Materials
A
borrower may check out as many books and non-book materials as he
or she wishes during one checkout.
Popular
paperbacks are available for checkout or trade at most branches. You
do not need a library card to use these. Please tell the Library staff
how many you have taken so they may be added to the circulation statistics.
Games,
toys, and puppets are available in limited supply at some branches.
Inquire at the specific branch. One branch, the Iuka Library, offers
a collection of cake pans for checkout.
The
Library is pleased to provide a wide selection of DVDs and videocassettes
for patrons in all of its branches. DVDs and videos are chosen by
librarians in the same manner as books and other materials, based
on a selection policy designed to assist library personnel in making
the best choices for each community. The range of subject matter and
level of understanding is very broad and includes children's classics,
educational and instructional films, family features, and films designed
for mature audiences. We ask that parents concerned about their children's
video selections exercise the same caution that they do in monitoring
their children's book selections.
All
materials are loaned at no charge and available to all, regardless
of age or background. One exception is the test preparation books
for which a small refundable deposit is required. The library supports
the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and therefore
does not censor or exclude any material, either whole or in part.
The library does not act in loco parentis.
Fines
Fines
on books, audio books, puppets, and games are 10 cents per item per
each business day, with a maximum fine of $5. Fines on DVDs and videos
are $1 per DVD or video per business day, with a maximum fine of $5.
Fines on toys are 10 cents per item per business day, with a maximum
fine of $10.
Rules
For Use Of The Library's Computers & Internet Use
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In order that we may serve everyone, computer use is limited to one
hour per session. Please check at the front desk if you wish to sign
up for additional time. Additional time will be given provided no
one is waiting.
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You may reserve a computer ahead of time by calling your local branch
library.
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There is a limit of 2 users on one computer at any time unless special
permission is given by the Library staff.
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Printed pages are 15 cents per page. Please tell the Library staff
before selecting the "print" option. You are responsible
for paying for all pages that print. If you need help, please see
the Library staff before printing.
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The Library's computers are designed to prevent storage of data on
the hard drives. The Library sells writeable CDs at $1 per CD at the
circulation desk. You may plug your flash drive into the computer's
USB port if you wish.
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Children and use of the Library's computers: Children 5 and under
must be accompanied by an adult in order to use the computers. Please
respect the privacy of those around you by keeping children reasonably
quiet during your use of the computers. Children 14 and under must
have their parents' permission to use the computers.
- The Northeast Regional Library complies with the requirements of
the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The library's computers
are filtered through the library's internet provider, AT&T. However,
every user has a responsibility to refrain from accessing, or attempting
to access, graphically offensive sites on the Library's computers.
User privileges may be lost permanently if a user is observed attempting
to access such sites by the Library staff.
( Note: A copy of the Northeast Regional Library's Acceptable Use
Policy is on file at the circulation desk for anyone who wishes to
read it.)
Library
Cards
Anyone
living in one of the four counties of Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, or
Tishomingo is eligible for a free library card. In addition, the Northeast
Regional Library maintains an agreement with Lee County by which any
resident of that county may obtain a library card at no cost. Anyone
living outside this five-county area may obtain a library card for
a $12 annual fee.
Library
cards are issued to anyone aged six and older. A parent must sign
in order for any child through the age of 14 to have a library card.
Individuals aged 15 and above may sign their own applications.
You may check out books, DVDs, CDs, videos, and all other circulating
materials on the day you apply for a library card.
You may register for a card at any branch. Your card is good at any
one of the thirteen Northeast Regional Library branches. Proof of
residence is required at the time you register. A driver's license,
utility bill, or other receipt is considered proof of residence. You
should present your library card every time you wish to check out
items from the library.
Loan
Periods
Books
and audio books are checked out for a two week period and may be renewed
twice provided nobody is waiting for them. Videos and DVDs are checked
out for a two day period and may be renewed as necessary provided
nobody is waiting for them. Each renewal is for the original checkout
period - two weeks for books and audios, two days for videos. Renewals
may be made either in person or over the telephone. It is not necessary
to call the branch where the item was checked out: any branch, with
the exception of Marietta and Chalybeate which are not online, can
renew items.
