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Circulation
Services
Library
Card and Check Out Information
Computer Lab
How to Obtain a Library Card:
For North Lawrence
County Residents:
Library card applications are available at the main library. New cards
will be mailed. Any child under 14 years of age (or not yet in
high school) must have his/her application signed by a parent or
guardian.
After receiving your card in the mail, sixty items may be
checked out on your card. If you are under 18 years of age, you
do not have to show identification to obtain a library card.
ADULT LIBRARY CARDS
Residents and property owners in the Bedford Public Library tax district
may apply for a library card. The Bedford Public Library tax district is
the area of Lawrence County north of the White River.
Persons over 18 who apply for a Library Card must show identification and
proof of current address. Acceptable documents are listed below:
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License or State ID card
• Printed checks with current address
• Payroll check issued during the past 60 days
• Voter’s Registration card
• Bank Statement issued during the past 60 days
• Vehicle registration
• Current property tax statement
The Library reserves the right to request picture ID with current address
if the need arises.
OUT OF DISTRICT:
Residents of Lawrence County south of the White River may apply for a
Bedford Public Library card if they have a current library card with no
outstanding fees from the Mitchell Community Public Library.
Persons living outside Lawrence County must have a current library card
from their home library and a Public Library Access Card (PLAC) to apply for a
Bedford Public Library card. Please contact the Library for current PLAC
fee.
Public Access Card (PLAC)
Persons
living outside Lawrence county must have a Public
Library
Access Card (PLAC) to use the Bedford Public Library.
Q. What is a Public
Library Access Card (PLAC)?
A. PLAC is Indiana’s statewide public library borrowing card. It allows
individuals to borrow directly from any public library outside their
home library district.
Q. Who is eligible?
A. Individuals with a valid resident library card in good standing from
their home library are eligible for a PLAC. They must be residents or
real property taxpayers of their home library’s taxing district.
Q. What is the cost?
A. The statewide fee is set annually by state law and announced by the
Indiana State Library.
Q. Where can individuals get a PLAC?
A. PLAC is available at any public library in Indiana.
Q. When does a PLAC expire?
A. A PLAC expires one year from the date of purchase.
Q. Can a PLAC be used as a family card?
A. No, a PLAC is issued as an individual card.
To get a PLAC:
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Go to the Library
Circulation Desk.
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Bring your home
library card.
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Show
identification with your name and current address.
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Pay PLAC fee with
cash or personal check.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF LIBRARY CARD OWNERSHIP:
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You must have
your library card with you to check out materials.
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You should inform
us if you have a change of name or address. Your card will be updated
at no charge.
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You are
responsible for the care and return of all items checked out on your
card.
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You are
responsible for notifying the library if your card is lost or stolen.
If not reported, you are responsible for materials checked out on your
card.
- Do not loan your card to
friends...you are responsible for all items checked out on your card.
REPLACEMENT CARD COST
Charges for lost cards are:
Adult cards - $2.00
Children's/Young Adult cards - $1.00
LOAN PERIODS FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS
All materials are loaned for 21 days, except
for one-week DVDs in Adult Services.
FINES AND FEES
A fine of 10 cents per item per day is charged when materials are
returned late. If you lose your date due slip, please call us to ask! Please return materials on time so they will be available for others to
use.
You will be notified of overdue items by Telecirc, the Library's
automated circulation service.
LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIALS
You will be charged for items checked out on your card that are lost or
damaged. These fees will be used to replace the lost/damaged
materials.
Policy for DVDs and VHS
You must be 18 years of age to check out DVDs marked "18+" from the Adult Floor.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
The Bedford Public
Library offers Interlibrary Loan services through resource sharing with
cooperating libraries. You may borrow books and periodical articles
from other libraries through the Bedford Public Library. In order to
request an Interlibrary Loan, the desired item must NOT be owned by the
Bedford Public Library. Interlibrary Loan is not available to
reciprocal borrowers who will need to request Interlibrary Loan items
from their "home" library.
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