Library Policies

RENEWING MATERIAL & VIEW OUR CARD CATALOG

ACCESSING OUR CARD CATALOG  OR TO RENEW ONLINE:
All materials, except videos and DVDs, are circulated for 2 weeks. You can renew items on line or view our card catalog by clicking on the link below:

OVML CARD CATALOG

TO RENEW:

• Click on above link
• CLICK on PATRON LOG IN (upper RIGHT corner)
• ENTER the whole barcode number from your card

You may have to add the above link to the "ALLOWED" sites if your internet security program blocks it. 

You can renew online as long as your books are not overdue by 2 weeks from the original due date. You are allowed 2 renewals per item.

You can also view our newest material, card catalog and your reading history from the link above. If you are having difficulty, you may email the library directly at ovml@yahoo.com to renew your items. HOWEVER, we will need your whole barcode number in order to do this.  Please be aware that this email address is only checked on the days that the library is open. Your renewal does not go through right away by using this method. You will get a confirmation once your email has been received and the day it is received will be the actual day you renew it. 

If you need to renew material FAST.....the best way is to use the above link right to our card catalog. 

Library Card:                    
To apply for a library card you will need to provide your name, address, and phone number. You must be at least 5 years old to apply for a card. Parents are responsible for books taken out by minors. Each family member is required to get their own card as we do not allowing sharing of cards. Parents can check out books for their children if they do not want them to have a card. Every person who has a library card is REQUIRED to use their own card. We can no longer check out items on another patron's card unless they are present at the time of check out. This includes spouse and children who have their own cards.

If you have a medical condition and require help or for someone to pick up material for you, please see us as we are happy to assist you in this matter. (A release form will be signed and noted on your account of who is allowed to pick up / check out material for you).

New Applicants applying for a new card will be required to show two forms of ID, one being a drivers license or Social Security card. We must be shown an item with your current address. After receiving the new PERMANENT card, your privileges are:

• children ages 5-11 allowed 2 books
• Young Adult ages 12-17 allowed 4 books
• Adults 18 and over up to 10 books and up to 2 movies.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR CARD WITH YOU EVERY TIME as we can not renew, check out or reserve items for your without it.

Replacement Library cards cost $2.00 (first one is free)

OVER DUE  material                "monarch butterfly"

Items are loaned out for a 2 week period with the exception of DVDS and Videos (they go out for 1 week---NO RENEWALS ON  MOVIES) We DO NOT charge for overdue material except for movies. All we ask is for a "guilt" donation to be placed in our overdue container located on the return counter. However, due to the increasing amounts of over due's, we have decided that we will be charging for overdue notices that are sent out. Please note that you do get a 2 week grace period. We do understand that things happen and people get busy. You are always welcomed to renew items! By keeping material up to date, you allow easier access for patrons and make the overall library run smoothly. Below is how we will charge for over dues:

• FIRST overdue notice (sent out between 15-29 days late) $1.00
• SECOND notice (sent out between 30-44 days late) $3.00
• THIRD notice (sent out after you are 45-60 days late) $5.00

Along with the third notice, we will send a copy to the district judge, who according to State Law can fine you up to $300.00 and sentenced you to a term not more than 90 days.

"A Person is guilty of a summary offense if he retains any book, pamphlet, magazine, newspaper, manuscript, map or other property belonging in, or to, or on deposit with, any library open to the public or any part thereof, for a period exceeding 30 days after such library has given notice to return the same." (Section 6708 of Purdon's Consolidated Pennsylvania Statues Annotated, Title 18, Crimes and Offenses)

If you are going on vacation or need an item out for a long time, please let us know as we are always willing to work with you and make your library experience an enjoyable one.

Videos & DVDs:
Videos and DVDs are loaned out for a 7 day period. (EX. if you take it out on a Monday, it will be due the following Monday) Late videos/DVDs are charged a $2.00 per video/DVD per day. Late fees will continue until a damaged or lost item is paid for or other arrangements are made. There will be an additional $5.00 fine for each rotating video that is not returned on time to be taken to the next library on the rotation.All videos / DVDs must be returned inside. There will be a $1.00 fee if placed in the outside drop box per item. This is on top of any fines that may accrue. To borrow videos/DVDs a Video Agreement must be signed. THERE ARE NO RENEWALS ON VIDEOS AND DVDS. This will allow patrons to be able to view our newest material in a timely fashion.

Limitations:
You must be at least 18 years old to take out videos or DVDs. Limit of 2 videos/DVDs per library card. If you are consistently late for long periods, the library reserves the right to charge you a deposit on taking out movies. This deposit will be held for a period of 6 months.

Computer Use:
You must be 10 years old or older to use the computers or have a parent or guardian with you. A computer use and internet agreement must be signed. We have computers which are not on the internet for younger children. They are equipped with educational games. No one can use the computer with fines on their account! Laptops can be loaned out for patrons to be used in the library. However, they must be over 18, in good standing and a laptop agreement must be signed and on file with us.

We are equipped with wireless internet capabilities and patrons can bring their own laptops to use in the library. You must check in at the desk as well as obtain a password to use our system. All rules for using the internet will still apply.

**If a patron comes in to use the computers and they are accompanied by children under 10, they must have the children with them at the computer as we ask the ALL children under 10 be supervised at all times while in the library.***

Internet Cafe:

• Please check in with the librarian PRIOR to using the cafe.
• Being that the cafe is downstairs, surveillance equipment has been set up for the safety of our patrons and equipment.

• Coffee / tea / hot chocolate will be available.
• Suggested donation is 50 cents per cup.
• Any food offered will have a suggested donation at that time.
• You can enjoy the cafe for reading, relaxing, or using our wireless internet. Material taken to the cafe should be checked out of the library first and then taken downstairs. You can return material to the circulation desk or place on rack in cafe and we will return it for you that evening. ( If you do not have a card with us, you will still be required to check out material as a guest.)
• We recommend that this cafe is for adults, children do have their own room upstairs. This is considered a NO KID ZONE.
• Please alert the librarian for any damage to our furniture, equipment etc.
• All beverages must be kept downstairs as there is no eating or drinking on the main floor in the library.
• Patrons are responsible for their own belongings and cleaning up after themselves.

CAFE HOURS

Mon / Wed / Fri NOON - 4PM

*When the library is closed, the cafe will be closed. Due to programming there may be times when the cafe hours may be modified. We will try to give you as much notice as possible when this does occur.*

Inclement Weather Policy:

The Library will close or delay opening on days of inclement weather in accordance to the school district it serves (Oswayo Valley). If the school delays opening, then the library will be delayed by the same amount of time. If the school closes, then the library will be closed. In cases where school is not in session, the library, with guidance from the board, will close or close early if a winter storm warning is eminent. Every attempt will be made to keep the library open, but we appreciate your understanding if this situation ever arises. While, this policy is mostly concerned with winter weather, it may be implemented at other times of the year where deemed necessary since the library does not want to put it's patrons or staff in dangerous situations.

If you have a video or DVD due on a day in which the library is closed OR closes early. You will not be fined as long as the item is returned on the next day that the library is open.

You will be charged if the library has a delayed opening and the item is not returned that day. While, we understand that this may be an inconvenience, you have the option of renewing materials (except for videos / DVDs) online. You can locate the email address and card catalog on the front page of this website or in the above sections.