Copy application below.  

Fill out and bring to the library with identification and proof of your mailing address.

Pickett County Public Library                                         

Library Borrower’s Application                                         

Name: _________________________________________________ Date:_________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Home Phone:______________________ Work Phone:__________________________

Employer or School:____________________________________________________

Date of Birth:_________________________________________________________

Please Check One:  I live in         _______Pickett County

                                                       _______Other Location

Circulation Policy:                                                                  

A.  Pickett County residents age 6 and over may obtain a library card free of charge.  Out of

     county residents may obtain a card for a fee of $1.  A lost card can be replaced for $1. 

B.  Anyone with a library card may check out the following:  (Conditions may apply)

    -  Ten books for a period of 2 weeks   - Six audios for a period of 2 weeks

-  Three DVDs and or videos for a period of 3 days, no renewals

Fines for overdue items are 25¢ per day for printed materials 

(Books, Magazines) & $1 per day for recorded materials (CDs, DVDs, Videos, & Audio Books)

At least 10% of all fines must be paid to check out items*

   *Special arrangements for patron’s needs can be made with the approval the librarian.

C.  Library material may be renewed up to 2 additional times by coming by the library or by phone.

     1.  No renewals will be permitted for those items on reserve, for those borrowed from another

          library, or for those which are not permitted to be renewed.

D.  For those titles the librarian finds to be in high demand, the check out period will be 7 days with

     no renewals.

E.  Once a patron has been notified, a reserve list item will be held for 2 days, unless other

     arrangements are made.

F.  Copier and computer prints are 15¢ per page, No discounts will be given when patrons bring their own

     paper.

G.  Fax machine charges are $1 per page if local, $2 if long distance, and $1 per page to receive.

H.  There will be a one hour time limit per day for computers.  If no one is waiting, time can be extended.

I.  Fifteen minutes prior to closing, patrons will be asked to finish their selection and check out their

     materials.  Patrons using the computers and copier will be asked to finish and those machines will

     be turned off.

J.  If  any child is left without an adult at closing time a member of the library staff will contact the

     Pickett County Sheriff’s Department.  An officer will come to the library and it will be their

     discretion as to how to handle the situation.

The library reserves the right to revoke library privileges to those patrons who repeatedly lose materials, return items late or damaged or repeatedly violate library policies.

I apply for library privileges, understanding that materials borrowed on my card are my responsibility.  I agree to abide by all library policies and regulations.

Signature_____________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian for Minors______________________________________________

Please contact Lori Winningham, Director if you have questions.