| Your Free Library Card |
A library card is provided free of charge to any resident of the state of Nevada who wishes to borrow library materials or to use library resources. To obtain a library card, apply in person at any branch Circulation Desk or by completing the application on-line. Only one card is allowed per individual. Library cards expire on a regular basis and can be renewed if all outstanding fines and fees are paid in full and valid picture identification verifying a current address is shown. For more information, read about Your Free Library Card.
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Show valid, official picture identification with name, current Nevada address and birth date.
If you apply on-line, you must show valid, official picture identification as described above before checking out materials.
A post office box is acceptable for a mailing address provided that the Library District also has your residence address on file.
Applicants under the age of 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian to obtain a library card. By signing the application, the parent or guardian accepts financial responsibility for the materials checked out by his or her minor child and acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to guide the selection of materials checked out by that minor child.
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Applicants who do not reside in Nevada may apply for a guest card by providing picture identification with current out-of-state address. The guest card will limit the number of items that may be checked out at one time to five items and will expire three months from the day the card is issued. The guest card may be renewed as long as there are no outstanding fines or fees. The Library District reserves the right to assess a yearly fee for a guest card.
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When checking out materials, you must present your library card, current driver's license or valid, official photo identification.
You are responsible for the return of all materials checked out on your card and will be held financially responsible for any fines and fees associated with items on your record.
- You must notify the Library District immediately if your library card is lost or stolen.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for the fines or fees associated with his or her minor child's library card.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for guiding their children's selection of library materials.
- Library materials may be returned to any of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches.
- Parents/guardians are financially responsible for the items checked out on their minor child's library card.
Audio visual materials are heat sensitive. Do not deposit in an outside book drop or leave in a car. The Library District is not responsible for damage incurred to materials in patrons' possession.
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Materials may not be checked out under any of the following circumstances:
- The item borrowing limit has been reached.
- Bills or overdue fines are $10 or over.
- Any item is more than ten days overdue.
- The library card has expired. (Cards may be renewed if all fines and fees are paid and address is verified.)
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A lost or stolen library card must be reported immediately to the Library District. The cardholder will be held responsible for materials checked out on his or her card until the Library District is notified. Once the Library District is notified, the card will be blocked to prevent subsequent circulation of materials on the card. The cardholder must show identification to request a replacement library card. A fee of $1 will be charged for a replacement library card. All charges or loans attached to the lost card will be transferred to the new card.
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The loan period for most library materials is three weeks. High demand items such as DVDs and bestsellers will circulate for shorter loan periods. Reserve materials such as items from the Health Science Library at the West Charleston Library will circulate on an hourly basis or as requested by the instructor assigning the materials.
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Clark County residents may check out up to 50 circulating items on a library card at any one time. Nevada residents who live outside Clark County will be limited to 15 items per card at any one time. Residents of Bullhead City, Arizona, and other non-residents residing in neighboring communities such as the California residents of Sandy Valley will be extended the same borrowing privileges as Nevada residents who live outside Clark County.
Guest cards issued to patrons who do not reside in Nevada will be limited to borrowing a total of five items at any one time.
High demand items such as DVDs or designated New Books will be limited to seven items per cardholder. You may not check out more than one copy of any particular title. Book Club kits are considered to be one title.
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Titles may be placed on request provided that no overdue items exist on a patron's card and fines do not exceed $10. Limit of 20 items on request at a time.
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Most materials may be renewed up to three times, provided there are no reserve requests waiting and you do not have over $10 in fines/fees on your card. Some designated high-demand items such as bestsellers and DVDs may not be renewed, or have more limited renewal privileges. You may renew items on-line at www.lvccld.org, by phone or by visiting your library.
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| Notices are typically sent via postal mail. If you would like to receive overdue notices via email as well as notification when items you request are ready for pick-up, please register your current email address through "My Account" on the web site or at a Circulation Desk. Patrons are responsible for updating email addresses when they change.
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Fines and replacement fees for damaged or lost items will be assessed according to the Fines and Fees Schedule, which may be subject to change. Overdue fines are assessed from the first day or hour items are overdue on a per item basis. No overdue fines are assessed on paperbacks, magazines or children's materials. However, if the items are not returned, a bill for the items, including a replacement fee, will be mailed.
When an uncataloged item such as a paperback, comic book or magazine is lost, you may elect to pay the cost of the item or provide an equivalent item to replace the one that was lost. The replacement will be accepted as long as it is in good condition and is a title currently owned by the Library District.
