Norton Public Library
Patrons apply for the right to use the Library and will abide by Library rules. We like our patrons to live within a 30 mile radius of Norton. New patrons are only allowed to check out 2 items for 2 months. After this time they can check out more. Patrons must agree to pay fines or damages charged to them and give prompt notice of any change of address or phone number. Patrons are responsible for damages done to items other than normal use.
Holidays and Sundays are exempt from fines.
Patrons are allowed to check out 3 DVDs per household. The check out period for DVDs is one week with no renewals. There is a $1.00 per DVD per day fine for late DVDs with a maximum fine of $5.00 for each late DVD.
Patrons are allowed to check out 5 books on one nonfiction subject.
All books, tapes, or CDs are a two week check out period and they will be automatically renewed for another 2 weeks unless item is reserved for another patron.
There are no fines on paperbacks.
If a patron has a $5.00 or more fine they will lose borrowing privileges until the fine is paid down below the $5.00. This includes members of the patron’s family who live in the same household.
Magazines are a two week check out with no renewals. The most current issue cannot be checked out.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) books are usually a three week check out with no renewals.
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The Mi-Fi Internet Lending Hot Spot devices
The Mi-Fi Internet Lending Hot Spot devices are supplied and paid for by NPL. All patrons wishing to check out the Mi-Fi devices must be 18 years or older, have a valid NPL library card, and live within 30 miles of Norton, Ks. A contract must be signed before the adult patron may take home the device. The patron’s household may enjoy a 7 day check out, with a 30 day wait in between each check out. Cohabiting adults are considered of the same household, even with different last names, and different library card numbers. No renewals. NPL will not keep a reserve list on the Mi-Fi…it will be first-come-first-served. Overdue fees for the device will be $3.00 per day. If not returned immediately after the 7 day check out period, on the written due date, the device will be deactivated. NPL will revoke the patron and household from all future Mi-Fi use.
When returned, the Mi-Fi device must not be dropped into the book drop after hours. It must be brought back to the front desk, and handed to one of the NPL staff, so that the device can be inspected. A sign-in sheet will then be signed by both the NPL worker and the patron. Should the Mi-Fi device, charging cords, or container become lost, or damaged, replacement fees will be paid by the patron. $100.00 per MiFi device. $10.00 per charging cord, $10.00 per container. Failure to pay this amount will result in suspension of the patron, and patron’s household from use of their NPL accounts, and there will be no future use of the MiFi devices.
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INTERNET
ALL PATRONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE AN INTERNET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED BY THE PATRON AND THEIR PARENTS.
OFFICIAL RULES OF THE INTERNET:
Responsible, ethical use of the internet includes:
Using the internet for educational, informational and recreational purposes only, not for unauthorized, illegal, or unethical purposes.
Do not try to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others.
Do not send or receive anything that could be considered obscene by anyone.
Use appropriate language, do not swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language.
For your own safety, do not reveal your full name, phone number, home address, or those of others. Note that Email is not guaranteed to be private. Material relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the authorities.
A 30 minute time limit may be imposed if others are waiting to use the computer.
Charges for copies made from the computer are 10 cents for B & W and 50 cents for color.
A permit signed in the library by a parent or guardian for children 17 years old or younger must be signed before the internet can be used.
Failure to comply with the above rules may result in the loss of internet usage privelages
Thank you for abiding by the rules of the Norton Public Library. The staff will be happy to answer questions and help in any way. Welcome to the library!
