchased from the local insurance agency. Library Board Treasures bond is also purchased from the same agency.

 

 

Use of meeting rooms:

 

1.                 Groups and organizations may meet at the library. Local groups or organizations that wish to use the meeting room should notify the director. If meeting after hours they need to make arrangements a day in advance. A library employee will be present at all meetings.

2.                 Light refreshments, excluding alcoholic beverages, may be served as long as there is no mess.

3.                 Any organization using the library meeting room will be responsible for setting the room up according to their own needs and then restoring the room to the order in which it was found.

4.                 The library will not be listed as a sponsor for any non-library meeting.

5.                 Any non-profit group who would like to reserve the meeting room must have at least one adult present, other than the librarian.

 

Library Savings Account:

 

The Richmond public library will keep a savings account. This fund will be used for improvements made to the library and if help is needed to pay monthly bills. Exceptions may be made only if the board of trustees votes on it. The board will put at least $25.00 into this fund from each city tax money check the library receives each year.

 

          Special Grant Fund:

The Richmond Public Library will keep a Special Grants Fund. This fund will be used to hold grant monies until it is time to use them. The money will then be transferred to the library checking account to use for the purpose of said grant.          

                       

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Library services offered:

 

Regular library books and magazines may be checked out for a period of three [3] weeks. We will order books and special materials from interlibrary loan for any patron. We will maintain exchange shelves of books that may be taken and returned or exchanged with other books. There is no number limit of books taken from exchange shelves. Cds, Videos & DVDs are checked out for one [1] week. CDs Videos & DVDs may also be borrowed from interlibrary loan. If a book, CD DVD, or video is checked out a Patron may ask to reserve it. Reserved material will have a note that will be placed on the card with patron’s library number and phone number, therefore they can be called when the item comes back to the library.  If library is not open, there is a return box located at Beachner Grain next door to the library.

 

Services to groups and organizations:

 

The library may be used as a meeting place for small groups by making arrangements in advance. A library employee will need to be present at meetings. In addition, the library will participate in book fairs held at Central Heights.

School – Public library relationship:

 

We will cooperate anyway we can. The library will sponsor a summer reading program for local children. We will work with other organizations to sponsor special programs.

 

Library Card Registration:

 

Any person wishing to acquire a Richmond Public Library card will need to have some form of identification to show a current address. We will also need a valid telephone number. If a library number is not used for over two years it will be pulled and the number reused. Patrons who move or change their telephone number should notify the library so the patron’s records can be updated. Failure to do so could result in loss of library privileges.

 

Library Cards:

                    The Richmond Public Library will issue [1] one library card free of cost for each patron number. If said card is damaged or lost there will be a $1.00 replacement charge for each card.

 

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LENDING LIBRARY

 

Who may borrow:

 

All people who live in the Northeast Kansas Library System, those who live in the U.S.D. 288 school district, and others in the Richmond trade territory.

 

Exclusions from loan:

 

Certain materials designated “To be used only in the library.”

 

Books reserve service:

Books may be reserved upon request.

 

Limit on amount of materials that can be borrowed at any one time:

 

3 Videos or DVDs per family, 5 books per person, 3 Music CDs per person.

 

Length of loan period:

 

3 weeks for books and magazines

1 week for video, DVD & Music CDs

 

Renewals:

Books may be renewed for three additional weeks, unless someone is waiting for it.

 

Books return services:

There is a return box at Beachner Grain.

         

 

 

 

 

 

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Library Use Charges [overdue]:

Fifty cents is due upon first notice, one dollar is due upon second notice, two dollars is due upon the third notice. If more than [2] two notices are sent, the cost of postage may also be added into the fine. Third notice will be by letter. If material is still not returned, a certified letter will be sent.  Check out privileges will be suspended until the family assures the librarian they can return materials on time. Any or all library privileges may be suspended if library materials are not returned in timely manner. If patron does not comply within 4 months of 2^nd notice, said patron’s library number will be removed from the file. A notation will be kept that said patron will not be allowed any library privileges until fine is paid and items are returned or replaced. After items are replaced or returned and fine is paid said patron may apply for a new library card number. If patron is paying by check and said check is returned unpaid the library will require a $15.00 return check fee plus any fees the bank has assessed. The library will accept cash only for fees on overdue checks.

 

Charges for lost or damaged materials:

Patrons will make partial restitution for damages to material. If the patron loses material, they will be expected to pay the full cost of the material. The director will determine the cost of the material by library records or by going on the Internet to check the cost. If the item is found after restitution has been paid the board will discuss whether to return the money. If it has been over 6 months the money will not be returned even if the item is found.

Library Hours

Regular library hours:

Mon. 4:00 – 8:00

                    Tue. 10:00 –12:00

                    Wed. & Thur. 10:00 –6:00

                    Fri. 4:00 –6:00

                    Sat. & Sun. CLOSED [May be open on Saturdays in the Summer]

 

                    Holidays observed by closing:

          The Richmond Public Library observes all federally observed holidays. The Richmond Public Library reserves the right to be open on some holidays.

                    When a holiday falls on Sunday:

          The Richmond public library will observe the Monday after.