Patron Services of the Autauga-Prattville Public Libraries

• Library Cards:

Library cards are free to Autauga County residents.  Proof of name and residence must be provided before completing the registration card.  Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, utility bill or checkbook.  Non-residents are required to pay a $15.00 fee per library card.  There is a $3.00 replacement fee for lost or damaged cards.  Please let us know of any name or address changes.

• Borrowing:

Check-out period for books is two (2) weeks.  The due date will be stamped on a due date slip inside the books.  Your first check-out is limited to two books per card.  During school months, there is a two book per subject per household limit.

• Returning Items:

Books may be returned to the book drop.  Videos, CDs, DVDs, etc. and other non-book materials MUST be returned to the circulation Desk.

• Fine and Overdue Notices:

Fines are effective from the first day the item is due.  There is a charge of ten cents per book per day.  There is a charge of fifty cents per video or audio material per day.  If fines are not paid when items are returned, the charges will be on your record.  When fines accumulated to $5.00 or more, you must reduce the fines below $5.00 or library privileges will be suspended.

• Lost Items:

If library materials are not returned, you will be billed the price of the materials plus a $2.00 processing fee.  In addition, your record will be blocked and you will no longer have borrowing privileges.

• Reserves/Holds:

If an item that you would like is not available because it is checked out, we will put a hold on it for you.  You may request the item in person or by telephone.

• Interlibrary Loans:

If we do not have a particular book or any books on a subject in our collection that you need, we may be able to get it on Interlibrary Loan (ILL).  It takes from one to four weeks to fill the ILL request.  A non-refundable processing fee of at least $1.00 per item is due upon request.

• Renewals:

Items may be renewed for another check-out period if no holds are on the item.  Renewing an overdue book does not erase fines.  Renewals may be done by telephone or in person.  Call 334-365-3396 to renew books.

Other Services

Photocopying and computer printing services are available at the Autauga Prattville Public Libraries.  The cost is twenty cents per page for black and white copies/prints.  The cost is $1.00 per page for color copies/prints.

Fax service is available.  The cost is fifty cents per page for local fax numbers.  The cost for long distance is $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.  Overseas faxes are $7.50.

Computer and Internet Policy

The Autauga Prattville Public Libraries provide access to the computer and Internet as a means to enhance the information learning opportunities for anyone in the library.

Access to the computer and Internet is available to anyone; however, this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with the guidelines.  All computer users and parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children's use of the libraries computer and Internet service.  Prior to being granted access to the computer and Internet, anyone who wishes to use the computers must sign the Internet Privilege Card.  Internet Privilege Cards for those under the age of 18 must include the signature of the parent/guardian.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Signature on these cards and use of the libraries computers indicate the use is willing to comply with the rules of this policy and with any additional request from staff.  Failure to comply with these rules or with staff requests will result in a written warning.  Three written warnings will result in a loss of computer privileges.

ALL USERS MUST LOG IN AT THE CIRCULATION DESK BEFORE BEGINNING THEIR SESSION

Rules:

1.  All users must sign the Internet Privilege Card.

2.  Individuals may sign up for a one hour computer session per day.

3.  A maximum of two people may share one computer at a time.  This session counts as their one hour computer session per day.

4.  Individuals may exceed the one hour per day limit provided that there are vacancies at the computers.  Individuals who have been on the computers for more than one hour will be allowed fine minutes to vacate the computer station as soon as there are requests for the computers.  Failure to do so will result in written warnings and loss of computer privilege.

5.  One computer is available for reserve.  Reservations may be made one day in advance.

6.  No chat rooms or instant messaging is allowed.

7.  Black and white printing costs twenty cents per page.  Color printing is available at $1.00 per page.  Individuals MUST pay for all of their printing.

Internet use will be managed in a manner consistent with the Library's Code of Conduct.  The following actions will not be allowed:

•   Sending or displaying obscene (as defined by AL Code 13A-12-200.1) or disruptive messages, files, or images
•   Changing files or images
•   Changing or adding files to the network
•   Harassing, insulting others, or attacking others
•   Violations of copyright laws or software license restrictions

Library staff will take appropriate action, as they become aware of violations.  Violations of these rules may result in loss of access as well as appropriate legal action. 

Homework Help Desk

From 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Prattville Library, a reference librarian will be on duty to help students and parents with research questions.  Visit the Prattville Library for more information or click on the Homework Help Desk title above.