MOUNT PLEASANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Mt. Pleasant
Public Library is to improve the
quality of life for all citizens
by providing programs, materials
and resources that enhance and
contribute to individual
knowledge. We especially
recognize our responsibility
to serve as a place for children
to satisfy curiosity while
discovering the joy of reading
and education.
BULLETIN BOARD AND DISPLAYS
POLICY
To ensure the library has an
area suitable for public
announcements and the
announcements meet the following
criteria, the Board of Trustees
will allow materials to be
posted that are of general
interest to the community.
Posters, notices and
materials for distribution must
be submitted to the Director of
the Library for approval.
Criteria:
Approved
items will be posted. Items
will remain posted at the
discretion of the Library and
subject to the limits of space.
Items not approved will be kept
for 5 days to allow for pick up.
Posters and notices with printed
price charges may be accepted,
but not those announcing events
of a strictly commercial
character.
Announcements of courses given
by educational institutions or
sponsored by a recognized
community group (Chamber of
Commerce, BPW etc.) may be
accepted, but not those
publicizing instruction or
courses by private firms.
Announcements concerning group
religious activities may be
accepted.
No posters of a political nature
will be displayed. This
includes student groups.
Exceptions to this rule, at the
discretion of the Director and
Board, would be political
materials of a non-partisan
nature that educate the public
on bond issues, tax levies, etc.
It is strictly prohibited to
distribute or display
advertising literature in the
library area or on the bulletin
board, to circulate or post
petitions, or to solicit funds
for any purpose, other than
those from which the Library
will directly benefit.
The Library assumes no
responsibility for the
preservation, protection, or
possible damage or theft of any
item displayed or exhibited.
All items placed in the Library
are done so at the owner's risk.
Posting of notices and
distribution of materials does
not imply endorsement by the
Library.
The Library assumes the right to
refuse any announcement it
considers too commercial, in bad
taste, or of doubtful value.
CIRCULATION POLICY
The
Board of Trustees initiated this
policy to ensure access for all
library users to the materials
of the Mount Pleasant Public
Library.
Reference Materials:
Reference materials may be used
in the library. Only the
director or children’s librarian
can allow someone to checkout
reference material.
Printed Materials:
Books
All books are checked out for a
period of two weeks. They may
be reserved, renewed and used
for Outreach Services. Materials
on reserve or new may not be
renewed.
Fines are 10 cents a day per
book with a maximum fine of
$3.00. There is a 6 day grace
period.
Magazines
Magazines are checked out for a
period of two weeks. New issues
cannot be checked out.
Magazines can be renewed,
reserved and used for Outreach
Services.
Fines are 10 cents a day per
magazine with a maximum fine of
$3.00. There is a 6 day grace
period.
Newspapers
Newspapers are checked out for a
period of two weeks. New issues
cannot be checked out. They
cannot be renewed,
reserved or used for Outreach
Services.
Fines are 10 cents a day per
newspaper with a maximum fine of
$3.00. There is a 6 day grace
period.
Pamphlets
Pamphlets are checked out for a
period of two weeks. They can
be renewed, reserved or used for
Outreach Services.
Fines are 10 cents a day per
pamphlet with a maximum fine of
$3.00. There is a 6 day grace
period.
Audio-Visual Materials
Cassettes, Kits, Audio Books,
Music Tapes, and CDs
All of these
types of materials may be
checked out for a two week
period. They may be reserved,
renewed and used for Outreach
Services.
Fines are 10 cents a day per
title with a maximum fine of
$3.00. There is a 6 day grace
period.
Video Cassettes
Videocassettes may be checked
out for 1 week. There are no
reserves or renewals on
videocassettes and they may not
be used for Outreach Services.
Fines are $1.00 a day per title
with a maximum fine of $5.00.
There is no grace period.
DVDS
DVDs may be checked out for 1
week. There are no reserves or
renewals on DVDs and they may
not be used for Outreach
Services.
Fines are $1.00 a day per title
with a maximum fine of $5.00.
There is no grace period.
Terminology
Renewal of
material
occurs when a patron has already
checked the material out and
needs it for a longer period.
