JCPL Policies
Checkout Policy | Computer Use Policy | Conference Room Policy
Checkout Policy
Library Cards
Patrons can use their new Evergreen Indiana Library Card at any Evergreen Indiana library, but their card must be received from their local library. Due to the number of similarly named customers in the system, library cards should always be present to check out any items. If a card is lost, a replacement can be purchased for $2.00.
Checkout
Most items checkout for 1 (one) or 3 (three) weeks. One week items include: DVDs, VHS tapes and magazines. Three week items include: books, music CDs and books on tape/CD.
Book Renewal
All items may be renewed once unless another customer has a hold on the item. New DVDs and VHS Tapes are not renewable.
Fines
Items will have a 1 (one) day grace period before fines are assessed. After the grace period, each overdue item accrues a $0.25 fine for each day it is late. Fines and fees should be paid to the library the item was checked out from.
Borrowing from Another Library
Patrons will be able to place holds on items belonging to other Evergreen Indiana libraries. Items will be delivered to their local library. Items can be returned to any Evergreen Indiana library. Holds can not be placed on DVDs, VHS tapes or items less than 6 months old from another library.
Checkout Limits
There is a 100 item limit on checkouts. Patrons can only have 10 DVDs and 10 VHS tapes at a time.
Computer Use Policy
Internet connection shall be provided for the purpose of enhancing and extending the information resources and services of the library. If there are any violations of the library rules and accepted Network etiquette, the user may not be allowed access to the library Internet computer workstations.
Library internet users must adhere to the following guidelines:
- May not display, transmit or print obscene, abusive, or sexually explicit information.
- May not violate any local, state, or federal statutes.
- May not vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another person or organization.
- May not access another person's materials, information, or files without the direct permission of that person.
- May not violate copyright, or otherwise use another person's intellectual property without his/her prior approval or proper citation.
- Must have and/or demonstrate appropriate computer knowledge and skills.
Access to some Internet resources may be restricted in accordance with library's information selection policy. Minors may have access to Internet that is restricted by parents or caregivers.
The library shall not be held responsible or liable for:
- Personal information stored on library computer systems.
- Information retrieved or personal property used to access the library computers, networks, or online resources.
- Unauthorized financial obligations resulting from use of library resources and accounts to access Internet.
Conference Room Policy
- Conference rooms are scheduled first come, first served.
- All rooms must be scheduled in advance.
- Rooms may be scheduled up to 90 days in advance.
- NO activity shall be scheduled that :
- may endanger the safety and security of the library patrons.
- sells products, i.e. product parties. etc.
- No charge will be made for the use of the conference rooms but donations are favored and encouraged.
- Meetings scheduled from outside the county shall have Jennings County sponsors, either individual library patrons or groups. All exceptions must be reviewed and approved by the director.
- Conference rooms will be scheduled during regular library hours. Other times will be arranged one week in advanced with prior review and approval of the director. Groups are expected to depart by the agreed times. Excessive overtime may be billed to the offending group (30 cents per minute).
- Everyone must follow the library rules and guidelines.
- Rooms must be left in the same condition as they are found.
- Minors must be supervised by an adult.
Priority of Use:
- Library programs
- Non-profit educational/cultural events
- Profit organizations for educational purposes
- All other activities/events shall be reviewed case by case.
- The library reserves the right to cancel or move any meeting that conflicts with library priorities or the group fails to follow the library rules of behavior.