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How to Use the Mansfield Public Library
[Getting a Library Card] [Loan Periods/Fines] [Lost/Damages Books]
Getting a Library Card
There is no charge for a library card. Valid identification with current name and address is required. If you already have a blue SAILS card from another community, you may use it at the Mansfield Public Library. You may also switch over to a Mansfield card if you wish. There is a $1 charge for replacement of lost cards. Do not lend your card to anyone. You are responsible for all items taken out on your card. Adults must be in good standing to use their children's cards. Report lost, stolen, or destroyed cards immediately. Be sure to inform the library of name, address or phone
VERY IMPORTANT: You must present your card every time you borrow books. This rule is for your protection. Absolutely no exceptions will be made at any time. If you have forgotten your card, we will be happy to hold any materials for three days during which time you may return to check them out with your card.
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Loan Periods, Fines, and Limits
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Most materials circulate for 4 weeks.
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Compact discs
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4 Weeks
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books-on-cassette
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4 Weeks
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new fiction
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2 Weeks
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CD-ROM software
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2 Weeks
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Magazines
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2 weeks
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Videos
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1 week
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DVD's
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1 week
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Most materials can be renewed once by phone or in person.
Fines for late returns are 5 cents per day with a maximum of $2.50.
Fines for videos DVD's, and CD-ROMs are 50 cents per day with a limit of $5.
Patrons with fines over $3 or lost or overdue books must clear their records before borrowing more materials.
A limit of 3 videos, DVDs or CD-ROMS can be borrowed at one time.
There are no renewals on DVDs and CD-ROMS.
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Lost, damaged, or destroyed books
Lost, damaged, or destroyed library materials must be reported immediately. Those which cannot be repaired must be replaced. The patron will be charged the cost of repair or replacement
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