Policies FAQ
Welcome to the Library – Policies FAQ Sheet
Library Cards
To obtain a library card at Valley Center Public Library, individuals must complete an application and return it to the Library, along with a photo ID. A valid Kansas ID is required. If the patron does not have a valid Kansas ID, he or she may still obtain a library card, however, will be limited in number of items checked out until a valid Kansas ID can be obtained.
Minors may apply for a library card, however, a parent or guardian must also have a valid library card. The parent or guardian must sign the minor’s application, agreeing to assume financial responsibility for the minor, and to oversee the minor’s use of the library.
Click on “Patron registration form” below, print the form, complete, and return to the library. A form may also be obtained at the library.
Valley Center Public Library Patron Registration Form
What can your library card do for you
Replacement Library Cards
Lost or damaged library cards may be replaced at the Circulation Desk for $2.50 each.
Internet Use Policy
https://valleycenter.scklslibrary.info/other-services/internet-policy
Wi-Fi Use Policy – Please review this policy prior to using VCPL free Wi-Fi
- Use of the Library wireless connection is entirely at the risk of the user. Users should be familiar with their own personal wireless device and should have basic knowledge of how to connect their own devices to a wireless network.
- Unless covered during a scheduled, library-hosted training program, library staff will not provide technical assistance with personal devices or configurations and cannot guarantee that the user will be able to make a wireless connection. If the user has problems accessing the Internet over this connection, the staff will verify the Library’s wireless connection is up and running.
- The Valley Center Public Library does not offer laptops or peripheral equipment (power strips, wireless network cards, mouse pads, cables, etc.) to the public nor can the Library guarantee access to power outlets. The user should bring a fully charged battery and prepare to be self-powered, as electrical outlets are not always readily available in public areas. The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment. Users must keep their equipment with them at all times.
- We reserve the right to limit bandwidth on a per connection basis on the wireless network, as necessary, to ensure network reliability and fair sharing of network resources for all wireless users.
- As with most public wireless, the Library’s connection is not secure and privacy cannot be protected. Any information being sent or received could potentially be intercepted by another wireless user. Cautious and informed wireless users should not transmit sensitive personal information (credit card numbers, passwords, or any other sensitive personal information) while using this or any public wireless networks.
- The Library will not be responsible for personal information (e.g. credit card) that is compromised, or for any damage caused to your hardware, or software due to electrical surges, security issues or consequences caused by viruses or hacking. All wireless access users should have up-to-date virus protection on their personal laptop computers or wireless devices.
- Printers are not available via the wireless connection. If users need to print, they should save their work to a portable storage device (e.g. floppy disk, USB drive) that can be used on a Library’s wired workstation to send to the printer.
- Use of these access points is governed by the Valley Center Public Library Internet Policy. All users are expected to use the Library’s wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided. Users shall not violate federal, Kansas or local laws, including the transmission or receiving of child pornography or harmful material, fraud or downloading copyrighted material.
- Any restriction or monitoring of a minor’s access to the Library’s wireless network is the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.
- The hours of availability for Wi-Fi at the Valley Center Public Library will be set by the Library Board of Directors. Hours of availability are posted on our website and on signage visible from our exterior windows.
- This policy may be amended from time to time.
Adopted by the Valley Center Public Library Board of Directors – December 12, 2016
Environmental Safety Policy
Valley Center Public Library Environmental Safety Policy rev 5-13-19
Challenged Materials Policy
Challenge – Reconsideration Procedures
Unattended Child Policy
Lost or Damaged Materials
Library patrons are responsible for materials checked out in their name or the names of their children. Lost books or other items will be replaced at market value as determined by reliable sources, i.e., Books in Print or a comparable source. An item that is damaged beyond repair will also be replaced at market value. Items that are no longer in print will be assessed at market value in order to purchase a similar item. If fishing poles are damaged beyond use or not returned, replacement cost will be $10.00. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed in addition to the cost of the lost or damaged beyond repair materials other than periodicals.
If a damaged item is deemed by staff to be repairable, a time and materials fee will be assessed.
Returned Check Policy
If a check is returned from the bank (insufficient funds, stop payment, etc.), the patron will be required to redeem the returned check plus any bank charges incurred by the Library for the returned check with cash or cashier’s check. Returned checks remaining unredeemed after a reasonable period of time may be forwarded to a collection agency with the patron bearing the additional collection cost. Patrons who have two checks returned against their library account will be denied future check-writing privileges.
ILL Borrowing Policy for Home Schooling Families and Teachers
Interlibrary-Loan-Borrowing-Policy-for-Home-School-Patrons-Teachers