Library Services and Policies
Library Card Requirements:
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Lower Umpqua Library District residents may obtain a free library card with a government-issued photo ID showing their current address.
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Out-of-district and temporary cards cost $30 per year.
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A parent or guardian must sign for minors and are responsible for any fees their child's account incurs.
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Please notify the library immediately if your card is lost or stolen.
Library Services:
The library offers Books, Audiobooks, DVDs, Magazines, in addition to expanded collections in World languages, Pacific Northwest, Classics, and Anime/Animation.
Additional Library Services:
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Digital resources: E-books and Audiobooks are available through Library2Go/OverDrive, plus online databases at www.luld.org.
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Technology: Public Computers, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Printing, Copying, and Wi-Fi printing.
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Black and White Printing and Copying: $0.20 per printed side.
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Wi-Fi: Available 24/7, including the parking lot.
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Programs: Activities for all ages.
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Conference room: Available for public use. Contact library staff for details.
Checkout Policies:
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Library Card: You must present your library card to check out materials.
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Checkout Limit: You may check out up to 25 items total.10 out of 25 items can be DVDs.
Overdue Fines and Fees:
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Overdue Items: An overdue item accrues a charge of $.15/day with a maximum fee of $2.00/item. An account with fees over $5.00 will be blocked.
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Lost or Damaged Items: Lost or damaged items incur the replacement cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee. Please speak with the library staff about replacing a lost or damaged item.
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Lost Library Card: A replacement card incurs a $2.00 fee.
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Account Responsibility: By signing a library card application for yourself or your child, you accept responsibility for the account and any fees incurred.
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Returning Materials: Returning items on time and paying for lost or damaged materials keeps library resources available to everyone.
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Delinquent Accounts: Delinquent accounts will be referred to a collection agency to recover unpaid fees. There is no fee to borrow items. However, you are responsible for any overdue fees or charges for damaged/lost materials. Any charges incurred in resolving the collection of fees will be considered a debt you will be held accountable for.
Passport Program Policies:
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Passport patrons cannot check out more then 10 items at one time.
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Passport Patrons are not allowed to check out electronics.
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Passport Patrons are not allowed to check out the state park day passes.
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Passport Patrons are not allowed to request an item be held.
Wi-Fi: Network: LULD_Guest Password: reedsportlibrary
The Lower Umpqua Library is not responsible for any damage to equipment that may occur while playing library audio or video materials.