[Publib] Use Policies

[Cannon, Sandra]

Eve,
At the Austin Public Library we have a adult non-resident fee for anyone who does not reside within the city limits.  We also are a part of TexShare from the Texas State Library and Archives http://www.texshare.edu/.  If someone has a card from a TexShare member library they are able to get a TexShare non-resident card free.  We encourage people to use their Interlibrary Loan services at their home library to access our material if they do not have a TexShare card.  If a customer receives a TexShare non-resident card, due to licensing restrictions, they cannot use the Austin Public Library databases remotely with a TexShare Library Card. The customer is encouraged to contact their local library to find out how to access the TexShare databases.  

To clarify, the non-resident fee is approved by the City Council each year.  It is presently $60, $30 for customers of City of Austin Energy who live outside the city limits, $27 for seniors (65 years+), or $20 quarterly.  All children, 17 and under, receive free library cards.

Sandra

Sandra Cannon, MLIS
Planner Principal
Austin Public Library
512-974-7588
sandra.cannon at ci.austin.tx.us