Circulation Policy

  1. All residents of Lincoln County may borrow materials from the Bookmobile after they have registered for a library card.
  2. Colorado residents holding CLC (Colorado Library Card) may borrow materials from the Bookmobile.
  3. Bookmobile materials are checked out for one month. Materials may be renewed for one additional check-out period. Materials that have been requested by another patron or are InterLibrary Loan materials are allowed only one check out period.
  4. The Lincoln County Bookmobile does not charge fines for overdue materials. However, patrons are expected to return materials by their due dates to ensure that all library users have equitable access to materials. Items are considered overdue if not returned by the due date.
  5. Bookmobile patrons who lose materials must notify the Bookmobile staff and materials that are 3 months or more overdue are considered lost. If the material(s) are not found, the patron is charged the cost of the item as recorded on the shelf list. If the patron finds the item within 30 days of payment, 50% of the price of the item is returned.
  6. If the damaged materials cannot be repaired, the patron is charged the price of the item recorded on the shelf list.
  7. Patron will be notified in writing when materials are one month overdue. A second notice will be sent after material has been overdue two months. The third notice will be a final legal notice asking for payment of the cost of the materials.
  8. Materials irreparably damaged or lost are the responsibility of the cardholder and as such; replacement or reimbursement for the material(s) and a processing fee of $1.00 per item is required. Failure to comply can result in a class 3 misdemeanor as stated in the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-90-119.
  9. Use of the services of the Bookmobile may be denied to a patron who fails to return books, to pay for damaged materials, or who has destroyed library property. Bookmobile privileges will be reinstated once obligations have been met and at the discretion of the Bookmobile Director.