Library Card Policy

A portion of the mission of the Stevens County Library is to provide resources to meet the needs of the community.  The library does this by maintaining a database of registered patrons and giving patrons in good standing access to the collections of the Stevens County Library.  By providing borrowing privileges, the library promotes use of materials, ensures the rights of borrowers, and protects the interests of the taxpayers.

LIBRARY CARDS FOR ADULTS

1. Any resident of Stevens County or the adjacent area over the age of eighteen may apply for an adult library card. 
    
2. Cards are issued on an individual basis; spouses, children, grandchildren, etc. may not borrow items using a family members’ card unless that patron is present.  
    
3. Applicants must register in person for a card and must furnish a photo ID, and have a mailing address and telephone number
    

• Photo ID includes driver’s license, school identification card, alien registration card, or any other format with a recognizable photo.
• If the registrant has no home or cellular telephone number, a work telephone number must be included on the application form.  
   

4. Upon registration, library card applicants will be provided with a copy of this library policy, a Stevens County Library brochure, and any library-related publications pertinent to his/her application. 
    
5. Adult library cards will be mailed to the new patron.  All circulating library materials are available for checkout using this card after the patron receives it and presents it at the time of checkout.
6. A limit of two items can be checked out for a period of two months following issuance of a new adult patron card.  The two-month restricted checkout will be extended if the new patron violates checkout policy.
    
7. Children under the age of five may check out materials using a parent or guardian’s library card. The responsible adult must be present at the time of checkout.
8. Library card applications for current patrons will remain on file at the library and will be maintained by library staff.
9. Patrons who move are responsible for providing a change of address to the library.  Updated cards will be sent to the patron at the new address.
10. Lost cards will be replaced the first time at no charge to the patron.  A charge of $2.00 will be assessed for subsequent replacement cards. 

LIBRARY CARDS FOR MINORS

1. Minors between the ages of five and eighteen are encouraged to apply for their own library card. 
    
2. A parent or guardian must fill out and sign the registration form for a minor under the age of eighteen unless that minor has obtained emancipation from parent or guardian. 
    
3. Adults applying for a card for a minor must register in person (see exception e.) and must furnish a photo ID, and have a mailing address and telephone number.
    

• Photo ID includes driver’s license, school identification card, alien registration card, or any other format with a recognizable photo.
• If the registrant has no home or cellular telephone number, a work telephone number must be included on the application form. 
• When an individual other than parent or guardian (i.e. teacher, day care provider, etc.) wishes to register a minor, a parental signature and accompanying verification is required.
   

4. If the parent or guardian registering the minor is a patron in good standing, a card will be immediately issued and materials may be checked out at that time. 
    
5. Upon registration, library card applicants will be provided with a copy of this library policy, a Stevens County Library brochure, and any library-related publications pertinent to his/her application. 
    
6. If the parent or guardian is registering for a library card at the time the minor child is being registered, all library cards will be mailed to the new patrons and materials will be available for checkout after the patrons receive and present the cards at the time of checkout.
7. A limit of two items can be checked out for a period of two months following issuance of a new adult patron card.  The two-month restricted checkout will be extended if the new patron violates checkout policy.
    
8. Those who have been issued a youth card may check out materials without an adult present. 
    
9. All library materials are available for checkout using a library card for minors with the exception of videos.

10. Library card applications for current patrons will remain on file at the library and will be maintained by library staff.
11. Patrons who move are responsible for providing a change of address to the library.  Updated cards will be sent to the patron at the new address.
12. Lost cards will be replaced the first time at no charge to the patron.  A charge of $2.00 will be assessed for subsequent replacement cards.