Patron Confidentiality
Patrons getting a library card need to be aware of New Hampshire library patron confidentiality laws. According to New Hampshire State Laws RSA 91-A:5 and RSA 201-D:11, the Chesley Memorial Library protects the privacy of all library users. These laws prohibits the library from giving out any information regarding a patron's library account to ANY other person regardless of their status, identity, or age, without a subpoena, search warrant, or court order.
Patron Privacy information includes, but is not limited to:
Patron Privacy information includes, but is not limited to:
- Borrowing records- including materials currently checked out, on reserve, or on inter-library loan
- A patron's name
- A patron's address
- A patron's phone number
- Any and all reference inquiries made by a patron.
- Computer registration and log on times
- Any other information that can be personally identifiable
Circulation
If you know that you do not have a library card, come to the library and fill out a Library Card Application. Applications are available at the front desk, just ask a librarian. Parents must accompany children wishing to sign up for a library card. If you aren't sure if you have a library card or not, ask, we can check for you!
In order to sign up for a library card you need to know your home address, mailing address (if it is different from your home address), and phone number. If you did have a card, but have since lost it, come to the library and we can issue you a replacement card for $5.00.
After filling out the Application, the librarian will enter all your information into our computers and issue you your library card! You do need to keep your library card in a safe place; as if it is lost, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. Once you have your library card you are ready to check out materials! We cannot check out library materials without a library card present.
Borrowing Time Frames
Borrowing Limits
In order to sign up for a library card you need to know your home address, mailing address (if it is different from your home address), and phone number. If you did have a card, but have since lost it, come to the library and we can issue you a replacement card for $5.00.
After filling out the Application, the librarian will enter all your information into our computers and issue you your library card! You do need to keep your library card in a safe place; as if it is lost, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. Once you have your library card you are ready to check out materials! We cannot check out library materials without a library card present.
Borrowing Time Frames
- All Items Circulate For Two Weeks
- Items may be renewed over the phone - call 942-5472
Borrowing Limits
- There is no limit to the number of books checked out unless specified. At times we may have to limit the number of books checked out on a certain subject (such as for school projects or holidays)
- Audios and Videos have no limit
- Magazines have no limit
- Fines will be in the amount of $0.10 per item per day.
- Items returned in the outside drop when the library is open may be subject to fines
- Items renewed after the due-date may be subject to fines
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer at the library please stop by and fill out a Volunteer Application or speak to a librarian. Volunteers must be aged 14 or older. You can download a copy of the library's Volunteer Policy below. Volunteers aged 14-15 must get working papers from the SAU and all volunteers over the age of 18 must have a background check.
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