Here’s everything you need to know about how the Pincourt Library operates.

• Membership

  Residents: free (with proof of residence)

  Non-residents:
  Children: $60
  Family or adults: $90

  Membership must be renewed every year. An adult’s or guardian’s signature is required for individuals under age 14.

  You are responsible for all documents borrowed on your membership card. If your card is lost or stolen, notify Library personnel immediately.

• Internet access

  To use the Internet, you must be a Library member and present your membership card to the circulation desk attendant. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

  Computers are primarily for research. Library personnel reserve the right to take possession of any workstation without prior notice.

• Environment

  The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  To return books, CDs or DVDs outside business hours, use the book drop.

• Loans, renewals and reservations

  Loans

  To borrow or renew a book, you must present your membership card.

  You can also book and renew online.

  You can take out up to 10 documents at a time (including two new releases and five audiovisual documents), for a three-week period

  To avoid late fees, pay close attention to your items’ due dates.

  The Library is not responsible for the choice of documents borrowed by members under age 14.

  Renewals

  You may renew a book up to three consecutive times, unless it is reserved by another member.

  Audiovisual documents may not be renewed.

  Reservations

  Books may be reserved free of charge. Once they become available, you have three days to claim them.

  Purchase suggestions

  If you wish to make a suggestion regarding specific documents for the Library to purchase or an inter-library loan, please fill out the form available at the circulation desk.

• Lost or damaged books

  You must pay the cost of repairing or replacing lost or damaged books. If a lost document is subsequently found, you have 30 days to obtain a refund.

  When a document is damaged, do not try to repair it yourself. Instead, bring it directly to the circulation desk.

• Price list

  	Fees
  Late fee	Document for adults $0,25/day	Document for children $0,10$/day
  Membership card replacement	$3
  Destroyed or removed barcode	$2
  Damaged case	$3
  Binding	$11
  Various repairs	$2 or more
  Photocopies and print-out (black and white)	$0,25/sheet
  Photocopies and print-out (colors)	$0,50/sheet

  *If you have any unpaid fees, we reserve the right to refuse access to Library services.

  ** If you have any unpaid fees, no other users living at your address will be able to use Library services.