406 South Pearl Street New London, Wisconsin 54961 • (920) 982-8519

Circulation Policy

Submitted by admin on 11/05/2009

Adopted: 3-19-91
Amended: 1-21-92
Amended: 11-21-00
Amended: 2-21-05

  1. The New London Public Library is committed to the philosophy of a statewide borrowers card. All residents of the state of Wisconsin are eligible for a library card.

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  2. Library circulation records of patrons 16 and older are confidential under Wisconsin Statute 43.30. Upon the request of a custodial parent or guardian of a child under the age of 16, the library will disclose to the custodial parent or guardian all library records relating to the use of the library's documents or other materials, resources or services by the child.

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  3. The library participates in the OWLSnet shared automation network and works cooperatively with other OWLSnet libraries to maintain borrowers records and lend materials. Only patrons registered at an OWLSnet library are eligible to borrow materials.

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  4. Library staff will require those applying for library cards to present identification sufficient to establish their place of residence. There shall be no charge for issuing or renewing a card.

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  5. Patrons applying for library cards will sign a responsibility statement on the registration card.
    • a. The library will require that a custodial parent or guardian must sign the application form for minor children under 16.
    • b. Parents or guardians are responsible for their minor children's use of library material, including payment of any fees or charges incurred by their children.
    • c. Each family shall have the right and responsibility of setting standards for their own children.
    • d. The library will comply with a parent or guardian's written request restricting their minor child's access to specific collections at checkout.

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  6. The library staff shall set loan periods and limits on the number of materials, which can be borrowed, and borrowing periods for various collections appropriate for the proper use of materials.

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  7. The library may charge a fee or recover costs for the following situations:
    • a. Lost library card replacement
    • b. Items returned overdue
    • c. Damaged items
    • d. Replacement of items damaged or not returned
    • e. Photocopies/document delivery

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  8. Library staff may deny borrowing privileges to cardholders:
    • a. with a significant number of overdue materials not yet returned
    • b. with significant fines or bills for materials not returned on time

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  9. The library reserves the right to take measures up to and including legal action to recover materials not returned.