Materials may be renewed twice,
as long as, the materials are
not on reserve and have been in
the collection for 3 months or
longer. Renewals may be done
over the phone.
Outreach Services
is for the patron who finds use
of the library to be physically
impossible. Materials are
checked out for a month and
delivered to the homebound,
elderly, disabled etc.
Grace Period
is an extension of 6 working
days past the due date before
the patron is charged fines for
overdue materials. Not all
materials have a grace period
and once the grace period is up
the fine is retroactive to the
due date.
Reserves
are requests to hold for
patrons, materials that the
library owns, but are not on the
shelf. Patrons are called when
materials come in and the
materials are held for 3 working
days after which they are given
to the next person on the list
or returned to the shelf.
Teacher Loans
allow teachers to check out
school needed materials for one
month. This applies only to
books, kits, magazines and
pamphlets. The grace period and
fines follow the regular
schedule. Teachers must inform
the library that they need a
teacher loan.
Vacation Loans
allow vacationing patrons to
check materials out for one
month. This applies only to
books, kits, magazines and
pamphlets. The grace period and
fines follow the regular
schedule. Patrons must inform
the library that they need a
vacation loan.
COLLECTION
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Purpose:
The Board of Trustees has
established this policy to
provide full and equal access
for all to resources that
enhance and contribute to
individual knowledge. Special
attention is given to children’s
need to discover the joy of
reading and education.
To ensure this the library must
provide:
· Materials
on opposing sides of
controversial issues.
· Materials
which realistically represent
our pluralistic society.
· Materials
which reflect the contributions
made by groups and individuals to
our American heritage.
· Access
to materials in print and
non-print formats.
· Access
to electronic information for
all.
Mt.
Pleasant Public Library Mission
Statement
The
mission of the Mt. Pleasant
Public Library is to improve the
quality of life for all citizens
by providing programs, materials
and resources that enhance and
contribute to individual
knowledge. We especially
recognize our responsibility to
serve as a place for children to
satisfy curiosity while
discovering the joy of reading
and education.
Library’s
Service Role
Satisfy Curiosity
Residents will have the
resources they need to explore
topics of personal interest and
continue to learn throughout
their lives.
Selection Statement:
Materials are selected by the
library in accordance with
professionally accepted
guidelines. Library does not
sanction particular beliefs or
views, nor is the selection of
any given item equivalent to an
endorsement of the author's
viewpoint.
Reviewing sources include, but
are not limited to: LIBRARY
JOURNAL, BOOKLIST, VOYA, SCHOOL
LIBRARY JOURNAL, newspapers,
popular magazines etc. The
ultimate responsibility for
selection rests with the
Director and Children’s
Librarian.
General Criteria of Selection:
There is no single standard that
can be applied to all items.
Each item is evaluated in its
entirety and not on the basis of
a particular section. Materials
are judged by appropriate
standards.
The following criteria are used
to build a collection that
supports the library’s mission.
· Availability and suitability of
format
· Suitability
of subject, style and level for
intended audience
· Relevance
to community and collection
needs
· Potential
and/or known demand for the
material
· Quality
of the work including design,
physical characteristics and
illustrations
· Authoritativeness,
accuracy and impartiality of
work
· Cost
· Reviews
Adult Books:
Fiction:
Works of contemporary fiction,
graphic novels, classic works of
enduring value, bestsellers and
genre fiction, like mysteries,
westerns, romances, science
fiction, Christian or
inspirational fiction, etc. are
included in the collection.
Criteria for purchase are local
interest, popular demand,
quality, cost and whether a
title is part of an existing
series.
Non-fiction:
The library acquires materials
of both permanent and current
interest in all subjects, based
upon the merits of a work in
relation to the needs,
interests, and demands of the
community. The general
criteria considered when
selecting materials for purchase
are authoritativeness of the
writer and reputation of the
publisher; accuracy of
information; impartiality of
opinion, or clearly stated bias;
timeliness of data; adequate
breadth and depth of coverage;
appropriateness and relevancy of
subject to the library's users;
popular demand; historical
value; availability of similar
material within the community
and other area libraries;
organization and style
appropriate to the material and
to the library's users; good
quality illustrations; special
features, such as bibliography
and index; durable binding and
paper; and cost.
