Video Cassette Policy

Circulation

• There are no limits to the number of videocassettes/DVDs that may be checked out per patron or per family.
• All videos/DVDs are to be a category 3 circulation, which is sevendays. Videos/DVDs may be renewed one time.
• Items may be borrowed on a first come, first served basis.
• Videocassettes/DVDs may be reserved by placing holds on the materials through the GEAC system.
• The overdue fine for all videos is $.50 per item, per day. The maximum fine not to exceed $3.00. Patrons will be held responsible for any loss or damage that occurs to material while checked out to them.
• There will be a 50 cents charge for each video assessed to a patron to cover staff time to rewind any video returned that has not been rewound.
• Repeated late returns will be considered grounds to refuse further service to any individual.

Restrictions

• Parents or legal guardians have sole responsibility for the use of materials by their minor children. Selection of materials for Weyauwega Public Library 's collections will not be inhibited by the possibility that materials may come into the possession of children.
• Parents wishing to restrict their children from checking out videos/DVDs may do so by informing the librarian in writing. A note will be attached to the children's database record and a stop put on their card in regard to videos/DVDs. The Librarians will strongly suggest that these parents accompany their children to the library when choosing video materials.
• Material from the videocassette and DVD collection may not be duplicated, reproduced, televised, transmitted or stored for later retrieval, in whole or in part, without specific written permission from the copyright holder.
• Users of this material may not collect an admission fee, donation, contribution, rental charge or any other charge, in whole or in part, direct or indirect, at any time when using these materials.
• Videocassettes labeled "FOR HOME USE ONLY" may not be exhibited beyond the scope of the family and its social acquaintances. They are not available for classroom or other institutional uses. This is a copyright restriction placed on certain titles by the producers. They are not licensed for public exhibition.

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