Checkout, Fines, Renewals & HoldsSee also: How to get a Library CardTo access your library account go to My Account Checkout Periods ~ Checkout Receipts ~ Self-Check Machine Checkout PeriodsUpdated August 28, 2010 The loan period for most items is 4 weeks. Specially identified new books, DVDs, videogames, and magazines will check out for two weeks in order to make them available sooner to more people. The loan period for Book Club Bags is two months.
Checkout ReceiptsYou will get a receipt listing items and their due date. Staff are no longer stamping individual items. Self-Check ComputersOur self check computers allow you to check out your own materials and provide you with a checkout receipt of those items. This provides greater privacy in checking out materials and shortens the checkout time. You must have a current Library card with a fine balance of less than $10. The self check computers cannot check out items without barcodes. They also have a Spanish language option. Stop by and take a look at our self check computers located in the lobby and next to the DVDs. There is also a self check computer available near the Youth Services Reference desk. RenewalsYou may renew your items on or before the due date by bringing the items to the Circulation Desk or by taking them to the self check system of any Corvallis-Benton County Public Library location, or by calling Circulation. To renew an item over the phone call 766-6926 and have ready the Library Card bar code number and the birthdate of the borrower. We will renew the items (if not on hold for another person). Placing HoldsYou may place a hold on an item at any Library catalog computer, online via the Library Catalog, or by calling Circulation. To place a hold over the phone call 766-6926 and have ready the Library Card bar code number and the birthdate of the borrower and the name and author of the item you would like. You will receive an automated notification by either e-mail or phone when your item has arrived. You have eight days to pick up your hold. You may have 25 items on reserve on your card at any one time.
Due DatesMaterials are due on the due date. Most materials have a 4 week loan period. Specially identified new books, DVDs, videogames, and magazines will check out for two weeks. All materials will have a one day grace period before fines accumulate. Return materials on time to avoid a fine! Items may be returned to any Corvallis-Benton County Public Library location. Bookdrops are open 24 hours. FinesCharges per item: The maximum fine on a children's or young adult item is $1.00/item. When you owe $10.00 on your account, you will not be able to use your card until you bring the total under $10.00. |