{"id":1994,"date":"2023-03-04T11:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T16:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/?page_id=1994"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:50:46","slug":"melvindale-public-library-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/?page_id=1994","title":{"rendered":"Melvindale Public Library Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1994\" class=\"elementor elementor-1994\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8913b64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8913b64\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-239a5d5\" data-id=\"239a5d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea3e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fea3e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Melvindale Public Library Policies<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd9b86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bd9b86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mission Statement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-981ea14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"981ea14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We provide a welcoming place where all citizens of our community can experience growth through education, enrichment and technology using the materials and programs available and supported by the Melvindale Public Library.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-01d3135 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"01d3135\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9b66b9\" data-id=\"e9b66b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe63553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe63553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Circulation Policy<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#library-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library Card<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Melvindale Residents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children who are Melvindale Residents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Temporary Card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Non-Resident Card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Library Card Renewal<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#circulation-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Items Available for Circulation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Libby\/Overdrive<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Holds<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">MeLCaT<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#overdue-items\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdue Items<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Late Fees and Fines<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lost Items<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Damaged Items<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Payments<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#wifi-hotspot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi Hotspot Policy<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wifi Hotspot<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#chromebook-policy\">Chromebook Policy<\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chromebook\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#code-of-conduct\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code of Conduct<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Rules of Behavior<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Violations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#internet-and-computers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet and Computers<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Public Computer Use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children\u2019s Computer Use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Security<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Services and Pricing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#study-room\">Study Room<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Primary Purpose<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Standards of Use<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#collection-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collection Development Policy<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Book Selection Policy<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Goals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Responsibility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">General Principles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Specific Principles of Selection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Textbooks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Maintenance of the Collection<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#donations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donations<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What we accept<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How we handle donated materials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Where to leave donations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#reconsideration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconsideration of Library Materials<\/span><\/a><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Request for Reconsideration Form<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d553130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d553130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/library-card\">Library Card<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13cbb1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"13cbb1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"library-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1455c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac1455c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A library card is required for all transactions\u00a0involving checkout of library materials. The library card is non-transferable. A library card can only be used by the person whose name is on the account. Library materials checked out are the sole responsibility of the patron whose card was used for checkout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Melvindale Residents<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Library cards are free to all Melvindale residents with a current Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID card that shows the current address.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the license\/ID is not updated, we will accept the driver&#8217;s license\/ID in addition to a recent utility (within the past 2 months) or current tax bill that has the name and current address of the applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Children who are Melvindale Residents<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Children under 18 years of age will need to have their PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN present to apply for a library card. The PARENT or GUARDIAN must bring their current Michigan Driver\u2019s license or state ID showing they reside in Melvindale. We cannot accept the parents of their friends, neighbors, other relatives, etc. Signing up for a library card is a LEGAL document which must be completed by the PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN ONLY in which the adult assumes liability for items lost or damaged by the minor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Temporary Card<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A temporary (30-day) card will be issued with a valid Michigan driver\u2019s license or State ID with a current address if the individual\u2019s home library is a member of The Library Network (TLN). There are over 60 local cities (excluding Detroit) that belong to TLN. The patron will have to go to their home library\u00a0(the community they reside\/pay taxes in) to receive a permanent library card. Temporary Cards are not renewable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Non-Resident Card<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Non-Resident Card will be issued to Educators and Students who are a part of the MELNAP School District.\u00a0 Patrons must show a Michigan Driver\u2019s license or state ID card as well as their school ID in order to obtain this card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Library Card Renewal<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Melvindale Public Library cards will expire every 12 months.\u00a0 Melvindale Public Library Cards must be renewed in person at the library. The patron will need to show their library card and current ID if they are over 18.\u00a0 If they are under 18 the parent must be present to show their ID.