Late Fees
- Books, magazines, and audio books are available for two weeks at a time, and there is a 10¢ a day fine per overdue book. You may renew material over the phone or come in.
- Videos and DVDS are available for one week at a time with a 25¢ a day fine if overdue. DVD borrowing is limited to four per card at a time. You may renew material over the phone or come in.
- Pedometers and Kill-A-Watt Energy detectors are available for two weeks at a time and have a $1 a day fine if overdue. You may renew material over the phone or come in.
- Interlibrary loans are also available to established patrons and are 25¢ a day if overdue. Availability depends on the lending library. These items are not available for renewal.
Unattended Juvenile:People under the age of 14 who use the library must exhibit the same appropriate library behavior expected of everyone. If they are requested to change inappropriate behavior and do not do so, rather than just being asked to leave the library, they will be told that their parent or guardian will be called and be asked to pick them up. Staff will then make that call. If said person is not available, the Northfield police will be called and asked to take the juvenile to his/her home.
~Updated and approved on November 17, 2005~
Material Selection and Maintenance:
~Updated and approved on May 4, 2004~
Library Circulation:
Free cards will be issued upon request to:*Any resident 14 years or older or taxpayer of Tilton or Northfield
*Any resident under 14 of Tilton or Northfield who:
Can print his/her name
Has a parent or guardian sign the card
*Any employee of the towns of Tilton or Northfield or of the Winnisquam Regional School District who is working in a school situated in the two towns.
*Any student of a school located in the two towns.
*Institutions located in the towns and approved by the library director.
Nonresidents will be charged a yearly or in some instances, 6 month, fee set by the trustees.
Overdue charges - Overdue charges shall be set by the trustees. Materials which have been “willfully detained” shall be pursued according to New Hampshire RSA 202-A:25.
Interlibrary loans - Library users in good standing shall be able to request materials from other libraries in New Hampshire, and, at the discretion of the staff, beyond. The library shall make every effort to reciprocate by lending our material to other libraries in the state.
Borrowing:
- Patron must have borrowed and returned on time material belonging to the Hall Memorial Library before we will borrow anything from another library for them.
- A patron may have up to 4 active ILLs
- We will search the NHU-PAC for material and if we are unsuccessful, ask the NHAIS-ILL list for the item. If it is not available within the state, at the discretion of the ILL staff, we will consider searching out of state.
- Borrowed materials will be due to the Hall Memorial Library so that we can return them to the lending library by their due date.
- Fines for overdue ILL material shall be higher than fines for our own material.
- If our patron requests a renewal we will attempt to oblige by contacting the lending library unless it has been marked as non-renewable.
- Patrons who return ILL material late will not be eligible for the service unless the ILL librarians determine otherwise.
- Materials for book discussions may be requested through the NHU-PAC or NHAIS-ILL depending on the nature of the request.
Lending
- The Hall Memorial Library will lend any available circulating materials to other libraries in the state whether the requests are generated by e-mail or the NHU-PAC.
- Due dates will be between 4 and 6 weeks depending on the popularity of the material.
- Reserves made by our patrons will be honored before we will take reserves fro mother libraries.
- General NHAIS requests will be honored at the discretion of the ILL librarians.
- The Hall Memorial Library reserves the right to refuse an ILL request at the discretion of the ILL staff.
- Reserves made by our patrons will honored before we will take reserves from other libraries.
- Photocopies will be sent at the discretion of the ILL librarians.
~Updated December 5, 2011~
Right to Privacy - In accordance with RSA 201-D:11, all library user records are confidential. An effort shall be made by staff issuing juvenile library cards to explain this law to the juvenile’s parent/guardian. The US Patriot Act supersedes the New Hampshire RSA’s. The Hall Memorial Library keeps minimal records to safeguard out patrons’ privacy. See the Hall Memorial Library Patriot Act Response Policy for further clarification. ~Approved April 6, 2004~
Internet Use:
The Hall Memorial Library offers access to the Internet to valid library card holders and approved non-card-holders as part of its commitment to the community to provide accurate and timely information to its patrons. Access is limited to the World Wide Web, and free email accounts and is not available for chat rooms or electronic bulletin boards. The Internet as a resource enables the library to provide information not available in its own collection. However, it is an unregulated medium and material obtained through it may be inaccurate, offensive, and even illegal. The library cannot censor your access to material or protect you from it. You are urged to be an intelligent consumer, checking the validity of the information you find. In addition to requiring that parents/guardians of users under the age of 17 sign a consent form stating that this document has been read and understood, it is suggested that they supervise their dependent’s access. The library staff will not do so, and the library will not be held responsible for inappropriate use.
INTERNET/COMPUTER USE
1. By clicking “I AGREE” before using the Internet-access computers, patrons are indicating that they have read this statement and these guidelines so that they understand and will abide by their content. Users without a valid library card may be asked to leave requested ID with staff while using the computers.
2. If you are a patron with overdue material you may not use the public access computers until that material is returned
3. If no one is waiting, at the determination of the staff working at the circ desk, a patron may be able to use the computer ONE more time.
4. Please do not turn the computer off.
5. Users are not permitted to insert any kind of disk into the computer with the exception of CDRoms. Users are responsible for the cost of ALL their printed pages, including pages printed in error or excess.
6. Material ordered through the Internet must be paid for by the user via credit card and sent to a home address.
7. Users shall respect the rights of other individuals using the Internet and obey all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding access, copyright and licensing.
