LIBRARY CARDS & BORROWING
Library Card Registration
- Registering for a library card is free to persons who reside in or own property in East Baton Rouge Parish. Replacement cards are $1.00 each.
- To obtain a card you must show a current government, work or school issued picture ID and proof of address. Acceptable forms of picture identification include driver's license, school ID, military ID or passport. Acceptable forms of proof of address include driver's license, voter registration or mail that has been received to the patron's residence. The Library will not accept mail received at a U.S. mailbox or commercial mail drop box as proof of residency in East Baton Rouge Parish. Proof of ownership of property in East Baton Rouge Parish for persons who live out-of-parish — East Baton Rouge Parish tax notice or receipt for payment of property tax in East Baton Rouge Parish is required.
- Out-of-parish residents in neighboring (reciprocal only) parishes must show a signed authorization slip from their parish librarian as well as a picture ID and proof of address. The first card is free: replacement cards cost $1.00.
- Child or student card information
- Adult student card information
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Loan & Renewal Periods
- Books, magazines, audio books, CD-ROMS, books on CD and music CDs check out for 3 weeks and may be renewed 3 times for a maximum loan period of 12 weeks. A total of fifty items may be checked out per card. There is no specific limit on the number of books and magazines.
- The limit on audio books is 10. The limit on music CDs is 10. The limit on CD-ROMS is 5.
- Videos and DVDs check out for one week and may be renewed twice for a maximum loan period of 3 weeks.
- The limit is 10 videos and/or DVDs.
- Paintings and sculptures check out for 6 weeks and may be renewed once.
- Items are renewed from the date of renewal — not the original due date.
- An item may not be renewed if another patron has an open reservation for that title.
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Fines & Other Charges
- Videos and DVDs are $1.00 per item, per day overdue, per checkout/renewal with a maximum fine of $5.00 per item, per checkout/renewal.
- All other items are $.05 per item, per day overdue, per checkout/renewal with a maximum fine of $3.00 per checkout/renewal.
- A first overdue notice is sent by email when an item is overdue, only if the patron has an email address in their patron record. Another notice is emailed or mailed when an item is 10 days overdue. A bill notice is sent on the 60th overdue day, requesting payment for the cost of the item plus a $3.00 processing fee.
On or near the 70th overdue day, a Collection Notice is sent in the patron's name to the Parish Attorney's Office for accounts totaling $25 or more. The Parish Attorney's Office then sends a letter to the patron requesting payment within 5 days.
Items that are returned after their due date but before the 10th overdue day accrue fines, but no notice is sent to the patron. Patrons are encouraged to ask staff to check their accounts or to access their accounts online themselves to determine if any such charges are due.
- If a patron's card is lost or stolen, there is a $1.00 charge for a replacement card.
- Find out how to place a computerized hold.
- Additional information on overdue items and other charges.
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Patron Responsibilities
- Abide by library policies and procedures.
- Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person -- an adult or mature adolescent.
- Accept responsibility for all use of your library card.
- Be responsible, as a parent, for the use of your child's card.
- Bring your library card when you visit the library. You must have your card in order to check out.
- Notify the Circulation Division of change of name, address or phone number.
- Pay all fines and fees incurred on your library card.
- Any damage to items while checked out on a card is the responsibility of the cardholder.
- Rules of Behavior for Patrons
- Patron Use of Library Computers
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