Pataskala Public Library

Smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed inside the building.
Shoes/Sandals and shirts must be worn.
Conversation should be kept low. Foul/abusive language is not tolerated.
Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible companion. All children must be picked up before closing time.
The telephone is for emergency use only or for minors contacting parents or guardians.
Bicycles must be parked in the rack. We advise the use of a lock. The Library is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.
Skateboarding is not allowed on Library property.
Pets must remain outside with the exception of service animals. Pets may not be chained or otherwise fixed to the Library building or property.
The Library reserves the right to evict any patron who is disruptive or otherwise violates our behavior guidelines.

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Who May Borrow Library Materials?

Residents of Ohio may acquire a card upon showing proof of residence e.g.: a valid driver's license). Minors need the signature of their parent or guardian who can restrict their child's borrowing to juvenile materials if they wish. There is a $1.00 charge to replace a lost/damaged card.
Three items may be borrowed on a card's first use. Thereafter, a maximum of 40 items may be out at one time, including a maximum of 8 DVDs and 8 music CD's.

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Loan Periods

Most books, all audiobooks	28 days
New books, periodicals, music	14 days
DVDs	7 days
Interlibrary loan items	14 days
Reference items and current issues of periodicals may not be borrowed.

Items may be renewed for one loan period unless they are on hold or overdue. Items may be renewed over the telephone and online. To renew or place holds on items online, go to www.pataskalalibrary.org, and enter the catalog. Use your 7-digit library card number (on the back of the card) as your ID, and the last 4 digits of that number for your PIN number.
Interlibrary loan items may be renewed, as long as the owning library approves. Please call the Pataskala Public Library to request a renewal of Interlibrary loan items.
The book return in front of the library is always open. All material types may be placed in the book return.

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Patron responsibilities and fines:

Patrons are required to present a library card or photo ID to check out items or use the Internet computers.
If a patron loses his or her card, it is the responsibility of the patron to notify the library and pay a $1.00 fee for a replacement card.
Overdue fines are $.25 a day for all items to a maximum of $2.00 per item.
Patrons with fines that exceed $20.00 will not be permitted to check out materials or use the Internet computers.
Patrons with unpaid fines may borrow if a partial payment is made to reduce the fine below $20.00.
Borrowing and Internet use privileges will be suspended if there are unreturned, overdue

items out on a library card.
Patrons are charged the full replacement cost for lost or damaged items.

Do not allow others to use your card.
The Library is not responsible for damage to any personal equipment or property (such as, but not limited to, DVD players, CD players or computer hardware) due to the use of Library materials.
Patrons with overdue, unreturned materials cannot use the Library's Internet service until all items are returned or paid for in full.
The Library has a 24-hour grace period for overdue materials. One day overdue materials must be returned before closing time.

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What Services Are Available?

Interlibrary Loan: Books and other materials can be requested from SEO libraries and picked up here.
OPLIN provides free Internet access. Minors must have permission form signed by their parent or legal guardian to get on the Internet.
Teachers, student teachers, homeschoolers and daycare staff can apply for an Educator Card at the Circulation desk. The Educator
Card allows a 6-week loan period on all items except Interlibrary loan items.
eBooks, including audiobooks and music.

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Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access

Approved 11/26/96, Amended 6/17/97, 7/23/02, 3/22/05, 9/26/06, 4/26/11

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

The mission of the Pataskala Public Library is to serve the educational, informational and recreational needs of the youth and adults of southwest Licking County by providing free access to a variety of print and non-print materials and related services. We shall further this mission by offering Internet access through the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). We endorse intellectual freedom as stated in the American Library Association�s Access to Electronic Information Services and Networks.

DISCLAIMER

Information through OPLIN or the Internet is not warranted by the library or OPLIN to be accurate or complete. Users agree to hold the library and OPLIN harmless from claims, losses, damages, obligations or liabilities relating to the use of OPLIN and/or the Internet.

General Guidelines for Using Internet Computers:

� OPLIN users must obey federal and state laws and regulations, library policy and the terms of contracts including: software licenses, the laws of libel, privacy, copyright, trademark, obscenity, child pornography and materials deemed harmful to minors.

� Please sign up at the circulation desk before you sit down at a computer.

� Patrons are required to present a library card or photo ID to use the Internet computers.

� Patrons with fines that exceed $20 will not be permitted to use the Internet computers.

� Patrons with overdue, unreturned library material may not use OPLIN until all such the material/s is returned or paid for if lost. The associated fines may be paid over time, per library Circulation policy.

� Patrons are allowed a period of 30 minutes on the Internet computers, on a first-come, first-served basis. If a terminal is available, users may schedule additional time after their first half hour. If a user is 5 or more minutes late or leaves their seat for 5 or more minutes, their time will be made available to the next user. It is the responsibility of each patron to monitor his or her time.

� To protect the privacy and undisturbed use of OPLIN by all patrons, only one user is permitted at a computer at one time, unless authorized by library staff. (This includes �hovering� or standing behind or next to someone sitting at a computer.)

� Do not represent yourself as another person

� Do not alter any settings on a library workstation including the screensaver, desktop icons or browser settings.

� Do not attempt to change or access files, passwords or data belonging to the library or others.

� Do not seek unauthorized access to computer systems, damage or alter components of any network or database.

� Software cannot be loaded on library computers. Data can be saved on portable media. Library staff must check all portable media for viruses before each use in a library computer. Portable media containing viruses cannot be used. Software and communication from the Internet may contain a virus; never open email attachments from someone you do not know.

� 10� per page is charged for printing. Printouts are picked up and paid for at the Circulation desk.

� We can assist in accessing OPLIN and the Internet but we cannot know all aspects of its use. Problems with specific sites, email accounts or other functions may be beyond the scope of our knowledge.

� Violation of this policy will result in loss of Internet privileges. The library reserves the right to adjust availability of access at any time at the discretion of the Library Director.

Guidelines for Internet Use by Minors:

� A minor�s parent/s or guardian/s must read our Acceptable Use Policy, sign an OPLIN Permission form and assume full responsibility for supervising access before the minor can use OPLIN. That permission will be noted on the minor�s library card record and confirmed by library staff before the minor can use OPLIN.

� Federal law requires filtering software to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene or harmful to minors and child pornography. Please remember that filters are not 100% effective and are not a substitute for responsible guidance from parent/s or guardian/s. Minors may request that a site be unblocked for bona fide research or other lawful purpose/s. Filtering will be disabled upon request for adults.

� The safety and security of minors when using electronic communication is very important. Before you grant your children OPLIN access, discuss online behavior, our policy and the boundaries you set. Minors should NEVER disclose personal information about themselves or others online, including name, age, school they attend, address, password, phone number, social security number or credit card number/s etc.

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