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Membership and Borrowing FAQs |
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LIBRARY CARDS |
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Who may apply?
What is needed?
I've lost my card--now what? |
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WHO MAY APPLY? |
Anyone who: |
- Is at least 5 years old
- AND resides in the Fondulac
library district.*
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*The Fondulac library district includes all
of
Fondulac Township along with those parts of
East Peoria in Groveland Township and
School District #86.
Please note: The map to the right
is only an
approximation of library district boundaries.
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WHAT IS NEEDED?
- Driver's License or State ID
- Post-marked mail with current address (if not correct on ID)
- Signature of parent or guardian through the 8th grade
I'VE LOST MY CARD--NOW
WHAT?
- Notify the library
immediately. Card holders are responsible
for all materials borrowed on their card.
- A replacement card
is $2--unless it has expired--then it's free.)
MEDIA CHECKOUT
What can I check out?
How long can I keep the library materials?
What are the overdue fine rates?
What are the charges for lost items?
WHAT CAN I CHECK
OUT?
With a valid library card, there is no limit to the amount of items a patron can check out.
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP LIBRARY MATERIALS?
3 Weeks for:
- Books
- Music CDs
- Book on CD
1 Week for:
WHAT ARE THE OVERDUE FINE RATES?
Late charges:
- 5¢ per item per day for books, books on tape, music CDs, books on CD & magazines
- 50¢ per item per day for DVDs and videos
There is a non-refundable replacement charge for each lost or damaged item.*
WHAT ARE THE CHARGES FOR LOST ITEMS?
Charges for lost items are based on the current cost to replace the item.
The cost for items varies. Check with a staff person at the Circulation
Desk to determine the cost of the item.
CAN I RESERVE BOOKS
AND OTHER MATERIALS?
If an item you need is owned by FDL but not on the shelf,
you may request it be held for you when it is returned. This can be done
in person, by phone (699-3917), or online.
TO PLACE A HOLD ONLINE simply
click here or on the Library Catalog link found on the home
page.
To place holds in RSA Cat, login to the catalog (upper right corner of the catalog) using your library barcode and PIN (password).
After you login, your name will replace the login boxes.
You can place holds without logging in but you will be asked to supply login information for each item.
To Place a Hold:
- Search for the material you are interested in. The search results page will appear.
- Click on a blue Details button or the item title to display more information about the item you selected.
- On the Item Details screen click on the “Place Hold.” link.
- On the Place Hold screen, you can:
- Change your Pickup Library.
- Set an expiration date after which you no longer want to receive the hold.
- Set a suspension start and end date if you will be out of town and do not want your hold filled during a certain period.
- Click on the “Place Hold” button to complete your hold.
- You will see a message if your hold is successfully placed or a notification if the hold is not allowed. Not all items are eligible for holds.
Ask a librarian for help with any questions about our Web catalog.
HOW LONG ARE RESERVED ITEMS HELD?
Items will be held for 3-5 days. If you are unable to pick up your item(s), please call the library.
HOW DO I GET AN ITEM SENT HERE FROM ANOTHER LIBRARY SYSTEM?
This free service is available to anyone with a valid
Fondulac District Library card. Books and certain other materials such as
magazine articles and audio books not owned by the library can be borrowed
from another institution per patron request. The material may then be checked
out by the patron for a specified time period.
A request may be placed in person at the Circulation
Desk, by phone (699-3917), or online by using the InterLibrary
Loan Request Form.
RENEWING MATERIALS
How can I renew items I have checked out?
How can I renew online?
HOW CAN I RENEW ITEMS I HAVE CHECKED OUT?
You can renew most materials you borrow 1 time, if no
one else is waiting for the item. Videos & DVDs cannot be renewed.
You may renew your items over the phone or online. Please have your library card in-hand.
HOW CAN I RENEW OLINE?
- Go to the FDL home page www.fondulaclibray.org.
- Click on "My FDL Account" on the right menu bar.
- Input your library card number.
- Input your PIN. You may call the library for this information. (If you've never changed it, try "changeme".)
- Click on "My Account" along the top of the page.
- Select "Renew My Materials"
- Check the items you wish to renew.
- Click "Renew Selected Items".
The exceptions listed below will generate an error message informing the patron that the renewal did not take place.
- Renewal limit reached
- Item is on hold
- Item is a Video or DVD
- Patron has a fine
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the library at 699-3917.
