CIRCULATION DESK
The Circulation Desk is the area where patrons may check out and return library print and non-print items. This department also issues library cards, updates patron records, takes reserves on books, renews patrons books over the telephone and handles overdue and missing items. Patrons also pick up their holds and interlibrary loan items at this desk.
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LIBRARY CARDS
Library Cards are issued at the Circulation Desk with proof of Luzerne County residency by showing the staff members a valid drivers license, identification card or if the patron recently moved into Luzerne County, three pieces of mail stating the new address is acceptable. After showing proof of address and completing a library card application, a card will be issued to you. There is no charge for this card and it will be valid for three years. Once your card is issued, you may borrow materials from any library in Luzerne County listed on the front of your Library Card. You may also return your items to any library, even if you did not borrow the items from that particular library. Our automated system also allows patrons to renew their items over the telephone or when they are at the library and forgot to bring the items with them.
Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian accompany them to receive a library card.
Out-of-county residents may obtain a library card if they have a library card from their home-town library with an ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA sticker on the front. Should they not have the sticker on their local card and still wish to obtain a Luzerne County Library Card, there will be a fee of $25.00 per year.
If you should lose your library card, contact the library immediately so a staff member can insert a note on your record, should it be returned. The Circulation Staff also keeps a box of lost cards at the desk. If the card is not found, you can replace it for a fee of $3.00.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF FINES FOR OVERDUE ITEMS:
| Adult Books | $0.25 per day |
| Children's Books | $0.10 per day |
| Audio-Books | $0.25 per day |
| Videos-VHS/DVD | $3.00 per day |
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*NOTE: MAXIMUM OVERDUE FINE WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COST OF THE ITEM. (SHOULD THE ITEM NOT BE RETURNED, THE PATRON WILL BE CHARGED THE COST OF THE ITEM PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $10.00 PROCESSING FEE). |
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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF FEES:
| Replacement for Lost Card | $3.00 per card |
| Lost or Damaged Item | cost of item + $10.00 processing fee |
| Reserve Request | $0.50 per item |
| Computer Printout | $0.10 per page |
| Copier Printout | $0.25 per page |
| Microfilm Printout | $0.25 per page |
| Fax | Sending: $2.50 (includes
first 5 pages and $1.00 for every five pages following)
Receiving: $1.00 for first 5 pages received No International Faxes |