Reference:
Reference materials, whether in
print or computer-based formats,
are those designed by the
arrangement and treatment of
their subject matter to be
consulted for definite items of
information rather than to be
read consecutively. They can
provide quick, concise, and
current information or they may
serve as an index to other
materials in the collection.
Books in the reference
collection are designated for
use within the library.
According to their primary use,
these materials may be located
in Adult Reference, the Computer
Access Center, or Children’s
Reference sections.
Online databases are chosen by
assessing relevancy to community
needs, currency of the
information, reputation of
publisher, ease of access for
patrons and cost.
Children’s Materials:
The children’s collection
provides materials to children
ranging in age from birth to 12
years old which helps them
discover the joy of reading and
education. The collection will
cover reading levels from
picture books to beginning
readers to chapter books. The
collection meets the above
stated general criteria as well
as the following:
· Quality and appeal of
illustrations
· Age-appropriate
subject matter, vocabulary,
organization and scope.
· Diversity
of cultures, views, and beliefs,
· Inclusion
of index, bibliography, and
illustrations in nonfiction
materials
· Award-winning
materials on both the national
and state level
· Popular
demand materials including
series
Young Adult Material:
The Young adult collection is
comprised of popular fiction
materials of interest to ages
12-18. Other determining
factors for inclusion in this
collection are:
· Reading levels
·
Popularity by young adults,
including authors and series
· Age
of main character
· School
setting or grade level
· Theme
or subject matter of interest to
young adults
· Consideration
of relevant social issues
Young adult non-fiction is
bought using the same guidelines
as the adult non-fiction, as
well as, the above criteria and
is integrated within the adult
non-fiction collection.
Audio-Visual Material:
The type of media provided will
depend on the popularity and
availability of the media,
availability of equipment, and
technological changes. Titles
are chosen for a wide, general
audience and not to support any
specific educational curriculum.
General Selection Criteria:
·
The format chosen should be the
most physically enduring and
stable format in
which materials are widely
available.
·
Popular demand
·
Enduring interest and lasting
appeal
·
Current content of the
collection
·
Reviews, awards
·
Quality of production
·
Local
significance
·
Recognized
author, performer, composer,
director, producer and/or artist
·
Cost
In choosing titles for the
children’s media collection
consideration will also be given
to
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Appeal to a wide age range
of children from preschool
through elementary/middle
school
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Contribution to language or
skill development
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Use to stimulate imagination
and curiosity
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Promotion of reading
readiness, acceptance of
reading, and motivation to
read
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Titles based on books
-
Popularity of characters to
children
Video
The video collection should
represent a wide range of
interests and tastes. The
collection shall include
classics, non-fiction such as
how-to, history, science,
parenting etc., as well as,
popular titles. The quality of
videos in the collection should
be judged by the contents of the
work as a whole, not by
individual excerpts. Criteria
for selection are as follows:
Recorded Books
The library's goal is to provide
a collection of recorded books
that reflect many of the areas
of the print collection.
The recorded books will be
purchased in the CD format.
Both abridged and unabridged
selections will be added to the
collection. Criteria for
selection include the following:
Music
A
collection of musical selections
will be maintained to meet the
informational and recreational
needs of our patrons.
Effort will be made to include
selections in the various genres
such as jazz, rock, rap,
country, Christian, blues,
classical, children's songs etc.
Criteria for selection are as
follows:
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Artistic merit
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Patron demand
-
Technical quality
Computer Software
Computer software is selected
through the various review
material and needs of the
patrons. Care is taken to
ensure that the library
computers have the ability to
access the software.
Periodicals:
Periodicals are publications
issued and received on a regular
basis in print, microfilm or
electronic format. They are an
important part of the collection
because patrons use periodicals
to keep informed on the current
topics that affect their lives.
Duplication of Materials:
Materials are duplicated when
reserves on materials number 3
or more. If possible,
duplicated materials are
purchased in paperback.
