Policies & Procedures


Welcome to the Webster Public Library (WPL).  We want to help you find the information you need and encourage you to ask for help at our reference desk.  At WPL, you may use a library card issued at any public library in Monroe County.  With your card, you may borrow any materials you wish free of charge.

Because New York State law protects the confidentiality of financial and circulation records of all library patrons, we ask that each patron use his/her own card exclusively.   For your protection, please report a lost or missing library card immediately.

If you have a question about any of the items listed on this page, please contact someone at the reference desk by calling 585-872-7075 (press 3 for Reference) or by emailing webref@libraryweb.org

For more information click on one of the links listed here:

WPL's Mission Statement
| Computer / Internet Guidelines & Policy  Rules of Conduct | How to Get a Library Card
Materials Available for Borrowing 
| Reference Materials  
Loan Periods | Extended Loans 
Organizational Library Cards
| Renewals | Item Limits 
Returns & Book Drop | Fines & Fees | Refunds for Lost Items
Care of Library Items
| Equipment | Community Meeting Room
Donations to the Library 



HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

It takes just a few minutes to get a library card at Webster Public Library.  The card may be used at all public libraries in Monroe CountyThere is no charge to Monroe County residents for your first library card.  Replacement cards cost $1.00.

Adults and students who have completed 6th grade must present valid identification with your name and current address.  Children through 6th grade must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be asked to present valid identification, and to sign a registration card for each child.

Non-county residents who want full borrowing privileges at Monroe County libraries will be asked to complete an application form and pay a $30.00 annual fee per card.  This fee will be waived for non-County residents who own property within Monroe County, upon presentation of your current property tax statement.  Application forms are available at all public libraries in Monroe County. 


Materials Available For Borrowing at WPL:   
Click on the below items to see a list of new additions to the collection

Books
Books on Cassette/CD
Compact Discs and Audio Cassettes
CD-ROMs
Videocassettes
DVDs
Playaways
Magazines (Except the current issues)
Vertical File Materials

Reference Materials:

Our reference materials include books, computer databases, pamphlets, and more. Materials labeled as "reference" or having an "r" in the call number may be used in the library or may be photocopied.


Loan Periods:

Most items may be borrowed for 3 weeks.

Exceptions
include:
Videos and DVD's - one week loan period
PlayStation 2/Wii Games -- one week loan period
Express Books - one week loan period
Quick Flicks - 2 day loan period

(Please note that videos on loan to you from other libraries may have varying loan periods.)

Extended loans can be arranged for teachers and homeschooling parents. Please ask at the reference desk for an application for this privilege.


Renewals:

Most materials, unless on reserve for another patron, may be renewed for an additional 3-week period. Nonrenewable items include Books on CD, and some new materials.

Items may be renewed at the library, via LIBRAWeb, or by phone. To renew, it is necessary to have the library card of the patron to whom the item was originally loaned. Most materials borrowed from other Monroe County public libraries may be renewed at the Webster Library. After you’ve had an item for 6 weeks, if you wish to borrow it again, you may do so after it has been on the library shelf for 24 hours.

To renew by phone, call (585) 428-4455. Press 2 to activate the service, listen to the account summary, and select from the options.


Item Limits:

Limits are placed on certain materials in order to allow as many patrons as possible to enjoy the resources of our library.

  • 5 Books on CD per card
  • 5 DVDs per card
  • 2 Playstation 2 games per card
  • 2 Wii Games per card
  • 2 Express Books per card
  • 1 Playaway per card
  • 1 Quick Flick DVD per card

All other materials: No Limit


Returns and Book Drop Policy:

Most items belonging to any Monroe County public library may be returned and fines paid at Webster Public Library. Items, which must be returned to the owning library, are clearly labeled. All  Public Library items may be deposited in the book drop located at the front of the building or in the drive up book drop located at the back of the library.

Fines and Fees:

Hold and Interlibrary Loan Fees:

As of 10/1/02 a 50¢ fee will be assessed automatically for each MCLS item hold.  

There is also an initial $5.00 charge for all interlibrary loans (an interlibrary loan occurs when you request an item from a library outside of the Monroe County Public Library System).  Please note that an additional charge may also be added for this service.  You will be contacted by an interlibrary loan staff member if an extra charge in incurred.

Overdue Fines:

  • Videos, DVDs, and PlayStation 2: 25¢ daily; $12.00 maximum
  • CD-ROMs:  $1.00 daily; $12.00 maximum
  • Adult materials:  25¢ daily; $7.00 maximum
  • Young adult materials: 25¢ daily; $5.00 maximum
  • Children’s materials: 25¢ daily; $3.00 maximum
  • Lost pocket card: 50¢
  • Damaged barcode: $1.00
  • Replacement library card: $1.00
  • Hold fee: 50¢
  • Interlibrary Loan fee: $1.00


Refunds for Lost Items:

Refunds may be given for lost material, which was previously paid for, if the material is found and returned to the library within one year. Your receipt for payment must accompany the item. A refund check will be mailed to you.

Care of Library Items:

When you sign your library card, you agree to be responsible for all items you borrow. All materials are checked for damage upon return. Special attention is given to audiocassettes, compact discs, CD-ROMs, and videos. Normal wear is expected, but if major damage occurs while an item is in your care, you will be charged accordingly.


Equipment Available for Public Use:


Public Access Workstations

  • Access the online card catalog, the Internet, a variety of online databases and more from the library's computers.
  • Computer classes on how to use a computer, the online catalog (LIBRAWeb), the Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel are held at the library each month.   Click on the "computer classes" link or call the library at (585) 872-7075 for more information. for more information.

PC & Laser Printer

  • Microsoft Office is available for public use.  Programs include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • All print jobs are 10¢ per page
  • Blank disks are available at the circulation desk for $1.00 per disk. Jump drives are available for $10.

Typewriter

  • Furnish your own paper or we will supply paper for 5¢ per page

Photocopier: 20¢ per page

Microfilm/fiche reader: 15¢ per page


Community Meeting Room:

Our community room, which holds up to 100 persons, is available for use by nonprofit community groups. Check for availability and book a room online by clicking HERE

A sign language interpreter may be made available for library programs with two weeks’ notice.

Please call (585) 872-7075 for information. 

 

Webster Public Library
Webster Plaza, 980 Ridge Road, Webster, New York 14580 USA
Telephone:
585-872-7075    Web site: www.websterlibrary.org
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