• WHAT WE OFFER:

• Variety of Materials Offered:
  • Magazines - variety of  monthly subscriptions offered to be checked out
  • Books - over 8,400 Adult and Children Fiction & Non-Fiction 
  • Over 500 Adult Large Print books available
  • Over 300 Audio Books 
  • Over 500 Videos (adult and children)

• LIBRARY CARDS

1. Each member of a family living within the district is entitled to one free library.  One "replacement" card will be issued if and when needed.  After a second card is misplaced the patron will be asked to pay a $5.00  replacement card fee.  
2. A patron may physically take their WPLD card to another library and check materials out.  The materials checked out at another library are the responsibility of the individual who borrows them, and are subject to all of the fines, rules and regulations of the lending library.  Such materials are not the responsibility of WPLD. 
3. Individuals residing  beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of the WPLD and who do not own property in the those boundaries may purchase a non-resident card in the amount of $125.26.  This fee entitles the entire family to use the Williamsfield Public Library District, but NOT neighboring libraries.  
4. An individual registering for a WPLD card may find the correct library district in which they pay taxes on their current property tax form.  Individuals may bring in their property tax form, a driver's license, utility bill, or other mail (which may or may not be acceptable) that has their current address as proof of residency. 
5. Children under 12 years of age must have a parent's signature on the original library card application. 

• BORROWING PRIVILEGES 

• LOAN TIME PERIODS FOR CHECKED-OUT MATERIALS:
  • All books (text & audio) and music CD's are loaned out for a two (2) week period:
    • 5 items allowed on 1 library card
    • Renewable 3 times (must contact library for all renewals)
    • 3 reserves can be placed by patron
  • Movies/DVDs are loaned out for a one (1) week period:
    • 5 movies may be checked out - but, no other materials along with them
    • 1 additional renewal is allowed (must contact the library for all renewals)
    • 2 movies may be reserved by a patron
  • Magazines and paperback books have no "designated" length of time for returns.  Returns are based on the honor-system and should be brought back into the Library in a reasonable amount of time.

• RESERVES
  • All materials can be reserved for WPLD patrons.  Contact the Library to see if the item your searching for is in.  If checked out, Librarians will place your name on a hold list and patron will be contacted as soon as the item is made available to them.  Once placed on a reserve list and contacted the patron has 48 hrs. in which to pick item up.  If Librarians do not hear form specific patron the item will be moved on to the next waiting patron (their name will not be removed from list).  

• REFERENCE and GENEALOGY  

• • These items may not be checked out of the WPLD building. Copies may be made; see fees below.  
• OVERDUE FEES
  • Books = $.10 per day  (audio/text/music cd's)
  • Movies = $1.00 per day
  • All overdue items must be returned and overdue fees settled before a patron may check out any other materials.                               

REPLACEMENT FEES

• Patrons will be charged a lost and replacement fee for any items that cannot be placed back on the Library's shelves, due to damage, or simply not returned.
• Replacement costs will be the current costs of replacing the item(s).  The patron will be notified through letter/invoice of the costs of  recovery.
• In order to insure the quality of the replaced item, the Library Director will order all replacement copies.  Patrons should not order their own replacements.
• A patron's library privileges will be suspended until restitution is completed.  Once costs have been recovered for lost/damaged items the patron's library card will be reinstated.    

• INTERLIBRARY LOANS

• All WPLD patrons must physically come to WPLD for any SPECIALLY REQUESTED MATERIALS, in order to fill out the proper paperwork.
• Books, DVD's, audio recordings may be requested and WPLD will locate and borrow materials from another library for that patron.  

• FAX & COPY SERIVES  

• Faxes = $1.00 per page (receiving or sending).  If WPLD is to receive a FAX for a patron the patron must notify WPLD & the patron's name must be on the received FAX.
• Copies = .10 per page (copy machine or off of computers)

• INTERNET POLICY 

• The Williamsfield Public Library District's Policy for Access to electronic Information Newtowrks is part of the Library's overall policy structure and should be interpreted in conjunction with other existing policies.
• Internet electronic mail service is available to patrons in the WPLD that elect to offer this service.
• Every patron using this service must use a personal Email (webmail) address.
• Emails or any public/patron items may not be saved on library computers.
• WPLD will not be responsible for incoming or outgoing emails.
• Patrons will not be permitted to use the Library's email address to receive personal Email information.
• WPLD urges library patrons/public to be informed consumers and carefully evaluate information obtained via the Internet.
• Patrons are asked to be respectful and keep all information private and the volume low.
• Patrons may be on the computer for up to 30 minutes per session.

• CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS

• DISPLAYS & EXHIBITS

• CONTACT US:

• Phone = 309-639-2630  (message machine 24/7)
• FAX = 309-2611  (24/7 - those receiving faxes must have their name on it upon receipt)
• USPS = P.O. Box 268 - 111 W. Gale St. - Williamsfield, IL  61489-0268

• DONATIONS

• MEMORIALS

• Memorial and/or monetary gifts given to the Library are wonderful ways to remember someone special.
• Family members may request that memorials be made out to the Williamsfield Public Library District.
• The WPLD is always honored to receive these specials gifts and are sincerely grateful.