Policies

• Eligibility for Library Service
• Circulation Policy
• Yorkville Public Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy
• Yorkville Public Library Internet Use Statement
• Yorkville Public Library Internet Use Policy

Policies

Eligibility for Library Service

Resident Library Card

To be eligible for a library card, a person must be a resident of the City of Yorkville. A child who has reached the age of five may obtain library card. Identification and proof of residency are required at the time a Library card is issued.

Non-Resident Library Card
Persons residing outside the City of Yorkville, not entitled to the service of any tax-supported public library, are entitled to library cards through the TAX Bill Method (Net Taxable Value multiply by Library Tax Rate), paid annually per household. This Non-Resident fee entitles the entire family the use of the library. Non-Residents who qualify for the State of Illinois “Cards for Kids” exception should contact a Library administrator. The Illinois Public Act 92-0166 which governs applications for Non-Resident Library card services is stated as follows:

• A non-resident shall apply for a non-resident library card at the closest public library. The factor for determining the closest public library shall be the residence of the non-resident. Non-residents shall apply at the participating public library in the school district in which the non-resident has his or her principle residence unless, due to the commonality of community interest, library service at another library that is physically closer may better serve the needs of the non-resident.
• If there are two or more public libraries in the school district in which a non-resident resides, the participating public libraries in that school district, in cooperation with the applicable regional library system, shall determine the appropriate library service area for the non-residents to make application for a non-resident library card.
• If there is no participating library in the school district that the non-resident resides, the applicable regional library systems that serve the school district shall, in cooperation with participating libraries in the general area of the school district, determine the non-resident service area. The factor for determining a non-resident service shall be the commonality of community interests that influence the activities of all the residents of the service area.

Non-Resident Taxpayer Card
A Non-Resident Taxpayer Card will be issued for a period of one year without charge at the rate of one per family to whomever owns property within the city limits. A current tax bill has to be presented to qualify for a card. A copy of the tax bill shall be attached to the application form for each Non-Resident Taxpayer Card. Only the persons named on the tax bill are allowed to have his/her name on the library card. The non-resident taxpayer card entitles the cardholder and his/her family to the full service of the Yorkville Public Library and reciprocal borrowing privileges at other libraries.

Cards for Kids Act at the Yorkville Public Library
In accordance with the Cards for Kids Act, the Yorkville Public Library is offering full-service library cards free of charge to students in grades PreK-12 who meet all of the following criteria:

• Qualify for the free or reduced lunch program at your school
• Live in an unincorporated areas of the Yorkville School District To qualify for the Cards for Kids program, households must meet the Income Eligibility Guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced meals under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How to Apply
If a student meets both above requirements, their parent or guardian must fill out the library card application form at the Circulation Desk at the Yorkville Public Library.

Questions or Comments?

Contact Circulation Manager, Sharyl Iwanski-Goist at (630) 553-4354 ext 103 or by email siwanski@yorkville.lib.il.us

Out-of-Town Cards
The Yorkville Public Library will honor any library card in the State of Illinois. Out of town cards will be checked for delinquency status (overdue materials and fines) before materials will be loaned. If the issuing library is closed at the time of the call, no materials may be checked out from the Yorkville Public Library. An identification card must be completed for our records.

Yorkville Patrons Borrowing Privileges
Yorkville patrons receive priority for all library service. You must have your library card with you to check out any items.

Circulation Policy

Loan Periods

• Books, audio books, and paperbacks may be borrowed for three weeks.
• Magazines may be borrowed for a period of one week.
• DVDs may be borrowed for one week (limit of 5 per family).
• Music CDs may be borrowed for three weeks.
• Kids Kit bags may be borrowed for one week.

Fine Free Policy

The library will no longer charge late fees for overdue items. Fine Free services are applied to all materials that are checked out at our Library regardless of which library the card holder and items belong to except for Laptops and Hotspots. Laptops and Hotspots will continue to accrue a $5 per day fine for items not returned by the due date.

While there are no more late fees, patrons can still accrue fees for damaged and/or lost materials. Both the Yorkville Public Library and the owning library of the item can charge a patron for damage or loss of library materials.  

Patrons will receive a:

• first notice 3 days before an item is due
• second notice 7 days overdue
• third notice 14 days overdue
• 21 days after an item is overdue, the item is considered lost, and patrons will be charged for the price of that item unless the item is returned.

