Borrowing Policies

LIBRARY CARD INFORMATION
Free library cards are available for residents of Pennsylvania and are valid for three (3) years from the date of issue. Proof of current address is required to register for a library card. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Other acceptable proof includes utility bills, checking accounts, or medical cards.

Children 5 years of age to 18 years of age require a parent/guardian signature signed on the premises to obtain a library card.

In obtaining a library card, one signs the following borrower’s agreement:
I agree to comply with all of the rules of McBride Memorial Library, to pay promptly all fees or damages charged to me, and to give immediate notice of change of address.

Library cards are renewed without charge upon verification of address and contact information.

Library cards become temporarily invalid for any one of the following reasons:

  • Overdue materials have not been returned
  • Fees exceed $10.00
  • Card is expired
  • Inability to prove current address

Thank you for adhering to library use policies. Honoring your borrower’s agreement allows library resources to be shared fairly with all citizens of the community.

 

IN-LIBRARY USE MATERIALS
Reference Books, Newspapers, Local History and Genealogy Collection,
Berwick High School Yearbooks, Current Magazine Issues

MATERIALS for LOAN
Books for Adults, Teens, and Children, Large Print Books, Books on CD, Magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and Video Games.

LOAN PERIODS and LIMITS
DVDs/Blu-Rays/Video games – 5 total per patron, 7 days. One renewal permitted on DVDS/Blu-Rays/Video games. New titles cannot be renewed.
Borrowers must be 13 years or older.

All other materials – 2 weeks with 2 renewals. Exception: items on reserve
cannot be renewed.
Print items – 15 per borrower
Books on CD – 5 per borrower

AVAILABILITY
All returned items will be routed through the complete check-in process, including return to the shelf and made available for circulation. (Exception—hold items) In the interest of fairness in sharing the collection, returned items may not be re-checked out on the spot by the patron making the return.

LATE FEES and SERVICE FEES
Overdue books and Magazines – $0.20 per day per item
DVDs and CDs – $1.00 per day per item

Lost library cards are re-issued for a fee of $1.00.

Fax Service – $2.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page

Copies – $0.25 per page regular B&W, $0.50 per page color, $0.40 per page 11×17 B&W

Computer printouts – $0.25 per page B&W, $0.50 per page color

Inquire about the library’s scanning service.

A fee balance of $10.00 or more will place library card privileges on hold until settled.