\u00a0 Library Staff will verify current information to ensure that everything is up to date and renew the library card for another 12 months. If the patron has a lost item on their account the library will not renew the card until the lost items are paid for or returned. Permanent library cards from other TLN network libraries can only be renewed temporarily for 30 days, and the patron must visit their home library to renew their card fully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is no charge for the initial Library Card. Replacement library cards cost\u00a0<b>$1.00<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a459d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a459d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ae3623\" data-id=\"8ae3623\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2cea3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"fb2cea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"circulation-heading\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f02ca96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f02ca96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Circulation<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5a56f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5a56f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">All materials at Melvindale Public Library except reference materials may be checked out on any valid library card for the specified amount of time. All materials are loaned free.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Items Available for Circulation*<\/b><\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><table width=\"422\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ITEM<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>LOAN DURATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>RENEWALS<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Books<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">21 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Audiobooks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">21 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DVDs<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Music CDs<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Magazines<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vox Books<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Playaway<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">21 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Board Games<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wifi Hotspots<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"120\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chromebooks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"184\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"118\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">*These are for Melvindale Public Library books only. Library books borrowed from other libraries are subject to the circulation rules from that library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Libby\/Overdrive<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Through the Libby app patrons may borrow E-books, E-audiobooks and digital magazines from their phone, tablet, or computer. All items can be checked out for 3 weeks unless they are in high demand. Digital items return automatically. There are no late fees and no automatic renewals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Holds<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A patron may request any item through the computer, the TLN Catalog app, or by telephone.\u00a0 When an item is made available at the library, the automation system automatically sends out a notice. If the patron does not claim the reserved material within 7 days, the patron\u2019s name is removed from the hold shelf and the next person on the hold list is notified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>MeLCaT<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items reserved through the MeLCat system MUST be picked up and returned at the patron\u2019s home library.\u00a0 Loan duration and renewals vary depending on the item within the MeLCat system.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MeLCat system charges patrons $100 for lost or damaged items.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-897866c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"897866c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d868eb4\" data-id=\"d868eb4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9843291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9843291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"overdue-items\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a909fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a909fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overdue Items<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b394c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4b394c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most items will automatically renew a maximum of 2 times as long as there is not a hold placed on the item. Some items do not renew as stated in the Items for Circulation chart above.\u00a0 The patron may receive a text, email, or call regarding the item near the time it is due back to the library.\u00a0 The patron is responsible for returning the items to the library when they are due. If an item is not returned, the patron will be charged a fine per day, up to a maximum for each item.\u00a0 If a patron\u2019s fines are $15 and over the patron will be blocked and unable to check out any additional items from the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Late Fees and Fines*<\/b><\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ITEM<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>PER DAY<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>MAX FINE<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Adult Items<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.20 \u00a2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$10.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children&#8217;s &amp; YA Items<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.10\u00a2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$5.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Magazines<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.10\u00a2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$3.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">DVD\u2019s<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$1.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$10.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Board Games<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">0.20\u00a2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$5.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chromebooks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$10.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">$50.00<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">*These are for Melvindale Public Library books only. Library books borrowed from other libraries are subject to the fine schedule from that library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lost Items<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If an item has not been returned after 21 Days from the due date it will be marked as LOST and the patron will be charged the full purchase price of the item.\u00a0 If the item is returned, the patron will only be charged the late fees and not the full purchase price. Anyone who has one lost item on their record will not be permitted to check out additional materials until that item is paid for or returned. Replacement items are accepted in some cases.\u00a0 Replacements must be new and comparable to the item that was lost and the Librarian must approve the replacement. There are no returns of funds for lost books once paid. If a patron claims to have returned an item, acknowledgement of this will be made on the computer record, and the shelves will be searched by the library staff for these items. If the items cannot be found after searching they will be assumed lost and are the responsibility of the patron.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Damaged Items<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Melvindale Public Library expects patrons to return the items in the same condition as when they were borrowed. Items that are returned damaged may incur charges at the librarian\u2019s discretion. The condition of equipment such as Hotspots and Chromebooks will be verified at checkout and upon return by both library staff and patrons.