Last updated: July 2022
ELIGIBLE BORROWERS
Any resident of the City of Janesville or the State of Wisconsin, or any person owning property in the City of Janesville or the State of Wisconsin on which taxes are paid, and his or her dependents, is eligible to borrow materials from the library upon the issuance of a borrower's card.
BORROWING PRIVILEGES - RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS
A borrower's card entitles the holder to borrow any item in the library's circulating collection and to use other services provided by the library such as interlibrary loan and on-line databases. If a borrower has incurred fines or other financial obligations to the library, that person may be restricted from borrowing library materials until the fines or other obligations have been cleared.
Any use of a borrower's card by a person other than the one individual to whom the card was issued, whether the use was authorized or unauthorized, remains the responsibility of the person to whom the card was issued.
The library director may establish limits on items that can be checked out on a borrower’s card. The library director shall establish procedures which allow revocation of any or all privileges from users who misuse their card.
IDENTIFICATION
Applicants for borrower's cards must present acceptable identification when applying for a borrower's card for themselves or their children under the age of 18.
Acceptable identification includes:
- Current state issued driver's license or ID;
- Current Passport;
- Mexican Matricular (Mexican Federal ID)
Library card applicants must also supply a verifiable street address. Acceptable proof may be on documents or virtual accounts like:
- Current state issued driver's license or ID
- Current bank checking or savings account
- Current Wisconsin property rental agreement or lease
- Current utilities accounts
Applicants for special cards, such as those listed below, may be asked to present proof of eligibility. This proof will include, but not be limited to, a business or school ID, a letter from the business, school or district in which they are employed, licensure as a home day care provider or day care center, or certification of home schooling. Their personal HPL card, if any, must be in good standing.
SIGNATURE ON APPLICATION FORM AND BORROWER'S CARD
Applicants for a borrower's card must sign the application form, which includes a statement of responsibility for materials borrowed, and must also sign the borrower's card.
EXPIRATION OF BORROWER'S CARDS
Hedberg Public Library Cards expire every two years. Expired cards can be reinstated when the holder confirms accuracy or provides updated contact information. Cards not used for more than three years are subject to being purged from the database. If the card is purged, the borrower may complete a new application form and will be issued a new borrower's card at no charge.
Cards issued to children under the age of 18 will expire automatically on their eighteenth (18th) birthday but can be reinstated with the confirmation of contact information or when updated information is provided. Guardian’s name is removed, and holder assumes financial responsibility for the account.
IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT
The patron must notify the library that his or her library card has been lost or stolen. The cardholder will be held responsible for any use made of the card prior to its being reported lost to the library. Charges resulting from unauthorized use of a lost or stolen card may be reduced if the library is notified within one week of receipt of second overdue notice.
SPECIAL CARD TYPES
Others who are eligible to borrow materials from the library, and other categories of borrower’s cards:
1. Out of State Fee Cards
A borrower residing outside the State of Wisconsin will pay for a Fee Card. Such card will entitle them to full borrowing privileges at HPL for one year. Patrons who request a fee card must pay the amount set annually by the Board. Fee cards are also available for a three-month period for a portion of the annual cost, set by the board at the same time. The fee takes into consideration HPL's average cost per capita.
2. Business Cards
Any organization, for profit or not-for-profit, operating within the Library System service area may apply for a Business Card. Applications for such cards must be made by an authorized officer of the organization who assumes full financial responsibility for all materials borrowed and all fines on the card. Business Card holders are eligible for the same access to library services and materials as all other card types.
3. Teacher Loan Cards Any teacher, media specialist or school administrator in any public or private K-12 school, preschool, home school, or licensed daycare center living or working within the Library System service area may apply for a Teacher Loan Card. The purpose of these cards is to facilitate easy access to library materials and on-line databases for teachers, media specialists and school administrators. Materials circulate to teachers for 6 weeks (with one renewal allowed). If materials are lost or damaged, the individual holding the card will be held responsible.
4. Cards for minors: General, Juvenile, No-Net, and Youth Cards.
Parent, stepparent, or legal guardian must be present with child, sign responsibility statement, provide acceptable identification, and will be financially responsible for all fines and fees incurred on the account.
- “General” – Minor has full access to collections and services.
- “Juvenile” – borrowing is restricted to materials in the Youth and Young Adult collections.
- “No-Net” – Parent or guardian opts out of computer/internet access for their child’s account.
- “Youth” – If a parent is not available to sign for a minor’s card, the library may issue a Youth card to the child. Borrowing is restricted to no more than three (3) print format items from the Youth Services and Young Adult collections. No fines or fees accrue on this account. The card includes internet access.
5. Temporary Card.
If a patron can show acceptable ID but cannot prove a current address, library staff may issue a Temporary Card restricted to borrowing three (3) items. Fines and fees will accrue to this card in the same way they do to a regular library card. This can be upgraded to a GENERAL card by providing appropriate proof of address.
6. Students living temporarily within the Library System service area (e.g., foreign exchange students,
and missionaries) may be issued a regular library card from Hedberg Public Library for the duration of their stay, upon verification of both a temporary (local) and permanent address. Students under the age of 18 must be present and accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult. Holders of these library cards are entitled to the same borrowing privileges as permanent residents.
Hedberg Public Library loans materials from its collection. Loan periods vary according to the type of materials being borrowed and, in some cases, the category of patron borrowing them. Most items may be renewed twice. Extensions to loan periods may be made by library staff in some situations if it does not inconvenience other library users.
The library director, with input from staff, may set limits on the numbers of items any cardholder may check out at any one time.
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LOAN PERIODS Adult Materials |
Loan Period Late Fee/Day Maximum/Item |
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Books |
21 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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Circulating magazines |
21 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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Pamphlets, maps |
21 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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Audiobooks and music CDs |
21 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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Non-fiction DVDs |
21 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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TV shows on DVD |
14 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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DVDs, Blu-Ray and video games |
7 days $0.25 $5.00 |
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Jackpot items |
7 days $0.25 $5.00 |