Circulation of Library Materials Policy
The following loan periods, limits and fines apply.
| Library Material | Loan Period | Renewal Periods | Holds Allowed | Limit per Household | Limit per Account | Fine per day |
Maximum Fine per Item |
| Books | 2 weeks | 3 | Yes | unlimited | .05 | 5.00 | |
| Popular Picks (books) | 2 weeks | not allowed | No | unlimited | .05 | 5.00 | |
| Kits | 2 weeks | 3 | Yes | 5 | .05 | 5.00 | |
| DVD | 7 days | not allowed | Yes | 4 | 1.00 | 5.00 | |
| Reserve | 2 weeks | varies | Yes | 15 | .05 | 5.00 | |
| ILL | varies | varies | No | 2 | Varies | Varies | |
| Holiday Books | 2 weeks | 3 | Yes | 2 | .05 | 5.00 | |
| Magazines | 2 weeks | 3 | Yes | 10 | .05 | 5.00 | |
| Audio Books | 2 weeks | 3 | Yes | 15 | .05 | 5.00 |
The maximum number of items any borrower may have charged out on their library card is 50 items.
All material must be returned undamaged. Library users are responsible for any damage (full or partial) incurred while the material is checked out to them.
Patrons who have signed up for email notification will receive a “Library Due Date Reminder” email. This notice will be generated 2 days before items are due and will list each item that’s coming due. Patrons who have reserve items available will receive a “Hold Pick-Up Notice” email. Reserve items will be held for 5 days on the hold shelf. These notices will compile only for those who have signed up for email notification.
Most library materials may be renewed for 3 additional loan periods provided there are no reserves or holds on the material.
Material(s) may be renewed in person, by telephone, or via the Internet. Individuals seeking to renew items must have their library card number when they call.
Popular Picks cannot be placed on hold or renewed.
DVD's cannot be renewed.
The Board of Trustees of the Barren County Public Library reserves the right to amend any or all of the above regulations or restrictions without notice at any time.
