I. Service Hours

The time and total number of hours the library is to be open will be determined by 
the Library Director and Board of Trustees.

II. Registration of Patrons

Any resident of Central City or the surrounding rural area six years of age or older 
may apply for registration free of charge.  Children under the age of six may 
register free of charge if a parent or guardian of the child signs the application.  
Any resident in a nearby town without a library may apply for registration free of 
charge.

Any resident of Iowa, with proof of identification and a card from their local 
library, may apply for registration free of charge.

III. Circulation

A patron may check out items for three weeks.  Renewals may be made by 
telephone, e-mail, or in person.  Materials may be renewed no more than twice.

Reference books are to be used only in the library; on occasion, some reference 
books may be checked out overnight at the discretion of the librarian.

Videos may be checked out for one week.

IV. Interlibrary Loan

Patrons may order material through interlibrary loan and may be charged fifty 
cents ($0.50) a book for the postage to return the material.
	
V. Confidentiality of records

The J.C. Clegg Public Library Board of Trustees affirms that all library 
circulation records, individual reference material, and reading interests of patrons 
are confidential.  Information concerning such things may be released only under 
the provisions listed in the Code of Iowa.

VI. Fines and Fees

Overdues:
A fine of ten cents a day is charged for overdue materials with a maximum of one 
dollar ($1.00) for each overdue item.  The number of days used to determine the 
amount of the fine are only those days on which the library is open.

There will be a fine of $1.00 a day for overdue videos.

The patron will be notified by mail or telephone of overdue items.

The name of a patron with any item six months or more overdue will be given to 
the sheriff’s department since this offense is considered to be shoplifting.

An item may be reserved by placing the patron’s name on the reserved list for that 
item.  The patron will be notified when the reserved item is available.  If it is not 
picked up within three days, the item will be re-shelved.

The librarian will determine the charges for any item returned in a damaged 
condition.

The patron will be charged the list price for any lost material.  If the material is 
later returned, the list price will be refunded providing the material has not 
already been replaced.

Photocopier:
The copier is to be used only by the Library Director and staff.  Copies may be 
purchased as followed:

Letter size- one side 10 cents/ both sides 15 cents
Legal size- one side 15 cents/ both sides 20 cents

Enlargements or reductions in size may be obtained at a cost of 5 cents for each 
copy used to obtain the desired size.

No charge will be made for a faulty copy, and such a copy will be destroyed.  The 
librarian will assess the fault and use his/her judgment as to payment or non-
payment.

The librarian will make up to fifteen (15) copies while a patron waits.  If more 
copies are needed, they are to be left at the library and the librarian will notify the 
patron when they are ready to be picked up.

Fax:
The fax is to be used only by the Library Director and staff.  Charges are as 
follows:

	Outgoing:
		First sheet	 $2.00
		Additional sheets	 $1.00
	Incoming: per sheet		 $1.00

Computer Printouts:
	Per page(black and white)	 $0.15
	Per page(color)		 $1.00

VII. Use of the Library as a Meeting room

Application for permission to use the library for a meeting is to be made to the 
Director of the Library.  There is no charge for the use of the library.  The person 
who signs for the reservation shall be responsible for problems or costs resulting 
from the specified use.  The library reserves the right to assess a twenty-five ($25) 
cleaning damage charge if necessary.

One or more adult sponsors must supervise children’s groups.  Smoking and 
alcohol consumption are not allowed on the premises.  The librarian is authorized 
to deny use of the library as a meeting room to any group violating the above 
regulations.

VIII. Public Display

Items to be displayed, exhibited, or posted must be approved by the librarian.  
Material considered being too commercial or to be in bad taste or of doubtful 
value will not be acceptable.

The library assumes no responsibility for possible damage or theft of any display, 
exhibit, or poster.  All items placed in the library are done so at the owner’s risk.  
The library cannot accept responsibility for the return of any displayed material.

IX. Contributions

Any books or materials presented to the J.C. Clegg Public Library will be 
evaluated and accepted using the same criteria as that indicated in the Selection 
Policy of the Library.  The Library has the right to make use of or to dispose of 
any material presented to the Library unless the donor requests the return of 
unusable material.

Requests, cash donations, and memorials can be made to the library through the 
J.C. Clegg Fund.  Checks should be made payable to the J.C. Clegg Fund.  
Donors may specify materials to be purchased with the donor money, which will 
be shelved with the regular collection.  If specific materials are not available, the 
Library Director will attempt to notify the donor to seek another suggestion.  If 
the donor does not specify use, the Library may use the money to benefit the 
library as needed.

X. Friends of the J.C. Clegg Public Library

The library is supported in part by an organization known as the Friends of the 
J.C. Clegg Public Library.  The purpose of this organization is to accept 
donations, memorials, and bequests on behalf of the library; to help the library 
achieve long and short term goals by providing financial, volunteer, and 
legislative support; and to assist the Library Director and the Library Board in 
providing services and materials which enable the library to function as a valuable 
asset to the surrounding community.

The Friends of the J.C. Clegg Public Library will work with the Library Director 
to assess the current and future needs of the library.

Membership is open to any individual.  More information on this organization is 
available at the library.