Milford Town Library Borrowing Policy

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( Confidentiality Policy )

There is a system wide CWMARS limit of 50 items borrowed per library card. Unless the material is on reserve, all Milford Town Library materials may be renewed. Overdue fines on most items are $.10 per day up to a maximum fine of $3.00 per item. DVD/Video and Video Game fines are $1.00 per day up to a maximum fine of $5.00 per item

Books

New/popular fiction and non-fiction can be checked out for two weeks with one renewal. Other books can be checked out for three weeks. Reference books do not circulate.

Magazines

Magazines can be checked out for one week with one renewal. Current magazine issues do not circulate.

Audio - Visual

DVDs, Videos, Video Games, Books on Tape/CD, CD-ROMs and Compact Discs may be borrowed by anyone with a valid C/W Mars Library card. We ask that you observe the following rules so that everyone may get the greatest benefit from these materials. The library is not responsible for any damage to the borrower's equipment.

DVDs/Videos

Borrow up to 20 at a time for 1 week with 1 renewal. Don't forget to rewind all cassettes before returning them to the Library. Overdue fines are $1.00 per day up to a maximum fine of $5.00 per item. Respect copyright laws. Don't duplicate OR violate home use agreement.

Video Games

Borrow up to 3 at a time for 1 week with 1 renewal.  Video Games cannot be reserved. Overdue fines are $1.00 per day up to a maximum fine of $5.00 per item.

Music CDS & CD-ROMs

Borrow up to 20 Music CDs plus 20 CD-ROMS at a time. Keep for up to 3 weeks with the option to renew for another 3 weeks. Overdue fines are 10¢ per day up to a maximum fine of $3.00 per item.

Books on Tape or CD

Borrow up to 20 at a time for 3 weeks with 1 renewal. Don't forget to rewind all cassettes before returning them to the Library. Overdue fines are 10¢ per day up to a maximum fine of $3.00 per item.

Treat materials gently and they will last longer... Borrowers are responsible for the cost of replacing damaged or lost items, including cases, inserts and boxes. Don't leave audiovisual items in hot cars or in the sun.

 

Museum Passes

Museum Passes are provided through the generous donations of the Friends of the Milford Town Library.  Anyone can join the Friends of the Milford Town Library with a basic membership fee of $10.00 per year.  Milford residents and members of the Friends of the Milford Town Library with a valid library card may reserve a museum pass by calling the Milford Town Library. Milford residents may reserve museum passes online at this Web site                                                      Non residents may request museum passes for same day use only.   Library patrons may borrow up to two passes per day/weekend.  Each pass may be used only once per month per card.  Passes are due back by 9:00am the day after they are used.  All passes returned after 9:00am will be fined $2.00 per day.  In addition to the overdue fine, a person who returns a pass late will be charged for any museum admission costs incurred by others as a result of the pass not being returned on time.

 

Library Cards Under Massachusetts Law, what any person borrows from our library is confidential, regardless of the person's age. (To Confidentiality Policy )

Why do I need a library card?

If you want to borrow books, magazines, CDs, videos or other items from our library, you need a library card. Materials will be loaned only to people with a valid library card. Your card should be presented each time you borrow an item. Library cards are non-transferable, which means that only you may use your card.

How do I get a library card?

If you are a new borrower, 14 years of age or older, you must present positive identification, showing your name and current address, such as a valid driver's license (with new address label if changed). If you do not have a photo I.D., we require 2 other forms of identification showing your current address. Children between the ages of 5 and 13 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be required to show the above identification and sign for the child.

What if I lose my library card?

Lost cards may be replaced by a borrower in good standing at a charge of $1.00.

What if the item I am looking for has been borrowed by someone else or is not owned by the library?

You may reserve an item that is not currently available for check-out by speaking to a Librarian. You may request an item that the Milford Town Library does not own from another library. This is called interlibrary loan. Ask for help at the Information or Children's Desk. For both reserves and interlibrary loan, you will be notified by telephone or email when the item is ready to be picked up. Items will be held at the front desk for 7 business days after we call you.

What happens if my dog chews up an item that I borrowed from the library, or I lose an item that I borrowed?

If you lose or damage library materials, you must pay for the replacement of the item(s) before you will be allowed to borrow from the library again. Totally damaged, unusable, or lost items must be paid for at the full replacement cost plus a nonrefundable processing fee.

 

For your convenience, the library provides a book drop located to the right of our front door. The library is not responsible for books and other materials left in the book drop. Under no circumstances should library materials be left outside of the book drop.

Most library materials may be renewed by phone, online at this Web site (check your library card record now) or in person for one additional loan period. Please have your library card or items at hand when renewing. Fines will be charged if items are not renewed by the due date. For most items the fine is 10¢ per business day for each overdue item. The overdue fine for DVDs, Videos and Video Games is $1.00 per day. If a museum pass is returned late, there is a $2 per day fine.