Library Information

(Effective 11/15/99)

• Materials that may be checked out from the Ohoopee Regional Library System include books and audiovisual materials such as cassettes, videocassettes, CD's and DVD's. The library has available, for public use at no charge, computer terminals with Internet access. (Please see the library's policy on Internet use) for more information.

• A current, in good standing, library card issued by a member library of the Ohoopee Regional Library System, or by any member library of the Georgia Library PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services) must be presented in order to check out any circulating materials or use the Internet. .

• All materials located in the Ladson Genealogical Library are for in-house reference and research use only. There are no circulating items; materials are not available for Interlibrary Loan. The staff of the library will assist patrons, in-house, in using the materials in the collection, but will not do research. A copy machine is available and copies are $.25 per page. Requests by mail for information will be honored to the extent that they involve no research other than verifying library holdings and/or the contents of particular works; mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Requests for copies by mail must specify what work and area and involve no research. There is a prepaid $5.00 minimum copy and mail charge. The charge for copies from microfilm is an additional $1.00 per citation. 

 

• Library cards issued by the Ohoopee Regional Library System are valid at all of our branches, as well as any library participating in Georgia Library PINES. Library cards are issued for a term of two years, but can be renewed. Items may be returned to any library in the Ohoopee Regional Library System, or to any library in Georgia Library PINES. All libraries in the Ohoopee Regional Library System have outside book returns open and available each day, 24 hours, for return of materials at your convenience. The library asks that audiovisual media such as audiotapes and/or videotapes not be placed in a bookdrop.

• The Ohoopee Regional Library System is a member of the Georgia Library PINES; therefore, any resident of the state of Georgia is eligible to receive a library card at no cost. Be sure to bring valid identification to verify residency.

• Proper ID is required to register for a library card. Proper ID includes the same options as voter registration identification and should include a picture ID, such as a driver’s license or similar identification card. It can also include checks with pre-printed addresses, a utility bill, tax receipt, or other piece of current mail that shows the name and current address. We ask that residents give a street or residence address as well as a mailing address. The residence address should be a street, road or highway name and house number or house identification, not just a rural route and box number or post office box number.  If the picture identification does not have a current address, or a street address, additional identification with a current street address will be required. Persons with no picture identification must have at least 2 (two) forms of identification with appropriate name and address information.

• Residents of the state of Georgia, who are aged 17 1/2 or older and U.S. citizens, may register to vote at any library location.

• Out-of-state residents, (persons whose permanent address is outside of the state of Georgia), may receive a library card at a cost of $25.00 per year. Part-time, temporary residents, persons working in the area for a limited period of time, or long-term visitors may receive a pro-rated card ($12.50 for six months).

• Out-of-state residents who own property in the state of Georgia, who are employed full-time within the state of Georgia, or who attend school full-time within the state of Georgia, are eligible for a resident card with no charge. Proof of ownership, (such as a tax receipt or deed), proof of employment or proof of enrollment will be required.

• Children under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian, with a valid ID, present to sign the application form. (Please see the library's policy on Service to Minor Children for more information.) Parent or guardian is responsible for all fines and fees accrued by a minor child.

• Lost cards can be replaced for a fee of $2.00.

• Outreach service is available for Toombs, Tattnall, and Montgomery counties. Deposit collections may be requested for communities and developments, businesses, schools and daycare centers, adult care facilities, retirement homes and deliveries will be made as necessary for the handicapped and/or homebound patron. Those persons, organizations, or businesses who wish outreach service are asked to get in contact with the Assistant Director for more information and assistance.

• Circulation times and check-out limits, as set up by the Ohoopee Regional Library System, Board of Trustees, and the member libraries of the Georgia Library PINES are:

o        General books, paperbacks and audiocassettes – 14 days; may be renewed twice

o        Interlibrary Loan – 28 days; Time includes "in transit" to and from lending library. Actual check-out time may vary. May NOT be renewed.

o        Best sellers – 7 days; may NOT be renewed

o        Videocassettes – 7 days; may NOT be renewed

o        New videocassettes – 3 days; may NOT be renewed

• Other fines and fees, as set up by the Ohoopee Regional Library System, Board of Trustees, and the member libraries of the Georgia Library PINES are:

o        Fines for overdue books and audiocassettes -- $.10 per day

o        Fines for overdue Interlibrary loan materials -- $.50 per day

o        Fines for overdue videocassettes -- $.50 per day; $.50 if returned in the bookdrop

o        Fines for reserves or materials in high demand -- $.50 per day

o        There is a one-day grace period, however, on the second day, fines will be accrued from date due.

• Failure to receive an overdue notice does not remove the patron's obligation to return borrowed items and failure to pay fines and fees can seriously affect the patron's credit rating. The library refers delinquent accounts to a collection agency and if necessary takes legal action involving a criminal complaint.  All fees associated with the collection of delinquent accounts and nonreturned items will be assessed to the patron's account.

  Under Georgia Code (OCGA Annotated Rev. 1985 20-5-53) failure to return items borrowed from a public library is considered a misdemeanor.

   

• There are 265 libraries in 127 counties currently participating in the Georgia Library PINES.

             Click here to view a map of participating PINES libraries.

• For more information on the Georgia Library PINES project, or for information and news concerning public libraries in Georgia, contact Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. 

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