Borrowing Policy

Obtaining a Library Card

All persons who wish to borrow materials from the Library must obtain a library card. The library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed. A picture ID may be accepted in lieu of a library card one time before a replacement card will be required. Children under 18 may verify their birthdate to check out in lieu of a library card. A physical library card does not need to be presented if a patron’s photograph is attached to their circulation account. Photographs are optional when obtaining a library card.

The following persons may obtain a Scioto County Public Library card by presenting valid identification:

• Ohio Residents
• Kentucky Residents from Greenup and Lewis Counties
• Students attending educational institutions in Scioto County

Valid identification for persons 18 years and older will be defined as a valid state or federal issued picture ID such as a valid driver’s license or valid state identification card and proof of current address. Responsible Party must present a valid picture ID and proof of current address to obtain a card for children under the age of 18 and the juvenile must be present. In some instances, official paperwork may be required to establish juvenile/adult relationships.

Borrowing Policies

A library card-holder may have a maximum of up to 25 items at any one time on their card. A total of ten (10) DVDs may be borrowed on an Adult card and a total of five (5) DVDs may be borrowed on a Juvenile card.

Materials Circulation Periods are:

• Regular Books including New, Holiday, Magazines and Audiobooks: 28 days
• New Author Reserve Books and DVDs: 14 days
• Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
• Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, no renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
• Interlibrary Loans (ILL): Limit of 3, Adult card only, 14 days, no renewals, $1.00 per day overdue fines.

All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.

Library items may be renewed up to three (3) times. Items with holds and items on an Educator’s card cannot be renewed. Educator cards cannot borrow Wifi Hotspots, Leap Pads or Interlibrary Loans.

Damage Fees: Minimal and Repairable Damage – $3.00 per item / Non-repairable and total damage – replacement cost of item (patron may have item upon full payment unless disposed of due to health and safety issues)

Lost Fees: Replacement cost of item

Any library card with:

• More than three (3) overdue items will be blocked until items are returned.
• A balance of more than $5.00 will be blocked until it is paid below $5.00.
• Items overdue more than 21 days will be charged replacement costs of the items until the materials are returned in good condition.

Revised 7/16/24
Effective 8/1/24