\u00a0 Any damaged or missing items will be the responsibility of the patron. If the patron is charged the full replacement cost of the item, the patron may keep the item once it is paid for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Payments<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons have the option to pay off outstanding fines or lost book costs that are over $5.00 by using a credit card or debit card online. Patrons can sign in to the catalog either from the computer or through the TLN Catalog app by using their library card number and the pin. The Library accepts only cash payments in the building. Melvindale Public Library does not utilize a collection agency in order to recover fees and trusts that the community understands the importance of the library and will attempt to work with us in recovering items and fines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46ad9ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46ad9ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efad3e6\" data-id=\"efad3e6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184c59b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"184c59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"chromebook-policy\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfdb8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cfdb8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chromebook Policy<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a08bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a08bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Melvindale Public Library has received Chromebooks that are available for patrons to check out.\u00a0 These Chromebooks were provided through the MI-83 Technology, Libraries and Communities (TLC) Project and funding was provided in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, an agency of the Michigan Department of Education.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project partners include the Michigan Library Cooperatives and the Michigan Library Association.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">General Information<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must be 18 years of age or older to borrow a Chromebook from the library.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must present a valid Melvindale Public Library card in their name at time of check out as well as a photo ID. A credit card number will be taken as security in case the device is not returned or is damaged.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must have no fines or fees on their account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Only one laptop may be checked out per patron.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There is no fee to borrow a Chromebook, however, fees will be assessed if it is returned late.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chromebook kit contains: Samsung 15.6\u201d Chromebook, Charging Cable, Wired Mouse, Zipper Case, and Quick Start Instructions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must sign the Chromebook Lending Agreement before checking out the Chromebook.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use Information<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chromebooks may be checked out for 7 days with no renewals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chromebooks must be returned inside the Melvindale Public Library and NOT in the drop box or at another library.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Chromebook should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment; DO NOT leave it in your car.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Chromebooks are filtered to comply with the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must abide by all local, state, and federal laws in regards to computer usage and access.\u00a0 This includes, but is not limited to fraud, infringement of copyright, libel, harassment, slander, hacking and\/or spamming.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>IMPORTANT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Files cannot be permanently saved to Chromebooks. \u00a0 All files are erased when the user logs off.\u00a0 Borrowers are responsible for saving files in an alternate way (i.e. cloud storage or USB drive).<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fines, Fees and Damages<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A $25 fine will be assessed for Chromebooks placed in the drop box.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The overdue fine is $10.00 a day until returned<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The replacement charge for a lost or damaged Chromebook is $300.00<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Overdue Chromebooks will be deactivated within 24 hours after due date unless arrangements are made with the library<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patron is responsible for all of the accessories that come with the Chromebook. All Items must be accounted for upon return. Fines will be assessed if any item is missing or damaged. Replacement Costs are as follows:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50.00<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charging Cable<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50.00<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouse<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10.00<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chromebooks will not be checked in if missing any accessory items and will continue to accrue overdue fees until all items are returned.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Limited technical support is available through the library staff. Borrowers must have familiarity with using computers and the software on the Chromebooks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Library Staff will verify the patron\u2019s identity through both their library card and State ID.\u00a0 They will also make sure the Patron signs the agreement and that everything is included in the Chromebook kit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Chromebook Lending Agreement<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Melvindale Public Library has received Chromebooks that are available for patrons to check out.\u00a0 These Chromebooks were provided through the MI-83 Technology, Libraries and Communities (TLC) Project and funding was provided in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, an agency of the Michigan Department of Education.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project partners include the Michigan Library Cooperatives and the Michigan Library Association.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Chromebook Kit contains:<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Samsung 15.6\u201d Chromebook<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Charging Cable<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Zippered Case<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wired Mouse<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Instruction Sheet<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By signing this agreement, I accept the Melvindale Public Library Chromebook Policy and am stating that I am responsible to return this equipment to Melvindale Public Library in good working condition and free from damage.\u00a0 I understand that if the Chromebook is not returned it will be deactivated.\u00a0 The Chromebook will be unusable. Chromebooks are checked-out for a period of 7 days.\u00a0 Overdue charges are <\/span><b>$10.00<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per day.\u00a0 The replacement fee if the device is damaged or lost is $300.00.\u00a0 I acknowledge that a Chromebook is NOT to be returned in the outside book drop, but must be returned inside the building at least one (1) hour before the Library closes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">I have read this document and my signature indicates I understand and agree with the above statements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">I agree that the Chromebook is in working order upon checkout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">I agree staff went over replacement costs for the specific checkout items.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">_______________________________________<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">________________<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATRON SIGNATURE<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DATE<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">PATRON NAME (PRINT): _________________________________________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">LIBRARY CARD NUMBER: _________________________________________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">DEVICE # __________________\u00a0 \u00a0 STAFF INITIALS: _________________ DATE: ______________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Chromebook Replacement Charges:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If the Chromebook or charging cable or missing when returned, your credit card will be charged the total replacement cost of $300.00.\u00a0 Your credit card will not be charged for late fines and fees.