POLICIES

APPLY FOR A CARD
INTERNET ACCESS
INTERNET USE
FEES AND FINES
VOLUNTEERS

Apply for a Library Card

There are three types of library card available at the Independence Public Library, a Full Service Card, a Basic Service Card and a Youth Service Card.

The Full Service Card is free of charge to those living within the city limits of Independence or within the legal service boundaries (usually city limits) of other CCRLS member libraries. It allows adult users to check out up to 50 items, including 5 videos and 3 CD-ROMs. Youth under the age of 16 must have permission of a parent or guardian to receive a library card. Youth may use their parents' identification for address verification. Full Service Cards for youths allow a maximum number of 25 items on a library card. Parents may choose to give their child permission to check out videos. To receive a card, a child must be able to print their first name.

Residents of other library service areas in Polk, Yamhill, and Marion counties may apply for a library card at the Independence Public Library. Those residing in cities other than Independence will be issued a temporary card, pending acceptance of the application by the user's home library.

The Basic Service Card may be issued to those living in Polk, Yamhill, and Marion counties, but outside of the legal service boundaries of a CCRLS library. This card allows the user to check out one item and place one hold at a time. It is valid at any CCRLS library.

For children under the age of 16 living in the 97351 zip code, but outside of Independence city limits, the Independence Public Library offers a Youth Service Card in addition to their Basic Service Card. This card allows the user to check out 25 items and place 5 holds. It is valid only at the Independence Public Library and may only be used to check out items belonging to the Independence Public Library. It may not be used to check out adult fiction or software.

Those who live outside of Polk, Yamhill and Marion counties may apply for an out-of-district card.
The current cost for these cards can be found in the Fines and Fees Policy. Once the annual fee is
paid, out-of-district cardholders receive the same privileges as local cardholders.

(Adopted July 1, 2000)

It is not possible for library staff to control specific information children and youth may locate on the Internet because the resources available are constantly changing. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for electronic
information. Selections policies which serve to govern a library's purchase of written materials may
not apply to material accessed electronically. It is the responsibility of the user (or parent, guardian or care-giver) to determine what is appropriate.

Libraries has a responsibility to provide material and information presenting all points of view in a
wide variety of formats to meet users' informational needs. Not all sources on the Internet provide
accurate, complete or current information. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the user to interpret the validity of  information found on the Internet.

(Adopted 3-6-96)

   1. You will need a current CCRLS library card in order to use the Internet.
   2. To use Internet computers, sign up for a time at the check-out desk.
   3. Patrons may use an Internet access computer for up to one hour per day (a half an hour if
       others are waiting.) Times may be reserved in advance. If a patron is over 10 minutes late for
       their scheduled time, that computer will be made available for other users.
   4. Patrons will be financially responsible for copies made.
   5. To protect computer equipment from viruses, information cannot be downloaded to the hard
       drive.
   6. You may not send or receive email using the library's Internet access computers.
   7. You many not use your own software programs on the library computers. This will help
       prevent computer viruses.
   8. Unacceptable behavior which may result in the loss of Internet privileges:

          Use of Internet access for purposes which violate U.S. or state laws, to transmit or
          view threatening, obscene, or harassing materials, or to disrupt network users, services
          or equipment. Disruptions include distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation or
          computer worms and viruses or using the network to make unauthorized entry to any
          other machine accessible via the network.
          Representation of oneself as another person.
          Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data.

   9. You are financially responsible for any damage resulting from misuse of abuse of Internet
        computers, including changes made to the setup or configuration of the software or hardware.
  10. Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning the Internet, although some may be
         able to offer searching suggestions and answer questions. Please check with the circulation
         desk to find out when volunteer trainers are scheduled for the library.
  11. Independence Public Library reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

(Adopted June 3, 1996)

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