8. Damage to the computer or its peripheral devices during use shall be the responsibility of the user or, if the user is a minor, of the parent/guardian whose signature is on the consent form; this may result in repair/replacement charges as well as denial of further access. Any problems must be reported to the staff immediately.
9. Library appropriate behavior is required at the computer at all times. The user will be asked to leave if such behavior is not exhibited and may be denied further access.
10. Only one person at a time may use the computer with the exception of a minor’s parent/guardian.
11. Help will be given by staff ONLY if time permits.
Updated: Jan, 00, re-approved, Apr,2004, changed Mar, 2006, Apr, 2008, October, 2009
The USA PATRIOT (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) Act was signed into law on October 26, 2001. The Act has several provisions that affect libraries:
It lowers the legal standard for obtaining a search warrant from “probable cause” that a crime is being committed to suspicion that the library information is linked to an ongoing terrorist or intelligence investigation.
It allows the FBI to get a special search warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court, whose proceedings are classified and closed to the public.
It permits the FBI to use special search warrants to retrieve library usage records of someone who is under investigation of involvement in suspicious activities.
It overrides state and local privacy laws in the case of FISA search warrants.
It prohibits the library from notifying the patron under suspicion, the press, or anyone else that an investigation is underway.
It grants expanded wiretapping authority to federal and state law enforcement agencies that allows monitoring of public computers.
The FBI can retrieve any information about a patron under investigation that the library has. This includes, but is not limited to:
Books and other materials checked out
Searches performed on library computers, including Internet sites visited
Books and other materials borrowed through interlibrary loan
When and where a patron has signed up for library programs or to use library computers, the local history room, etc.
Notes taken by librarians when helping answer a reference question
It is important to remember that the provisions above apply only to FBI search warrants issued under the USA PATRIOT Act. State and local privacy laws are still in effect for other investigations that are not being performed under the authority of the Act.
To safeguard our patrons’ privacy, Hall Memorial Library keeps as few records as possible on individual patrons’ library use. Specifically, HML takes the following measures:
Our automated circulation system does not retain records on which patron has used a particular item beyond the last patron to check out the item.
We dispose of computer use sign-in sheets for the upstairs public access computers at the end of every two days, and have installed Centurion Guard on all public access computers, which erases any changes that have been made to them whenever they are rebooted.
If a librarian does not comply with an FBI search warrant issued under the Act, he or she may be charged with contempt of court. No specific penalty is spelled out in the Act.
Hall Memorial Library employees will immediately refer all investigations to the library director or acting director.
The library director or acting director will immediately consult with the library’s attorney concerning the warrant and notify the chair of the board of trustees.
Employees and or the director will ask the investigator(s) to show official identification and legal documents including warrants.
Employees and or the director will write down the name and identification number listed on said documents
Employees and or the director will make a photocopy of the search warrant.
An attempt will be made to delay execution of the warrant until the director or acting director consults with the library attorney
If the agent/officer insists on executing the warrant immediately, the staff involved will follow the agent’s directions and provide the material requested.
Adopted December 4th, 2007 by the Board of Trustees
The Hall Memorial Library is open to all. While everyone has an equal right to access library services and facilities, no one may interfere with another's ability to use and enjoy the library, or with a library staff's ability to provide services.
For the safety and comfort of library visitors, volunteers, and staff, and the protection of library property, behavior that is prohibited in the library includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Any activity in violation of federal or state law, or town ordinances.
- Carrying firearms or dangerous weapons of any type, except by law enforcement officials.
- Vandalism of any kind including defacing or damaging library property.
- Verbally or physically threatening other visitors, library staff, or volunteers, including stalking, staring, touching, bullying or using offensive language.
- Harassment of any kind.
- Being under the influence or in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Loud, unruly behavior such as running, yelling, pushing, shoving, spitting of throwing objects.
- Playing of audio equipment so that others may hear it.
- The use of cell phones beyond the entry area.
- Using the library, when your personal hygiene is disruptive to the library environment. This includes wearing wet clothing. And shoes and shirts are required.
- Using the elevator without an appropriate reason.
- Walking back and forth or in and out of the library to the distraction of other library users.
- Obstructing any entrance, exit, or passageway.
- Public displays of affection.
- Lying down or placing feet on furniture.
- More than one person sitting in a single chair.
- Bringing animals into the building unless they are on a leash.
- Soliciting, canvassing, or campaigning.
- Children under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
- Persons needing continuous supervision or assistance must be accompanied by the appropriate supervisor while using any area of the library.
~Updated on August 1, 2011~
Hall Memorial Library Online Social Media Policy
Anyone may post on the Hall Memorial Library Facebook Wall and leave comments on our website. However, they must observe the following guidelines at all times. Any comments that are in violation of our guidelines will be immediately deleted.
- No profanity (Facebook automatically filters comments that contain profanity into a SPAM folder.)
- No advertisements, unless it is a not for profit organization and relevant to the Hall Memorial Library and our patrons
- Any slanderous or blasphemous remarks will be immediately deleted. If you have a question or complaint about the library or its employees, you may direct an e-mail to the Director at hallmemo@metrocast.net
- No SPAM
- All links and posts must be relevant to the Hall Memorial Library and it’s community.
- Posts may not contain viruses or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.
- You may not post material that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
- Do not post content that is inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, racist, sexist, or unlawful in nature.
- You may not post material that violates the copyright, trademark right or other intellectual property right of any third party.
By posting on the Hall Memorial Library Facebook wall or leaving comments on our website, you agree to adhere to these rules.Adopted December 5th, 2011 by the Board of Trustees
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