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Using the Library
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How To Get A Library Card
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To get a library card, you must present a valid Colorado Driver's License, Colorado Identification Card, or a Colorado junior or senior high school photo ID.
If presenting another form of photo ID, it must be combined with one proof of Colorado address, such as a piece of mail delivered to your residence or post office box, a lease agreement, printed bank checks with address, car registration, etc. If you are under the age of 16 and have no photo ID, a parent or legal guardian must be present, show proof of residence and photo ID, and sign the card application.
The first library card is FREE, with a $1.00 replacement charge for a lost or stolen card. Treat your library card as you would your credit card; report a lost or stolen card immediately.
Your library card will expire and need to be renewed every two years.
To renew the card you will need present valid photo ID at the Circulation Desk. You will keep your original barcode number.
Temporary and out-of-state residents may obtain a library card. Ask a Circulation employee for more information.
We honor cards from other Colorado public libraries as part of the Colorado Library Card(CLC) project. A card from FCRLD will be issued with a show of address to these card holders.
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Circulation and Checkout Policies
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Circulation
1 week - videos, dvds (less than 3 discs)
3 weeks - books, dvds (3+ discs), audio cassettes, compact discs, magazines, and kits (children's book and cassette tape)
3 days - Here & Now Collection (books & dvds)
Checkout Limits
100 per card - items (seasonal and holiday items may have additional checkout limits. Please look for posted notices.)
20 per card - DVDs
5 per card, 2 per title - magazines
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Overdue Fines
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Books, cassettes, magazines, CDs, and kits
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$.10 per item/day, $5.00 limit per item
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Here & Now Collection (books & dvds)
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$.25 per item/day, $10.00 limit per item
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Videos and DVDs
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$.25 per item/day, $5.00 limit per item
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Interlibrary Loan
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$.25 per item/day
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Lost materials
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item cost + a $15.00 processing fee
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Damaged materials
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up to item cost + a $15.00 processing fee
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Once fines reach $5.00 your library card is blocked from use. Excessively late accounts may be turned over to a collection agency
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Returns/Bookdrop Locations
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All library and Prospector materials can be returned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Main Library at 201 Peterson Street, or the Harmony Library at 4616 South Shields.
InterLibrary Loan materials must be returned to the Circulation Desks at either library.
Bookdrops will be collected twice daily Monday thru Friday, no service on Saturdays and one collection on Sunday morning.
Bookdrop Locations
Albertsons
1636 N. College Avenue
Cache La Poudre Elementary/Junior High School
3511 W. County Road 54G
Laporte
First National Bank (drive-up)
155 E. Boardwalk Drive
Fort Collins Senior Center (drive-up)
1200 Raintree Drive
King Soopers at Rigden Farms
2602 Timberline Road
Preston Junior High School
4901 Corbett Drive
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How To Renew Library Materials
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Items may be renewed a total of two times if fines on your card are less than $5.00, and the item is not on hold for another library customer.
To renew by automatic renewal line please call 221-6687, and have your card number ready. You may renew by automatic renewal line at any time of the day or night.
You may also renew items via the My Library Account link on the library web page.
To renew a Prospector item, go to the library catalog (http://dalva.fcgov.com) and click on My Library Account. To renew by phone call 224-6069. The automated renewal phone number (221-6687) will not work for Prospector items.
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How to Use Interlibrary Loan
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Interlibrary Loan is a service that permits you to borrow materials not owned by this library or are not available through the Prospector system. You may request books, photocopies of magazine articles, and newspapers on microfilm, and a limited number of media items. Most items can be obtained within two weeks.
All interlibrary loan materials must be returned directly to the Circulation Desk at the Main Library or Harmony Library, or a $5.00 fine will be assessed. There is also a $.25 per day late charge on these overdue items. Ask for an interlibrary loan request form at either the Reference Desk, or the Children's / Media Desk.
More Info:
Definition and Purpose
An interlibrary loan is a transaction in which library material, or a copy thereof, is made available by one library to another upon request. The purpose of this is to obtain for our customers materials not available in our collections and to loan our materials to libraries which do not own them for the use of their clientele.
Conditions of Service
Interlibrary loan requests are subject to the Colorado Interlibrary Loan Code, the National Interlibrary Loan Code, and the interpretation of the U.S. Copyright Law.
Who may use ILL?
If you have a valid library card you may use the interlibrary loan service (ILL) to obtain materials. If you do not have a library card, you must obtain one before an interlibrary loan request will be accepted. Overdue books or fines in excess of $5.00 must be cleared before any ILL request will be processed. Please note: Colorado State University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the University Library's ILL system as CSU's electronic transmission of ILL requests will result in speedier service for them.
How many items may I request at a time?
You are limited to two active requests at a time. Active status is maintained from the time the ILL request is made until the material is returned to the lending library.
What items may I request through ILL?
Books, photocopies of periodical articles, and newspapers on microfilm may be requested through ILL. Also, a limited number of Colorado libraries will also loan videos, compact discs, and audio cassettes. Genealogy books, however, are generally not available through ILL, but photocopying of information is usually available. Materials owned by the library, but which are checked out or are on reserve may not be requested through ILL.
What does ILL cost?
This service is free for in state requests unless the lending library charges a fee. Out of state requests cost $2.50 for the search. This fee does not guarantee delivery of the item. Both fees are passed on to the customer with prior approval.
How long does ILL take?
The time it takes to fill your order depends on the location of the material and its availability at the library from which we request it. On the average, in-state borrowing averages about 2 weeks, out of state may take four weeks or longer. There are three major factors we consider when choosing lenders:
- Load distribution. We must not overwhelm any single library with a large number of requests.
- Speed. Past experience helps us determine which lenders fill our requests accurately and quickly.
- Cost. Many libraries charge to loan their materials, and unless you have authorized a charge we will only borrow from free locations.
How much information do I need?
The more information you can provide the greater likelihood we will get exactly what you need. In regard to ILL, more is always better.
How will I be notified?
We will telephone you when your materials have arrived, or if you prefer we will send you a postcard to let you know your materials are ready to be picked at the check-out desk. E-mail notification is not available at this time for ILL.
Where do I pick up and return ILL materials?
You have the choice of picking your ILL's up at either the Main Library or at Harmony Library.
It is very important that we track our ILL loans accurately. Therefore, we ask that you pick-up and return all ILL items directly to the Circulation Desk at either library during regular business hours.
It is important that you return ILL materials by the due date so we can maintain our ability to borrow materials from other libraries.
What are my options if ILL cannot get my material fast enough?
Your library card entitles you to borrowing privileges at many Colorado academic and public libraries. If you check out a book at another Colorado library, you may return it to us, and we will return it for you.
May my ILL book be renewed?
No. The loaning period is a one time deal. In the case of bona fide research projects, please contact us in person and we will assist you in receiving ILL assistance.
Will I know if my request isn't filled? Yes. We will you to let you know if we have been unable to locate a loaning library.
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Meeting Rooms
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The Main Library and the Harmony Library provide gathering places as part of the fulfilment of our mission. The Ben Delatour Meeting Room at the Main Library accommodates up to 91 people. The Community Room at Harmony Library has a capacity for 143. Primarily these rooms are used by the Library for programs, classes and meetings. When available, the rooms may be reserved by nonprofit groups for meetings, seminars, and programs that are free and open to the public. Use of the rooms is free. For reservations or more information, call 221-6680 for Main Library or 204-8206 for Harmony Library.
Meeting Room Policies (PDF format/101K)
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