Local Authors:
An effort is made to buy works
by local authors if the material
deals with Mt. Pleasant, Henry
County or Iowa. All other works
by local authors are bought
using the guidelines for fiction
and non-fiction.
Textbooks:
Textbooks are not bought unless
they are the only source for the
information presented.
Scholarly Materials:
Scholarly materials are
generally not purchased.
Weeding Statement:
Weeding is the systematic
removal of materials no longer
useful to maintaining the
purposes and quality of the
collection. The criteria used
for weeding is:
-
To
discard or replace worn and
unattractive materials.
-
To rid
the collection of
out-of-date or inaccurate
material.
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To rid the collection of
materials not used.
-
To
provide a continuous check
on the collection for
material needing mending
or
binding discover lost or
stolen materials, or
maintain an accurate volume
count.
This makes the collection more
attractive and up-to-date, saves
patrons and staff time in
searching for books and allows
space for expansion of the
collection.
The
guidelines to be followed in the
weeding process are those
described in the publication THE
CREW MANUAL and other
professional publications. Worn
out, damaged, or unused material
is either discarded or placed in
the Friend’s Book Sale. Gift
and memorial materials are
discarded.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE POLICY
The Board wants the people of
Mount Pleasant and Henry County
to have a definite venue to
express their opinions and
concerns about the materials,
policies and general service of
the library.
MATERIALS RECONSIDERATION
If patrons have a complaint
about the materials they need to
meet with the Director of the
Library and follow the Materials
Reconsideration Policy in the
Policy Book.
POLICY RECONSIDERATION
If patrons feel a policy is
unfair, unwieldy or impractical
they need to meet with the
Director. The steps for
handling a policy complaint are
as follows:
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Complaints may initially be
presented in person but must
be followed up with a
written statement of the
problem within a week of
incident.
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Complaints cannot be second
hand in nature. If patrons
have a complaint they must
present it.
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Director and patron will
attempt to resolve the
problem.
-
Director makes suggestions
or reports problem to Board
at next scheduled Board
meeting.
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Patron, if not satisfied,
makes full presentation to
Board at next scheduled
Board meeting.
LIBRARY SERVICE
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Complaints concerning the
services and/or delivery of
services should directed to the
department involved.
-
Complaints may be initially
presented in person but must
be followed up with a
written statement of the
problem within a week of the
incident.
-
Complaints cannot be second
hand in nature. If there is
a problem, the patron with
the complaint needs to make
the official complaint.
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The staff member in charge
of the department will
discuss the complaint with
the patron and attempt to
reach resolution.
-
If resolution is not
reached, the staff member
and patron will schedule a
meeting with the Director.
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If resolution is not reached
at that time, the Director,
staff member and patron will
meet with the Board at next
scheduled Board meeting.
COMPUTER
& INTERNET POLICY
Purpose:
The Board of Trustees has
established this policy to
ensure that full and equal
access is available to computer
resources for the educational,
informational and recreational
needs of all our patrons.
Rules:
The library provides 22
computers for patron use.
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12 General Computers:
May be used for e-mail,
instant messaging, chat
rooms, games, research.
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2 Study
Rooms: May be used for
word processing, college
coursework, Business Pro,
etc. No Instant
Messaging, e-mail, chat
rooms or games.
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1 Genealogy/Local History:
May be used for genealogy
and local history
information only. No
instant messaging, e-mail,
chat rooms or games.
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1 Children’s
Area: May be used for
Computer Games Only – for
children 5th
grade and below. No
Internet access.
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2 Laptop Computers:
May be used for e-mail,
instant messaging, chat
rooms, games, research.
MUST NOT BE TAKEN FROM
LIBRARY AND PATRON
MUST BE
A LIBRARY CARD HOLDER IN
GOOD STANDING AND 18 YEARS
OLD OR OLD
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4 Card Catalog Computers:
May be used for searching
card catalog only.
General Computer Guidelines:
In order to provide Internet and
computer access to as many
library patrons as possible, the
library places a one time
a day and a 1-hour
time limit per person on
computers located at the public
hubs and for the laptops.
There is a 2-hour time limit on
the study room computers and the
genealogy computer. At the
discretion of the library staff,
patrons may be allowed to stay
on longer if accessing online
testing sites, completing online
forms, etc.
