San Luis Obispo City-County Library
www.slolibrary.org
Circulation Policies
Page Updated: September, 2002
Contents of This Page :
- Library Cards
- Circulation Rules
- Fines & Fees
- Requests
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Library Cards:
All borrowers must have their own library card.
Library cards are issued free with proper identification.
A fee is charged for replacement of Lost Cards.
Cards For Adults :
To obtain a library card, the patron must fill out a short information
form and show current personal identification and address verification to the staff at the
time of registration.
Acceptable forms of identification are:
- California driver's license or DMV non-driver identification card with
current address,
-
and
- One of the following:
- Current utility bill, rent receipt or tax receipt with name and current
address,
- Voters registration card with name and address imprinted and signature
on back,
- Passport,
- Student ID card,
- Checks with imprinted name and address,
- Savings passbook or current bank statement.
Cards For Children & Young Adults :
Children may have a library card as soon as they are able to sign their
first and last names. Library patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a
parent/guardian when applying for a library card, and the parent/guardian
must sign the registration form after showing acceptable identification. Parent/guardian permission for minors to use library internet workstations and/or check out videos is also recorded at the time of registration.
Lost Cards :
For your protection lost cards must be reported immediately!
There is a $1 charge for each card replacement thereafter.
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Circulation Rules :
Loan Periods :
- Most SLO City-County Library materials are loaned free for 21 days.
- Entertainment videos are loaned for 7 days.
- Loan periods for materials borrowed from other libraries are determined
by the owning library.
- "Library Use Only" materials must be used in the Library.
- One renewal is allowed on most items provided the item is not an Interlibrary Loan or
on hold for another patron.
Renewals can be done in-person at any library branch or through the Black
Gold Online Catalog at www.blackgold.org.
A Personal Identification Number ( PIN ) is required for renewing materials
via computer. Please contact library staff if you have difficulty creating
or using your PIN.
Borrowing Limits :
Adult
Cardholder |
Type of
Items |
Juvenile
Cardholder |
| 20 |
Print Items |
10 |
| 8 |
Videos |
8 |
| 8 |
CD's |
8 |
| 10 |
Audio |
10 |
| 8 |
Books on tape |
8 |
| 3 |
DVD's |
3 |
Returning Materials :
- Interlibrary Loans, Audiovisual, and Rental Materials should be returned to the staff inside the branch where they were checked out. Leaving materials in book drops may result in additional charges.
- Most other materials may be returned to any Black Gold library. All SLO County Library branches have book drops for use when branches are closed.
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Fines & Fees :
- Fines are assessed on a daily basis for overdue materials.
- Fees are charged for lost or damaged materials, and for certain special
services.
- Fine and fee rates vary by type of materials.
- Fines and Fees for SLO County libraries are approved by the SLO County Board of Supervisors. Request a copy of the current fine and fee schedule at your local
branch for specific charges.
- Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines or lost materials charges
exceed $0. The San Luis Obispo City-County Library currently maintains a zero
account balance on patrons cards.
- Patrons with outstanding balances of $40.00 or more are referred to an outside collection agency.
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Requests :
Requests may be made for materials not available in your local branch. You are encouraged to ask library staff for assistance in finding suitable materials.
Requests for Materials from Black Gold Libraries :
If a desired item is owned by a Black Gold member library but is checked out or otherwise not available, a "Request" may be placed on the automated system. When a copy becomes available, it will be delivered to the library of your choice and you will be notified.
You may place your own Holds using Public Catalog stations in the Library or via theBlack Gold Catalog. Creation of a PIN (Personal Identification Number) on your library record. is required. Directions are on the website, or ask your branch staff for assistance.
Requests for Materials from Other Libraries :
If a book or other item you want is not owned by a Black Gold member library, a request may be processed via the Interlibrary Loan Department. Ask the staff at any branch for the required forms. Copies of articles in magazines or journals may be requested in the same way.
Request Fees :
A fee is charged for each request. Additional fees may also be charged by the library providing the material.
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