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Name on Card: ________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Expiration Date of Card (MM\/YY): _________________________________________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Card Type (Visa, Master Card, Discover, etc.): ________________________________<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CVV\/CVN (4 digits) _____________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26b9404 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26b9404\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fc5aaf\" data-id=\"6fc5aaf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c6683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"14c6683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"code-of-conduct\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e536663 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e536663\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CODE OF CONDUCT<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8999f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8999f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0The Melvindale Public Library is a community space where all should feel welcome and safe. In order to create an atmosphere of courtesy, respect and excellent service, all patrons must abide by the following expectations. Patrons who do not follow these may be banned from the library premises with suspension of library privileges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>RULES OF BEHAVIOR<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Obey all laws, local ordinances and library policies.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Respect other patrons and employees. Do not annoy or harass other people, engage in loud or disruptive conduct, or cause a disturbance.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Offensive, injurious, or threatening language, behavior, or gestures will not be tolerated.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cell phone ringers are to be muted or on vibrate while in the Library. Phone conversations must be taken outside of the building.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proper attire, including but not limited to shirt and shoes is required.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No skateboards, bicycles, skates, or rollerblades are permitted inside the building.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Offensive odor, including, but not limited to odor due to poor personal hygiene or overpowering perfume or cologne, that causes a nuisance is not allowed.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Library property is smoke-free and drug-free. This includes E-cigarettes.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Food and beverages are only permitted in designated areas and during library approved events. Beverages are allowed in the study rooms and at the tables and must be in a spill-resistant container (i.e., cups with lids or screw tops). No fast food or disposable cups allowed.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No food or beverages of any kind allowed near the computers. This includes gum and candy.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pets are not allowed in the library. Service animals that are aiding the disabled or involved in a library program are permitted.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parents and\/or Guardians alone have the responsibility to monitor, guide, or restrict their child\u2019s reading or library use.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adults who bring children or persons who need supervision because of physical or mental conditions to the library are required to supervise them for their safety and to prevent them from disturbing other library patrons.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do not leave personal items unattended. Library staff are not responsible for personal items being stolen or damaged.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patrons must not deface, vandalize, damage, or improperly remove Library materials, equipment, furniture or building.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patrons shall not cause damage by returning library materials containing insects, such as bedbugs and cockroaches, or bringing insects into the Library.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patrons may not enter non-public and\/or staff areas without permission.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Solicitations inside the library are not allowed for any reason.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Those seeking signatures on petitions may only position themselves on the park side of the parking lot entrance and may not behave in a manner that disrupts the quiet of the Library, restricts free access to the building, or may be perceived as aggressive or intimidating.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Violations<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patrons who fail to follow these rules of behavior will be asked to comply with the library policy.\u00a0 If the behavior persists or escalates the patron will be asked to leave the building and will be banned from the premises for a specified date<strong>. \u00a0<\/strong>If damage to Library property occurs, patrons shall be responsible to reimburse the Library for costs incurred<strong>.<\/strong> If library staff or other patrons feel threatened or physical damage to the library occurs the police will be called and the patron will be permanently barred from the library premises. Patrons can appeal for reinstatement through the Library Commission. \u00a0Decisions made by the Library Commission are final.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-122bdc9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"122bdc9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51df903\" data-id=\"51df903\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-084bb04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"084bb04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"internet-and-computers\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7d2f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd7d2f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Internet and Computers<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a34bb55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a34bb55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Melvindale Public Library has public computers available as well as free wireless internet access to all patrons inside the building.\u00a0 Patrons must check in at the desk and show either their ID or library card in order to use the public computers. Patrons do not need a library card in order to use the computers. Library staff will look to see if they have a library card and that their account is in good standing. \u00a0 If there are lost books on the account the patron will need to return or pay for the items in order to use the computer. If the fines are over $15 the patron will need to pay enough to have their account in good standing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Public Computer Use<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">No food or beverage permitted at the computers at any time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons under the age of 18 must use the computers on the Children\u2019s side or have a parent\/guardian with them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use of the computers must follow local, state and federal laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Headphones MUST be used for audio.\u00a0 You may use your own or purchase a non-returnable pair from the desk.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The library is a public space. Viewing obscene or illegal disruptive materials is prohibited and will result in loss of internet\/library privileges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Installing\/changing settings or unplugging library cables\/power cords from the computers is not permitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You may plug in your own USB device or purchase one at the desk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Computer use is limited to 1 hour when there is a high demand and could be restricted to 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Respect the privacy of all computer users. Do not take pictures near the computer area.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Limit 1 user per computer due to limited space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Public Computers will shut down automatically 15 minutes before closing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Children\u2019s Computer Use<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons who are 17 year of age or younger must use the computers located in the Children\u2019s section.