Fax Machine Usage Policy

Adopted: 1-16-95
Amended: 11-21-00

The library's fax machine will be made available to the general public on a limited basis, which includes:

1. Only the library staff will operate the fax machine.

 

2. The library accepts no responsibility for missing pages, bad transmissions, or incomplete patron identification on incoming faxes.

 

3. Cash or personal checks may be used to pay for either incoming or outgoing faxes.

 

4. All payments must be prepaid before faxing out or receipt of materials.

 

5. The patrons is responsible for and must have the fax number ready, including area codes for long-distance or country codes for international calls.

Outgoing faxes will be charged at a rate approved by the Library/Museum Board. Charges cover telephone costs, including long distance. Incoming faxes will be charged at a rate approved by the Library/Museum Board for U.S. and international faxes.

Incoming faxes will be filed in a manila folder in alphabetical order by receiver's last name and will be held for 10 days and then discarded. Patrons expecting a fax must call the library to check to see if it has been received. A notice will be placed on the incoming fax indicating the date received and the amount due. The bill must be paid in full before the fax will be turned over to the patron.