Library Policies
Circulation (Non-Reference Materials)
- Videos and DVDs circulate for one week only and can be renewed only one time.
- New titles and magazines circulate for a seven day loan period.
- All other titles (books, audio books, books on CD, music CDs, etc.) circulate for a three week period.
- Items may be renewed twice if there are no holds on the title.
- There is a limit of 50 items allowed per account.
- Only 5 videos, 5 DVDs, and 10 music CDs may be taken per card at a time.
- Fines are $0.25 per day for music CDs, magazines, and books
- Fines are $0.25 per day for puppet kits, audio books, books on CD and books on MP3
- Fines are $1.00 per day for videos and DVDs
- Patrons having outstanding fines amounting to $10.00 or higher are not permitted to borrow any additional materials or use library computers until the material is returned or replaced and/or the fines are paid below the $10.00 limit.
- Patrons may pay for fines online using the catalog's "My Account" feature.
- The library will not refund money for items that are lost and paid. After the lost fine is paid, the item belongs to the patron.
- Overdue fines will be charged for an item until the fines equal or exceed the price of the item.
In an effort to ensure that the use of Internet is consistent with the mission of the Green Tree Public Library, the following regulations shall apply.
- Users must have a valid library card within Allegheny County. Out of town visitors may use a guest card provided by a library staff member to access computer resources.
- The library reserves the right to establish procedures that make the workstations available on a first come first served sign-in basis.
- Internet use will be managed in a manner consistent with the library's policy on acceptable use: Workstations must be used in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of other users. Users may not make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software. Computer and Internet settings may not be changed. Users may not use the network to make unauthorized entry into other computational, informational or communications services or resources. Users may not invade the privacy of others or engage in any activity that is harassing or defamatory.
- Users should be aware that the Internet is not a secure medium and that third parties that may be able to obtain information regarding users' activities on the Internet. Access, use of dissemination or information via the Internet in the library, is the responsibility of the user. In the case of minors, it is the join responsibility of the user and the parent or legal guardian. Green Tree Public Library will not release information on the use of specific Internet resources by members of the public except as required by law or necessary for the proper operation of the library.
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Other Library Services- Charges for photocopies:
- 15 cents per page for 8.5*11 black/white
- 50 cents per page for 8.5*11 color
- 25 cents per page for 8.5*14 black/white
- 75 cents per page for 8.5*14 color
- Charges for printouts:
- 15 cents per page for black/white
- 50 cents per page for color
- Domestic fax service is available for $1.00 per page.