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">As required by the Children\u2019s Internet Protection Act, the Library will provide \u201ctechnology protection measures\u201d on the public computers in the Children\u2019s section to screen out sites which may reasonably be construed as obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors as defined in the Children\u2019s Internet Protection Act.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Parents or legal guardians must assume responsibility for monitoring their children\u2019s use of computers and the Internet. The Library assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of information found on the Internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children must maintain their voice levels especially when playing video games on computers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Limit 1 user per computer. Study groups working together at the computer must obtain permission from the library staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Computers will automatically shut down 15 minutes prior to closing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Security<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Non-library files on the computer hard drive, the contents of the temporary folders and the cache, as well as the location bar on the Internet browsers, will be deleted daily or upon request of the patron.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wireless service is available inside the library. The library is not responsible for the security of items using the wireless network or transmissions on the system.\u00a0 Patrons are able to use the service at their own risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Patrons must abide by all local, state, and federal laws in regards to computer usage and access.\u00a0 This includes, but is not limited to fraud, infringement of copyright, libel, harassment, slander, hacking and\/or spamming.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Library users access the Internet at their own discretion. This refers to security as well as accuracy and content.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Library staff will assist patrons with the Internet and public computers as time and knowledge permits. Library staff will not assist patrons in setting up social media accounts or dating profiles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Services and Pricing<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Melvindale Public Library offers many services and amenities to serve our patrons as best we can.\u00a0 Library Staff are able to assist patrons within a reasonable timeframe depending on availability. We are CASH ONLY and do not accept any other form of payment. We do not accept credit\/debit cards, checks or large bills.\u00a0 When printing items from the computer or from their phone the patron is responsible for all pages that are printed, including mistakes.\u00a0 If a patron needs assistance printing the library staff is available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Printing, Copying &amp; Services Per Page\/Per side<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; White: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u00a2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50\u00a2<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanning: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u00a2<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faxing (no international): <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1.00<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Items for Purchase<\/strong>*<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earbuds: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3.00<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over Ear Headphones: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5.00<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16GB Flash Drive: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4.00<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Envelopes: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u00a2<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manila Folders: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stamps: (Current Price)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>*Prices subject to change depending on manufacturer pricing<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11ef672 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11ef672\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84678a6\" data-id=\"84678a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9921ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f9921ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"study-room\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cacb50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cacb50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Study Room<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbc72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cbc72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Primary Purpose<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To afford study space for library patrons<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To provide a reserve area for the library\u2019s collection of books and periodicals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To offer a space for the ongoing Library Book Sale<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To further the educational purposes of the library<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Occasional exceptions may be made for small meetings which are of particular educational, civic, cultural, or governmental significance. An exception may be made for a group which has a library sponsored program or which is related to library activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Standards of Use in the Study Room<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">No food allowed in the Study room at any time; except during library approved events.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Beverages must be in a closed container. No fast food or disposable cups.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Headphones MUST be used for audio.\u00a0 You may use your own or purchase a non-returnable pair from the desk.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Do not put feet on the chairs or tables at any time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Respect other patrons using the area and keep discussions and voice levels to a minimum.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When an event is planned in the study room patrons utilizing the room will be expected to move to another area of the library during that time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Librarian of the Melvindale Public Library shall administer the use of the study room in accordance with the above policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3340ca4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3340ca4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3443fb\" data-id=\"c3443fb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353a3ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"353a3ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"collection-development\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f5e38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29f5e38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16977ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16977ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mission Statement of the Melvindale Public Library guides the selection of media, allocation of resources, services and weeding.\u00a0 The Melvindale Public Library supports the individual&#8217;s right to have access to ideas and information representing all points of view.\u00a0 The Library Commission has adopted the American Library Association\u2019s <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/intfreedom\/librarybill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library Bill of Rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/intfreedom\/freedomreadstatement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Freedom to Read<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> statement, attached at the end of this policy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>BOOK SELECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Goals<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To maintain a well-balanced and broad collection of materials for information, reference and research.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To support the democratic process by providing materials for the education and enlightenment of the community.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To provide recreational resources.