There is a limit of two people
at a computer at any one time.
Patrons must have a current
library card in order to access
the computers. If a patron has
library fines of $3.00 or more,
he/she may not use the computers
until fines are completely
paid.
Patrons who request the use of a
library laptop must be a patron
of the library, in good
standing, and 18 years or older.
He/she must also complete a
laptop check-out form, and must
leave his/her driver’s license
or photo ID with the completed
form at the front desk.
Guests may use the library’s
computers except for the
laptops. They must follow the
library’s rules and procedures.
A guest user is a person who is
not from this area and is just
passing through or is here no
longer than a month.
The library charges 10 cents for
each text page printed using
library equipment and 25 cents
for each color page printed
using library equipment. Price
for copies from the microfilm
reader/printer is 25 cents per
page. The Mount Pleasant Public
Library complies fully with the
United States copyright law.
It is also the responsibility of
the patron to evaluate the
quality of the Internet
information accessed. The
library cannot accept
responsibility for the accuracy
of its content. If the patron
feels information obtained
through the Internet is
inaccurate or offensive, we
suggest that the patron contact
the original producer or
distributor of this
information. The availability
of the information does not
construe endorsement of the
content by the Mount Pleasant
Public Library. The Mount
Pleasant Public Library cannot
guarantee confidentiality over
the Internet.
For library patrons under the
age of 18 yrs. old:
Because parents ARE STRONGLY
ADVISED TO MONITOR THEIR CHILD’S
INTERNET USE, there are several
guidelines that we ask parents
to observe. These guidelines
are as follows:
· Computer use by children age 7
and under shall, at all times,
be supervised at the same
computer station by a
responsible person, e.g. an
adult or adolescent age 14 or
older.
· Computer users with young
children accompanying them will
be required to keep them from
bothering other patrons, in any
way, in accordance with the
Library Conduct Policy.
· Children under the age of 18
must have a parental slip
signed by the parent or guardian
before a library staff member
on file at the library and a
library card before they can
access the Internet. Therefore,
when a parent or guardian signs
an Internet permission form they
are giving their child unlimited
access to all aspects of the
Internet.
The library does not act in
place of an absent parent.
Access to World Wide Web sites
is not limited. The library
staff will not monitor a child’s
Internet usage and limit access
from material that might be
considered inappropriate.
Pamphlets explaining safety on
and proper usage of the Internet
are available for parents and
children.
Computer Conduct:
The library reserves the right
to refuse computer access
privileges to any patron and
guest patron who do not observe
the following policies and
guidelines.
· Damaging or destroying
equipment, software or data
belonging to the library or to
other users, including adding,
altering, or deleting files or
configurations on Library
Internet workstation hard drives
or other library computer
equipment, violating network
integrity, using
patron-supplied software on
library equipment.
· Abusing computer time limits.
· Using the Internet for any
illegal activity or for other
activities such as accessing
child pornography, harassment,
distribution of unsolicited
advertising, propagation of
computer viruses, attempting to
make unauthorized entry into
other computers, or violating
copyright laws.
· Disrupting the use of
workstations by other patrons,
or breaching the privacy of
other computer users.
· Downloading or saving
information to the computer’s
hard drive, or saving
information to the computer’s
hard drive.
· Using the library’s e-mail
address to send or receive
messages. You must have your
own e-mail address through
Hotmail or other Internet based
e-mail providers.
· Accessing sexually explicit
information or sites.
· Committing fraudulent acts such
as, but not limited to hacking.
Patrons who do not follow the
above guidelines will lose
library privileges as follows:
· For the first offense: The
patron will not be allowed to
use any of the library computers
for at least one week.
· For the second offense: The
patron will not be allowed to
use any of the library computers
for one month.
· For the third offense: The
patron will be permanently
barred from using any of the
library computers.
· In certain instances, depending
on the facts, the library
reserves the right to choose the
most severe action.
EQUIPMENT USAGE POLICY
Purpose:
The Board of Trustees developed
this policy to ensure fair usage
of library equipment for all.
