Library Rules
Here’s everything you need to know about how the Pincourt Library operates.
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Membership Residents: free (with proof of residence)
Non-residents:
Children: $60
Family or adults: $90Membership 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.
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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.
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Environment The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
To return books, CDs or DVDs outside business hours, use the book drop.
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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.
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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.
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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.