Borrowing Policy

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Obtaining a Library Card
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'''Obtaining a Library Card'''
  
 
All persons who wish to borrow materials from the Library must obtain a library card. The library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed. A picture ID may be accepted in lieu of a library card one time before a replacement card will be required.
 
All persons who wish to borrow materials from the Library must obtain a library card. The library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed. A picture ID may be accepted in lieu of a library card one time before a replacement card will be required.
  
 
The following persons may obtain a Portsmouth Public Library card by presenting valid identification:
 
The following persons may obtain a Portsmouth Public Library card by presenting valid identification:
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*Ohio Residents
 
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*Kentucky Residents from Greenup and Lewis Counties
 
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*Students attending educational institutions in Scioto County
 
  
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Valid identification for persons 18 years and older will be defined as a valid picture ID and proof of current address which must be dated within the last thirty (30) days.  
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* Ohio Residents
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Parents, legal guardians or custodians must present their picture ID and proof of address as listed above to obtain a card for children under the age of 18. In some instances, official paperwork may be required to establish juvenile/adult relationship for confidentiality and responsibility purposes.
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* Kentucky Residents from Greenup and Lewis Counties
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* Students attending educational institutions in Scioto County
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Valid identification for persons 18 years and older will be defined as a valid state or federal issued picture ID such as a valid driver’s license or valid state identification card and proof of current address. Responsible Party must present a valid picture ID and proof of current address to obtain a card for children under the age of 18. In some instances, official paperwork may be required to establish juvenile/adult relationships.
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'''Borrowing Policies'''
  
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Borrowing Policies
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A library card-holder may have a maximum of up to 25 items at any one time on their card. A total of ten (10) DVDs may be borrowed on an Adult card and a total of five (5) DVDs may be borrowed on a Juvenile card.
  
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A library card-holder may have a maximum of up to 25 items at any one time on their card.  A total of ten (10) DVDs may be borrowed on an Adult card and a total of five (5) DVDs (juvenile/juvenile non-fiction only) may be borrowed on a Juvenile card.
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Materials Circulation Periods are:
  
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Materials Circulation Periods are:
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* Regular and New Books: 28 days
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Books – 28 days
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* New Author Reserve Books, Magazines, Holiday Books and Audiobooks: 14 days
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New Author Reserve Books – 14 days
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* DVDs: 7 days
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DVDs – 7 days
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* Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
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Magazines – 14 days
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* Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
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Audiobooks – 14 days
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* All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.
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Music cds – 14 days
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ILL items – 14 days
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Library items may be renewed up to two (2) times. Items with holds, interlibrary loans and items on a Teacher’s card cannot be renewed.
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Library items may be renewed up to three (3) times. Items with holds and items on an Educator’s card cannot be renewed.
  
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Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.
 
  
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Fines and Fees
 
  
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Overdue fines:
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Damage Fees: Minimal and Repairable Damage - $3.00 per item / Non-repairable and total damage – replacement cost of item (patron may have item upon full payment unless disposed of due to health and safety issues)
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Adult Library Cards:
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*Books, Magazines, Audiobooks, Music cds: 10 cents per day up to cost of item
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*DVDs: $.50 per day up to cost of item
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*ILLs: $1.00 per day up to cost of item
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Juvenile Library Cards:
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Lost Fees: Replacement cost of item
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No overdue fines accrue on juvenile cards.  Lost, damage and agency fees can accrue on a juvenile card.
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Damage Fees:
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Replacement Library Card Fees: Initial Library Card: Free / Replacement Card: $2.00
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Minimal and Repairable Damage - $3.00 per item
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Non-repairable and total damage – replacement cost of item (patron may have item upon full payment unless disposed of due to health and safety issues)
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Lost Fees:
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Any library card with:
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PPL- or OVLC-owned item – replacement cost of item
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* More than three (3) overdue items will be blocked until items are returned.
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ILL – replacement cost of item plus a $20 processing fee
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* A balance of more than $5.00 will be blocked until it is paid below $5.00.
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* Items overdue more than 21 days will be charged replacement costs of the items until the materials are returned in good condition.
  
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Replacement Library Card Fees:
 
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Initial Library Card – Free
 
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Replacement Card - $2.00 per each card replaced
 
  
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Effective 1/1/2016
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Effective 4/1/22

Revision as of 11:54, 28 April 2022


Obtaining a Library Card

All persons who wish to borrow materials from the Library must obtain a library card. The library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed. A picture ID may be accepted in lieu of a library card one time before a replacement card will be required.

The following persons may obtain a Portsmouth Public Library card by presenting valid identification:

  • Ohio Residents
  • Kentucky Residents from Greenup and Lewis Counties
  • Students attending educational institutions in Scioto County

Valid identification for persons 18 years and older will be defined as a valid state or federal issued picture ID such as a valid driver’s license or valid state identification card and proof of current address. Responsible Party must present a valid picture ID and proof of current address to obtain a card for children under the age of 18. In some instances, official paperwork may be required to establish juvenile/adult relationships.


Borrowing Policies

A library card-holder may have a maximum of up to 25 items at any one time on their card. A total of ten (10) DVDs may be borrowed on an Adult card and a total of five (5) DVDs may be borrowed on a Juvenile card.

Materials Circulation Periods are:

  • Regular and New Books: 28 days
  • New Author Reserve Books, Magazines, Holiday Books and Audiobooks: 14 days
  • DVDs: 7 days
  • Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
  • Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
  • All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.

Library items may be renewed up to three (3) times. Items with holds and items on an Educator’s card cannot be renewed.


Damage Fees: Minimal and Repairable Damage - $3.00 per item / Non-repairable and total damage – replacement cost of item (patron may have item upon full payment unless disposed of due to health and safety issues)

Lost Fees: Replacement cost of item

Replacement Library Card Fees: Initial Library Card: Free / Replacement Card: $2.00

Any library card with:

  • More than three (3) overdue items will be blocked until items are returned.
  • A balance of more than $5.00 will be blocked until it is paid below $5.00.
  • Items overdue more than 21 days will be charged replacement costs of the items until the materials are returned in good condition.


Effective 4/1/22

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