Borrowing

Library Cards

Patrons wishing to obtain a library card must supply of the following forms of identification:

• Driver's License
• Passport
• NWCC Student Card with Photo
• Status Card
• School District Student ID
• British Columbia ID

If your address is not on the ID or the address is not current, patrons must supply a current household bill, such as a telephone or utility bill with their current address.

Children in elementary school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with ID which meets the criteria above, in order to receive a library card. The child must be be at least in kindergarten to obtain a card.

Library cards are FREE for residents of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Metlaktla, Kitkatla, Hartley Bay, Oona River, and Lax Kw'alaams.

Replacement cards can be obtained for $5.00.

Library Cards for Non-Residents

Library cards are available for visitors and non-residents for a fee of $20 for 6 months of borrowing privileges.

BC OneCard

If you are resident of BC, but live outside the Prince Rupert area, you may register for a BC OneCard. You will need to show I.D. and your library card from your local BC municipal or regional library. There is no charge for this service, which lets you borrow 5 items. You may return materials at the Prince Rupert Library or your home library. More information on the BC OneCard

Patron Accounts and Online Access

In order to login to the Library's Catalogue system, you need a username and password. Your username if you have not changed it, is the barcode located on the back of your library card. If you have forgotten your password or never received one, ask for your password to be reset at the Circulation Desk within the Library. You will be given a new temporary password which when entered will prompt you to set your own unique password.

Loan Periods

• Books, magazines, CDs and CD ROMs, audio cassettes, talking books - Three weeks (21 days)
• DVDs and Videos - One week

Fines

Renewals

Library materials may be renewed twice. This may be done over the phone or in person without the materials, provided there are no holds on the material. Renewals can also be made from the library website by logging into your account. (more on renewing online

Holds

Patrons may place requests on materials (known as a hold). Ask staff to place a hold on material that is currently out, and upon its return you will be notified that the library is holding an item for you. You may also place a hold yourself from home via the library website using the Online Catalogue. (more on placing holds online)

Hold must be picked up within 7 days or they will be returned to the shelf for the next person.

Lost Books

If a book, video, talking book, compact disc or other item is lost, the cost of the item plus a processing fee will be charged. All charges must be paid or library services may be discontinued. The library reserves the right to apply additional charges for non-compliance with the rules of the library.

Library materials are the sole responsibility of the person who has borrowed them, even if the item was then loaned to a family member or friend.

Your signature on your library card signifies your agreement with these rules.