In a Fine Free Library, when the material is returned, the fines will be cleared, and the patron can use their account once again.

Items 9 months past their due date are billed & deleted the following month. At this point the item cannot be returned fine free and a full cost of replacement is assessed to the patron’s account.

A patron’s account will be blocked when they have a lost or damaged item on their account, or when one or more items have been overdue for over 21 days.

Renewals and Holds

• Most library materials may be renewed once.
• No material may be renewed if there is a hold on it.
• No renewals on best sellers and new books or new DVDs. You may renew and place holds at Yorkville Public Library`s PrairieCat catalog. Enter your library card number and your pin (last 4 numbers of your card) to log on. Then click on MY ACCOUNT.
• Books may also be renewed over the phone by calling the library at (630) 553-4354.

Book Drop

• Books, magazines, and other borrowed material may be returned in the book drop, unless otherwise marked.

Reserves

• If the book or other item you want is already checked out, you may reserve it if you have a Yorkville Public Library card.
• You will be notified when the item reserved comes in.

Replacement Fees

• Replacement fee for lost or damaged materials is the cost listed in the database item record.
• There is a $25.00 charge for returned checks.

Other specific replacement fees:

• Library cards $2.00
• Mylar cover $2.00
• Canvas kit bag $9.00.
• Plastic Book-on-CD case $5.00
• Bar code $1.00
• Plastic DVD and music CD cases $4.00

Yorkville Public Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy

The electronic traffic originating from the Yorkville Public Library Internet Connection will be in accordance with these Acceptable Use Policies. Failure to abide by these policies will result in the loss of Internet privileges.

Acceptable Use
The Following principles will guide the use of the Library`s Internet Connection:

• Respect for the privacy of others.
• Attention to the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data.
• Consideration for the security and functioning of computer networks and systems.

Unacceptable Use

• Using the Yorkville Public Library internet connection for any purposes which violate U.S. or state law is not acceptable. This includes transmitting threatening, obscene or harassing materials, or interfering with or disrupting network users, services or equipment. Illegal acts involving the library`s internet connection may be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal authorities.
• Users may not represent themselves as another person.
• Malicious use is not acceptable. Use of the Yorkville Public Library internet connection and any attached network in a manner that prevents or significantly hampers its use by others is not allowed.
• Computing resources will not be used to access pornographic materials.
• No purchases may be made via the Internet connection. There is no security for credit card numbers or account numbers.

The Yorkville Public Library reserves the right to modify this policy at anytime.

Yorkville Public Library Internet Use Statement

In fulfilling its mission to provide information, education, and cultural enrichment for the community through a commitment to excellence in library services, the Yorkville Public Library provides its patrons with the latest information technology.

Therefore, Internet access is available in both the Adult and Children`s departments. The internet is a global and unregulated information network. As such it allows patrons to access information and images beyond the scope of the Yorkville Public Library`s collection. The Library cannot control the information accessible through the internet and does not accept responsibility for its content.

As with other library materials, a child`s use of the internet is solely the responsibility of the child`s parent or guardian. Parents are encouraged to provide guidance and explore the internet with their child.

Yorkville Public Library Internet Use Policy

The library`s internet stations are in public areas and are shared by all patrons. Therefore, all patrons are asked to refrain from accessing potentially offensive information or images. Internet privileges will be suspended if the use of the internet workstation is not in keeping with this policy.

• Use of the computer workstations with internet access, in the Adult Services department, is available to any adult, age 18 or over.  The internet connection is available on a first come, first serve basis. Those adults who do not have a valid PrairieCat Library card will be issued a guest pass.
• Students 7th grade or older may use internet connection in the Youth Services department. Students younger than 7th grade may use the internet connection when accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult. The parent or guardian must come to the library and sign the Internet Use Disclaimer for students 7th grade and older.
• Only one person may use the computer at a time, except an adult working with a child.
• Computers in the Youth Services Department are intended for children under the age of 18.
• Each patron using the Library Internet workstation is allotted an initial 1 hour of internet use per day. If no patrons are waiting for the internet you may stay on for a maximum time of 3 hours that day.
• Printing costs $.20 per page for black and white copies, color copies are $.50.
• Library Patrons may not receive library service when outstanding fines equal $10.00 or greater occurred on their library card, or when library materials are more than two weeks overdue.

To ensure courtesy and fair access, the library may set and enforce other behavior standards.

Adopted
June 12, 2004
Revised October 9, 2017