Equipment:
The following equipment is
available for usage by staff and
Henry County groups:
Television, Video/DVD player,
Multi-media projector, Laptop
Computers, Podium, CD player,
cassette player and overhead
projector
Usage Rules:
Staff
The staff may use the equipment
in-house or for an outside
program. Staff member needs to
sign-up with administrative
assistant prior to date needed
to make sure equipment is
available; to learn how to use
equipment and to make sure
equipment works.
Henry County Groups
Henry County Groups using
library or Civic Center
facilities may be charged a
deposit fee to use the
equipment. The deposit fee will
be returned within two working
days if equipment is returned
undamaged. The equipment usage
form must be filled out by the
requesting group. The library
has to be notified at least 24
hours before date needed to
ensure equipment is available
and contact person knows how to
use it. It is the
responsibility of these groups
to make
sure the equipment is brought
back on time and in good
condition. In order to use
library equipment, patrons’
accounts must be in good
standing, be 18 years old and
older and fill out the required
paperwork. In most cases
patrons will have to leave their
driver’s license at the front
desk until equipment is
returned.
Outside of Facility Use
The library does not allow the
equipment to be used outside of
the Mount Pleasant Public
Library/Civic Center.
Deposit Fees:
City is not required to pay a
deposit fee if they need to use
equipment.
Penalties
If equipment is not returned on
time and/or in good condition,
deposit fee is forfeited and
group will be charged for any
repair or replacement costs and
will not be allowed to use
library equipment or facilities
in the future.
FAX POLICY
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library
provides fax services for the
reference and inter-library loan
needs of Mt. Pleasant and the
surrounding communities free of
charge. The library neither
serves in place of, nor wishes
to compete with, local fax
businesses.
Non-interlibrary loan or
reference fax requests will be
accepted, but the customer will
be charged for each page being
sent or received.
Library staff may use the fax
for professional library
activities and administrative
matters at no charge. If the
staff request is for personal
use, the staff must pay the
regular charges for each page
being sent or received.
Faxing will be done free of
charge for the city.
Transmission costs:
Continental U.S.
First
Page $2.00
Each
Additional Page $1.00
International, Hawaii
and Alaska
First
Page $6.00
Each
Additional Page $2.00
Receiving Pages
Each
Page $1.00
FINANCIAL POLICY
Investment papers and records
will be kept in the safety
deposit box of the bank. At no
time are records to be kept at
the Library. When they need to
be renewed or reissued the
business will be conducted at
the bank with at least two
members of the staff involved.
This would usually be the
Director and Administrative
Assistant. Two signatures,
authorized by the Board, are
required before safety deposit
box can be opened.
Investments that need to be
renewed or reissued need to be
discussed with the Board and
must have the approval of the
Finance Committee, President of
the Board and City Clerk. The
Director does not make decisions
on investments.
Once a year, on or about June 1,
the Finance committee of the
Board and the Director of the
Library will go to the safety
deposit box to review the
investments.
FINES
AND FEES POLICY
Purpose:
The Board of Trustees feels it
is the responsibility of the
patrons to bring the materials
borrowed, back on time and to
pay the fines and fees
established by this library.
This policy is to ensure a fair
and equitable fine and fee
structure and procedure.
Fees:
Fees are charged for the
following:
Library card
replacement $2.00
Copying $.10
to $.25 per page
Room Rental
Deposit $20.00
Date Due
Cards $1.00
Fines:
All patrons are fined if
material is overdue or damaged.
The fines range from 10 cents a
day to $1.00 a day depending on
the material. Once a patron has
accumulated fines of $3.00 or
more borrowing and computer
privileges are forfeited until
the fines are completely paid.
If materials are lost the patron
will be charged current
replacement costs for the
material. The patron has the
option of getting the permission
from director to replace the
material. Fines will be
forgiven if patron pays for or
replaces the material. Once
materials have been overdue for
2 months or more borrowing
privileges are forfeited.
If material is damaged the
patron is charged for the cost
of the repair. If the material
is damaged beyond repair the
patron will be charged current
replacement costs. Patrons will
be notified by mail of damaged
materials.
A
patron is charged a $1.00 for
every video not rewound.
