Circulation Policy
Library cards are requested to be presented and scanned when checking out materials.
The purpose of the Circulation Policy is to provide staff and library users with guidelines for the acceptable use of library materials. This policy is designed to preserve the interests and rights of all library users, keeping in mind that the Gale Library is a shared public resource.
General Use of the Collection
Any library card holder in good standing (i.e. with no overdue materials) may check out materials in accordance with the Gale Library policies.
Circulation Periods / Limits
A limit of 3 new releases (less than 3 months old) per patron.
Books, Audio Books, Magazines, Maps, Games-3 week loan period.
(1 day grace)
CDs
3 week loan period.
(1 day grace)
DVDs
A limit of 3 DVD titles per patron per loan period.
1 week loan period
(1 day grace)
Museum / Activity Passes
Loan period is unique for each pass.
Patrons who use passes are expected to follow the individual terms of each pass.
Renewals
All circulating materials may be renewed twice either in person, by phone, or online, unless material is on reserve.
Reserves
All circulating materials may be held on reserve for a period of one week.
Returns / Book Drop
Materials may be returned to the library during open hours, or in the book drop. DVDs and CDs may be returned during open hours, or in the specified DVD/ CD drop on the front porch.
Non-circulating Materials
Any materials catalogued and/or marked “Reference Use Only” are not available for loan. These materials may be used only in the library.
Overdue Materials
Overdue materials are determined at the circulation desk by the automated system. Materials are considered overdue until they are renewed or returned to the library.
Loss of Borrowing Privileges
Failure to return materials over 2 months overdue warrants a loss of library borrowing privileges. Borrowing privileges will be restored once materials are returned or replaced.
Excessive abuse or neglect of library materials that are beyond repair * will result in termination of library card. * (Missing pages, Burn marks, Spillage, Water damage, Smoke Damage)
Detainment of library materials warrants a loss of library borrowing privileges. Further, the Gale Library reserves the right under NH RSA 202-A:25 to take legal action against any card holder who detains library material and property. This will occur only after (no less than) three (3) attempts have been made to notify the card holder of this violation.
Repeated failure to comply with library policies may result in a loss of library privileges.
Adopted and Approved___________
Amended 04/11/2007
Amended 05/09/2007
Amended 06/11/2008
Amended 09/10/2008
Amended 11/12/2008
Amended 03/13/2013
Amended 11/12/2014
Amended 06/08/2016
Amended 07/13/2022