Fines over $10 or failure to return items will result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
| Overdue items | $.25 per day, $4 per item maximum |
| Overdue fine threshold | $10 |
| Replacement of lost or stolen card | $1 |
| Overdue CSN reserve items | $.50 per hour |
| Lost, stolen or damaged items | Full replacement cost plus processing fee |
| Insufficient funds | $20 per returned check |
| Collection agency service fee | $10 |
| Lost or missing DVD/video box, multimedia bag, insert or graphic | $2 |
| Lost AV box with bookwell | $5 |
| Lost single DVD/video/CD/music CD from a cataloged set (full replacement may be charged) | $10 |
Processing Fees:
These are charges in addition to the full cost of the items if an item is returned lost or damaged. |
| 7 day loan DVD or video or AV instructional title | $10 |
| 14 day loan book | $10 |
| Other cataloged items | $5 |
| Uncataloged items | No processing charge |
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As a courtesy, the Library District sends an overdue notice. If items are returned late, a fine notice will be sent. If the items are not returned, a bill for the cost of lost items including processing and replacement charges will be sent.
Accounts owing a minimum balance of $25 will be referred to a collection agency. Uncollected accounts may be referred to a credit bureau. A collection fee of $10 will be assessed to you when the account is referred to a collection agency.
Parents or legal guardians may request overdue information on their child's library card for those children under the age of 14, if:
- Parent has child's card with him/her.
- Parent has photo identification with same address as that listed on the child's card.
Parents can access information about what is checked out by their child if they have the child's library card number and Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Please be sure to update your address and notify the library if you move.
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Using your library card, you may access the Library District's electronic resources including full-text magazines, encyclopedias and many other valuable resources from home. With a Personal Identification Number (PIN) you may place requests, pay fines and fees, renew items on-line and more. You may establish a PIN at a Circulation Desk or on-line. You must show valid, official picture identification to establish or change a PIN. Use your library card to access:
- Newspapers and Magazines: Access full-text articles from thousands of magazines and newspapers around the world.
- Encyclopedias: Numerous general and specialized encyclopedias including the Encyclopedia Americana and the New Book of Knowledge are available.
- Reference Resources: Specialized information resources provide current, up-to-date information on health, business, literature and many other topics.
- Library Catalog: Use the Library Catalog to search for books, magazines, videos, DVDs and a variety of materials. Some resources are available only to residents of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
- Homebound Services: If you are homebound, you may be eligible to have library materials delivered to your home. To inquire about Homebound Services, please call 507-3456.
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Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is provided to Library District residents to acquire materials not available in local libraries. To place a request, the borrower must be in good standing with no overdue items and less than $10 in fines. A borrower may have up to five active ILL requests at any given time. An ILL request must be submitted on-line. Loaning libraries may establish loan periods that differ from the Library District's loan periods or require that Library District patrons use materials in Library District libraries. The borrower must agree to abide by the loan restrictions of the loaning library.
Patrons who are not Library District residents may request ILL services for a $25 fee. The requester must agree to pay any additional fees assessed by the lending institution. The requester may have up to five outstanding ILL requests payable in advance.
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Many of the Library District's branches house specialized materials and resources. For more information about these collections, visit the District's web site at www.lvccld.org and select Special Collections from the main menu.
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General Policies
- The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers access to the Internet, which is an unregulated medium.
- In providing Internet access we subscribe to and fully support the principles of intellectual freedom endorsed by the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, particularly Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks and The Freedom to Read Statement.
Disclaimer
- Staff select Internet links in accordance with the Library District's materials election guidelines.
- The Library District has not participated in the development of the sites it selects and does not exert any editorial or other control over these sites.
- Providing a link from the Library District's web site to another web site does not constitute an endorsement from the Library District.
- The Library District is unable to control or monitor the content or presentation of materials on the Internet.
- The Library District assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of information found on the Internet, or any communications sent through the Library District's Internet workstations.
Access and Usage
- The Library District does not provide email accounts to users.
- The Library District assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability for any claims or damages that result from the provision of access to users' existing email accounts.
- Use of the Library District's Internet workstations for the transmission, dissemination and/or duplication of information is regulated under various state and federal laws, and the Library District expects all users to comply with such laws.
- Wireless access to the Internet in Library District branches is to conform to the general provisions outlined in this policy and use by library patrons is subject to the Library District's Library Rules of Conduct.
- All adult users of the Internet are required to comply with the provisions of the Internet and Wireless Use Policy prior to using a Library District Internet workstation and are expected to use these resources in a responsible manner consistent with the Internet and Wireless Use Policy, the Library Rules of Conduct and administrative procedures for computer workstations developed in accordance with this policy. Failure to comply with these policies or guidelines may result in Internet use privileges being suspended.
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Parents, guardians and caregivers are responsible for their minor children's use of all library materials, including the Internet.
- The Library District provides filtering software on Young People's Library computers; however, it cannot guarantee that filtering technology will successfully block all inappropriate sites.
- To access an unfiltered Internet workstation a minor child will be required to have a "Parental Permission Agreement of Use of the Internet" form signed by a parent or guardian prior to accessing the unfiltered workstation.
- Parents are encouraged to guide their minor child's use of the Internet and to read Child Safety on the Information Highway produced jointly by the Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Interactive Services Association.
To view the entire text of the Internet and Wireless Use Policy click About the Library and select Library Publications and Policies. You may also request a copy at your library branch.
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