New Patron Information
Welcome to the Corning Public Library!
Here are some things you might like to know about using your library:
Library Cards
The Corning Public Library does not issue actual library cards. Patrons names are placed in the computer and the information is saved to be used upon checkout.
For Parents
All parents are responsible for any materials checked out by minor children.
Confidentiality Policy
The Board of Trustees of the Corning Public Library recognizes that the circulation records of this library are confidential in nature and advises all library employees that such records shall not be made available to anyone, including any agency of federal, state, or local government except pursuant to federal, state, or local law relating to civil, criminal or administrative investigatory power.
The Corning Public Library will comply with the Open Records law (Chapter 68A of the Code of Iowa):
"The records of a library which, by themselves or when examined with other public records, would reveal the identify of the library patron checking out or requesting an item from the library. The records shall be released to a criminal justice agency only pursuant to an investigating or particular person or organization suspected committing a know crime. The records shall be released only upon a judicial determination that a rational connection exists between the requested release of information and a legitimate end and that the need for the information is cogent and compelling."
Borrowing Privileges
Most books can be checked out for 14 days and can be renewed over the phone for another 14 days. Audio tapes and magazines are also checked out for 14 days. Videos are checked out for 2 days and cannot be renewed.
Returning Materials
All items may be returned in the outside book drop or placed on the check in desk in the library.
Holds
For the most popular books the library has a reserve list; the patron must request that his or her name be put on the list and will be called when the book is available.
Interlibrary Loan
Patrons can check out a book or get copies of magazine articles not available in the Corning Public Library by using Interlibrary Loan Service. If the material is located, it will be sent to Corning and can be checked out for a designated time. There is a charge of $3.00 to help with the cost of the postage.
Overdue fine for interlibrary loan materials from other libraries will be $1.00 a day per item. Patron will have no interlibrary loan privileges until the fines are paid.
Overdue, Lost, Damaged Materials
A book that is 2 weeks over due will have a phone call made to the patron who has the book. When the book is 4 weeks overdue a letter will be sent regarding the past due book. When the book is 6 weeks over due a bill covering the cost of the book will be sent to the patron with the past due book. If the material is of value to the collection (as determined by the librarian), the patron will be sent a registered letter at 2 months after the due date, informing him/her of the law regarding overdue materials and our intention to pursue repossession. The material (or payment for its replacement) must be received within 5 working days or we will pursue further legal action. If a response is not received in 5 working days the matter will be turned over to the Corning Police Department or the Adams County Sheriff Department. Patrons will no longer have library privileges until the book is returned or paid for.
Lost or damaged materials must be replaced at the value of the item.
Notices
Phone calls will be made for overdues and holds.
Here are some things you might like to know about using your library:
Library Cards
The Corning Public Library does not issue actual library cards. Patrons names are placed in the computer and the information is saved to be used upon checkout.
For Parents
All parents are responsible for any materials checked out by minor children.
Confidentiality Policy
The Board of Trustees of the Corning Public Library recognizes that the circulation records of this library are confidential in nature and advises all library employees that such records shall not be made available to anyone, including any agency of federal, state, or local government except pursuant to federal, state, or local law relating to civil, criminal or administrative investigatory power.
The Corning Public Library will comply with the Open Records law (Chapter 68A of the Code of Iowa):
"The records of a library which, by themselves or when examined with other public records, would reveal the identify of the library patron checking out or requesting an item from the library. The records shall be released to a criminal justice agency only pursuant to an investigating or particular person or organization suspected committing a know crime. The records shall be released only upon a judicial determination that a rational connection exists between the requested release of information and a legitimate end and that the need for the information is cogent and compelling."
Borrowing Privileges
Most books can be checked out for 14 days and can be renewed over the phone for another 14 days. Audio tapes and magazines are also checked out for 14 days. Videos are checked out for 2 days and cannot be renewed.
Returning Materials
All items may be returned in the outside book drop or placed on the check in desk in the library.
Holds
For the most popular books the library has a reserve list; the patron must request that his or her name be put on the list and will be called when the book is available.
Interlibrary Loan
Patrons can check out a book or get copies of magazine articles not available in the Corning Public Library by using Interlibrary Loan Service. If the material is located, it will be sent to Corning and can be checked out for a designated time. There is a charge of $3.00 to help with the cost of the postage.
Overdue fine for interlibrary loan materials from other libraries will be $1.00 a day per item. Patron will have no interlibrary loan privileges until the fines are paid.
Overdue, Lost, Damaged Materials
A book that is 2 weeks over due will have a phone call made to the patron who has the book. When the book is 4 weeks overdue a letter will be sent regarding the past due book. When the book is 6 weeks over due a bill covering the cost of the book will be sent to the patron with the past due book. If the material is of value to the collection (as determined by the librarian), the patron will be sent a registered letter at 2 months after the due date, informing him/her of the law regarding overdue materials and our intention to pursue repossession. The material (or payment for its replacement) must be received within 5 working days or we will pursue further legal action. If a response is not received in 5 working days the matter will be turned over to the Corning Police Department or the Adams County Sheriff Department. Patrons will no longer have library privileges until the book is returned or paid for.
Lost or damaged materials must be replaced at the value of the item.
Notices
Phone calls will be made for overdues and holds.