If materials borrowed from other
libraries (ILL) are returned
late the patron is charged
according to our fine policy.
If the materials are lost or
damaged, the patron is charged
according to the lending
library’s policy.
If a title is no longer
available, average cost will be
charged to the patron.
Average costs per item:
Adult Non-Fiction
$35.00
Videos
$20.00
Adult Fiction
$20.00
Magazines
$ 3.00
Adult Fiction Paperbacks
$ 6.00
Newspapers
$ 3.00
Juvenile Books
$15.00
Taped Books
$30.00
Kits
$15.00
YA Paperbacks
$ 4.00
Cassettes
$10.00
Pamphlets
$ 2.00
Board Books
$ 7.00
Reference
$50.00
Adult NF Paperbacks
$15.00
DVDs
$25.00
Juvenile Paperbacks
$ 4.00
CDs
$15.00
Damaged Cases or Bar Codes:
When audio cases,
video cases, compact disc cases,
bar codes, date due cards and
protection cases are damaged or
lost the patron is charged as
follows:
Costs for Replacing Damaged
Cases
Book on Tape Cases
$2.00
Video Cases
$2.00
DVD Cases
$2.00
Compact Disc Cases
$2.00
Bar Codes
$1.00
Protection Cases
$3.00
If a patron fails to return
library materials for two months
or more after the due date the
library reserves the right to
pursue legal avenues as set
forth in section of 714.5 of the
Iowa Code.
If a patron attempts to conceal
library materials or equipment
either on library premises or
outside library premises the
library reserves the right to
pursue legal avenues as set
forth in section 714.5 and
section 808.12 of the Iowa Code.
Refunds are not issued for
fines, damaged or lost
materials.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library
maintains a local
history/genealogical area.
This area houses materials of
importance to the history of Mt.
Pleasant, Henry County and
surrounding counties and
materials on Iowa. Genealogy
and local history materials are
not available for checkout.
The library is happy to help
people with genealogical
questions. However, questions
requiring extensive research
might be referred to local
residents who do genealogy
research.
If the library research requires
over two hours of research
and/or more than five pages are
copied the patron will be
charged a flat fee of $5.00 or
$1.00 per copied page whichever
is more.
GIFTS AND DONATIONS POLICY
The library is honored to
receive books and other
materials as gifts from
patrons. However, the gifts
need to meet the selection
criteria of the library.
Therefore, it is important that
the donor check with the library
before purchasing material.
Gifts are subject to the
library’s weeding policies.
Gift books are not put in the
Friends’ book sale, but are
destroyed if weeded.
Donations of used materials are
gratefully accepted. The
library does reserve the right
to determine if these materials
will be put on the shelf or be
used in the Friends’ book sale.
Donations are subject to the
library’s weeding policies and
are placed in the book sale if
weeded.
LIBRARY CARD POLICY
Purpose:
The Board of Trustees has
established this policy to
ensure that full and equal
access is available to resources
that enhance and contribute to
individual knowledge,
enlightenment, and enjoyment for
all.
Borrowing Privileges:
Any person residing or owning
property in Mt. Pleasant or
rural Henry County may obtain a
3-year card by providing
identification and
completing a registration form.
Children in 6th grade
and below must have a
parent or guardian present
to sign the registration form.
Residents of the contracting
cities of Olds, Rome, Wayland
and Westwood may obtain a 3-year
card by providing
identification and
completing a registration form
as long as the yearly contract
fee has been paid by these
cities.
Residents of Henry County towns
that have signed the Open Access
Agreement may obtain a 3-year
card by providing
identification and
completing a registration form.
Iowa residents from towns
outside of Henry County whose
library has signed the Open
Access Agreement may obtain a
1-year card by providing
identification and
completing a registration form.
Iowa Wesleyan students may
obtain a 1-year card by
providing a current Iowa
Wesleyan ID and completing a
registration form.
Library privileges are
forfeited when patrons have
library fines or fees of $3.00
or more and/or materials overdue
for two months or longer.
Borrowing Obligations:
Persons borrowing from the Mt.
Pleasant Public Library must
agree to:<
