LOAN PERIODS AND DAILY FINES

LIBRARY CARDS
To register for a library card, stop at the circulation desk and fill out a registration form. Your free library card will take about two or three minutes to process. Minors (under age 18) may obtain their own library card with parental permission. A library card allows the holder complete access to all library materials. There is a $2 replacement charge for lost library cards. Worn cards are replaced without charge.

ONLINE CATALOG AND RESERVES
The library's computerized catalog is organized just like the traditional card catalog. Materials may be looked up by author, title, subject or keyword. The computer can also tell you if the book is checked out and when it is expected back.

If the book or material you want is not on the shelf or available at our library, please remember that the library staff can make arrangements to obtain it for you. Checked out books may be held for you when returned. Books may also be borrowed from another library through interlibrary loan. Additionally, patrons are encouraged to suggest books and materials that they feel should be added to our permanent collection.

COMPUTER USE
Patrons are encouraged to make full use of the computers and related equipment available for the public with the following restrictions

1. The copying of copyright protected software is prohibited.

2. Patrons may only use library owned software.

3. The Library Director may at his/her discretion place reasonable limits on computer usage. All Internet users must have a current DeWitt Public Library card. Internet users must register for a workstation timeslot, at which time, appropriate ID may be requested. Workstation access is on a first-come, first-served basis; the usual limit will be 30 minutes when others are waiting.

4. There is a $.10 per page user fee for printer use. Staff may waive the fee for partial pages.

5. Patrons may use their own disks to download data. Storing patron data on the library computer system is not allowed.

6. Patrons may not use the library computer system for illegal, obscene or commercial purposes.

7. Patrons may not engage in inappropriate use of the library computer system. Inappropriate use is defined as: "Any violation of the intended use of the computer system."

This would include: disruption of information traffic, degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance, gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to system files, making unauthorized changes to the computer system, and vandalism. Patrons will be responsible for any costs that result from inappropriate use. Costs will include actual repair or equipment replacement, billings, and any other expenses incurred by the library.

8. Violation of the computer use policy will result in the patron losing his/her computer privileges. Serious violations may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution.

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