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Responsibility<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The responsibility for book selection lies with the librarians.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The librarian will delegate to staff members authority to interpret and apply the policy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The general public may recommend material for consideration.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Principles<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection is based on the merits of a work in relation to the needs, interests, and demands of the Melvindale community.\u00a0 Basic to this policy is the <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/intfreedom\/librarybill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library Bill of Rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as adopted by the American Library Association.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Responsibility for the use of the library materials by children and young adults rests with their parents or legal guardians.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The library collection should not be inhibited by the possibility that books may inadvertently come into the possession of children.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Library materials will not be marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of the contents, and no book or other item is sequestered, except for the purpose of protecting it from injury or theft.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is the responsibility of the library to provide circulating and reference material for the general public and the student based on the services it is expected to perform. Special \u201cin-depth\u201d collections shall also be maintained when indicated by community interest<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Specific Principles of Selection<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Current usefulness or permanent value<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Accuracy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Authority of Author<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Relation to existing collection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Scarcity of information in subject area<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Price, format, and ease of use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Availability of material through interlibrary loan<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Popular demand &#8211; the library will make materials available which are in high demand by the public even if they are not enduring in value, interest, or accuracy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Textbooks<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Textbooks are not ordinarily purchased by the library, except in subject areas where material in another form is not conveniently available.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Maintenance of the Collection<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The collection shall be periodically examined for the purpose of eliminating obsolete or unneeded material, and for binding or repair of materials, in order to maintain a balanced, attractive, and useful book collection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55c1f0d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55c1f0d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da3e8d1\" data-id=\"da3e8d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868af7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"868af7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"donations\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddd8ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ddd8ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Donations<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1ea77c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1ea77c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What we accept<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We appreciate donated books that are in good, usable condition. Preferably those published within the past ten years, but exceptions are made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What we do not accept<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Old newspapers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Encyclopedias<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Reader&#8217;s Digest Condensed versions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">School\/College textbooks of any kind<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Anything that is bug ridden, oily, smelly, or moldy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you need a tax receipt, just ask at the front desk when dropping off your items.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What we do with Donated items<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If the book is in excellent condition we will sometimes add it to the collection. If we already have a copy in good condition or if it is an older title we will add it to our book sale in the back of the library. Funds from the book sale will be used to purchase new books to add to our collection.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Where do you bring Donations\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Donations are only taken inside the library.\u00a0 Do not leave books outside of the library or put them in the dropbox.\u00a0 When books are left outside of the library they will inevitably be damaged by the elements. Damaged books will be thrown away. Please call before dropping off donations to make sure that the Library currently has space and the ability to take the materials.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-433ea4d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"433ea4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35e42d4\" data-id=\"35e42d4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b21bec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b21bec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-517aeeb\" data-id=\"517aeeb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b4456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"28b4456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"reconsideration\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf83048 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf83048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reconsideration of Materials<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf9da7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cf9da7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Melvindale Public Library patron may formally challenge resources used in the Library. This procedure is for the purpose of considering the opinions of those persons in the community who are not directly involved in the selection process. No challenged material may be removed solely because it presents ideas that may be unpopular or offensive to some.\u00a0 Basic to this is <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/intfreedom\/freedomreadstatement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Freedom to Read<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policy adopted by the American Library Association.<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The library will keep on hand and make available Request for Reconsideration forms. All formal objections to resources must be made on these forms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Library Board will review the challenged material to determine whether it falls within the selection parameters. A majority vote of the Board will suffice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Library Board decision is final.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>This policy may be revised as time and circumstances require.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46c8bf3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46c8bf3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d094a9d\" data-id=\"d094a9d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melvindale Public Library Policies Mission Statement We provide a welcoming place where all citizens of our community can experience growth through education, enrichment and technology using the materials and programs available and supported by the Melvindale Public Library. \u00a0 Circulation Policy Library Card Melvindale Residents Children who are Melvindale Residents Temporary Card Non-Resident Card Library [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1994","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1994"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5006,"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1994\/revisions\/5006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/melvindale.lib.mi.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}