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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
PACKET
BOARD OF DIRECTORS — REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2016
LIBRARY BUILDING, 316 W THIRD ST
REGULAR SESSION — 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
a. Review and approve minutes from last LAB meeting.
IV. VISITORS/ CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Library Advisory Board may speak to the
board. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual commissioners
or staff. All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the board. No
formal action can be taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Review and discuss Library Card Policy.
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Library Director will update LAB on current library initiatives.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide
reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is
wheelchair accessible, and parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for
sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please
contact Leslie Galloway, City Secretary, at 817-985-2104 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the October 20,2016 Library Advisory Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the
main entrance of the City Hall building,405 Municipal Drive,of the City of Kennedale,Texas, in a place convenient and readily
accessible for the general public at all times and said the agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of
said meeting, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Amanda King, Library Director
316 W. Third Street, I(ennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2136 1 Fax: 817-483-0660
Kennedale Public Library
Circulation Policy
Library Cards
Library cards may be issued to any adult, 18 years of age or older. A photo identification plus
proof of current address will be required at time of application. The legal guardian who has made
application shall be responsible for all minors listed on the application. One patron number will
be assigned to each person listed on the application and each will receive an individual library
card. Personal information acquired by library staff will be considered private and confidential.
Check Out of Materials
Materials may be checked out by those patrons holding a valid library card in good standing
from the Kennedale Public Library. Three (10) items may be checked out per person per card
number at one time; however the library reserves the right to limit the number of titles borrowed,
especially in certain high demand subject areas, academic required reading, or holiday books.
The standard periods of time for check-out are as follows:
Books 14 days
VHS/DVDs 14 days
Audios 14 days
Other 14 days
The checkout of books and audio books may be extended up to a maximum of 6 weeks, unless
reserved for another patron or on the school's required reading list. Material marked as
"Reference"may not be checked out.
Reservation of Materials
Patrons may place reserves on three (3) items. Queues shall be maintained by the Library's
automation system on a first come, first served basis. Patrons shall be notified of materials
waiting for pick-up. The patron shall have three (3) Library business days to pick up the
material. Once the time has expired, the hold shall be canceled and the next patron in the queue
will be notified of the material's availability, or the materials will be returned to the shelves or to
the library that sent the material as a loan. Materials on reserve by another patron or library shall
not be renewed.
Overdue Materials
Materials not returned by the due date will be considered overdue. The patron who last checked
out the materials will be held responsible for the fines. Fines will be assessed at the rate
established by city ordinance,with the maximum fine equaling to but not exceeding the price of
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the materials as indicated in the Library inventory. These fines must be paid prior to checking
out additional materials or using the public computers, unless special arrangements are made
with the Library Director.
Dammed or Lost Materials
Materials that are not returned to the Library within 30 days after the due date will be considered
lost. Materials that are returned in such disrepair that the Library cannot allow further use will
be considered lost. Lost materials will result in charges equal to the price of the materials as
indicated in the Library inventory.
Materials that are damaged or dirty,but still deemed usable, will be evaluated and fees will be
based on the cost of repairs.
The patron who last checked out the materials will be held responsible for all charges and
payment will be non-refundable. These fees must be paid prior to checking out additional
materials unless special arrangements are made with the Library Director.
Effective Date 01/11/16 (revised and approved on 01/11/16)
Approvals:
Library Director Library Advisory Board Representative