Obtaining a library card: You may get a card from Rainsville Public Library if you live in Jackson or Dekalb counties and have identification showing your current address. Their will be no charge for the first card and $2.00 charge for any additional cards. The library cards will be made and ready to pick up at the library within 2 weeks. We do not mail cards. Children must be 6 yrs. old or older to obtain a library card. Children under 6 yrs. old must check out using a parent's card. Patron must present personal library card in order to check out materials.
Borrowing Materials: All books are checked out for 2 weeks unless they are on the waiting list; then they are checked out for 7 days. No renewals on books or audios on waiting list. Audios are also checked out for 2 weeks. Videos are checked out for 2 days. (no phone renewals for videos)
Fines: Late fines are .10 a day on books and audios. We give one day grace period with no charge. Videos are $1.00 a day late fee (no grace period). For continued use of library service payment options are available for fees owed. A fine will be charged if videos or audios are put in book drop. Patrons are responsible for lost or damaged materials.
Materials reserved: Only two reserved materials can be checked out at a time. Reserved material can only be checked out for 7 days and renewed only if no one is on the waiting list for the material. Materials will be held for 2 days following telephone notification. If not picked up by closing of the 2nd day, material will be given to the next patron on list.
Interlibrary loans: Materials can be borrowed from APLS. There will be a $2.00 per item charge for postage.
Limitations for check-out: Only 2 videos per patron or maximum of 3 per family. Only 2 Recorded Book audios checked out per patron at a time; 5 smaller audios at one time. 5 adult book maximum , not more than 2 books per subject. A maximum of 10 childrens' books is allowed; a maximum of 20 per family.
Computer use: No appointments (first come, first serve). Present library card and sign usage book. Time allotment: one hour intervals per patron, per day for Internet usage. Copies are .15 for black and white, color is $1.25 according to amount of color. It will be $3.00 per sheet for color photos on photo paper. Please be sure you want copies when you print them as charges will apply. Patrons cannot leave children unattended in the library while using the Internet.
Age for computer use:
8 yrs old and under must have parent sitting with child to use computer. 9-12 yr. old must have a parent present. Parents, please do not leave children unattended in the library as the library staff is not responsible for the child.
Please refrain from use of sounds and visuals which might be disruptive to others.
Users may not attempt in any way to alter, damage, abuse, or sabotage computer equipment or software, alter configurations, or install any software or download. Personal disk may be used in library computers but please allow a librarian to scan for viruses before using. We have disks at the library for $1.00, that can be held for you for future use.
In view of the library's status as a public facility, users are asked to use discretion in viewing text or graphics that may be offensive to others.
Because these are public terminals, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of transactions or communications; private communications are conducted at your own risk.
Failure to comply with these policies will result in loss of library and computer privileges.
Rainsville Public LIbrary staff wishes to thank you for your continued support and patronage in making the library the best it can be for you and your community.
