Circulation Policy
Who?
The following classes of people may have borrowing privileges:
- Members of Druid Hills UMC (including affiliated members)
- Employees and volunteers of Druid Hills UMC and DHUMC Preschool
- Students enrolled in Druid Hills UMC Preschool
- Parents of students enrolled in Druid Hills UMC Preschool
What?
The following classes of items in our collection:
- Non-circulating: Periodicals
- 1-week loan: Reference materials
- 3-week loan: All other book and non-book materials
Recalls and Reserves: An item may be recalled if requested by someone else after being checked-out for at least two weeks. An item may be reserved for one week when requested by someone in advance, either by phone or e-mail.
Fines: We do not currently charge fines for overdue materials. Those people who do not return their materials in a timely manner will be contacted by telephone or e-mail until the loan is resolved by its return or replacement.
When?
The library is open for self-checkout on Sunday mornings from 9:45 until 11:00. A library volunteer may or may not be there to assist. Access to the library at times other than Sunday morning must be arranged with the church librarian or through the church office.
Circulating materials may be returned to the church library when it is open, or to the church librarian’s mailbox in the church office when the library is closed.
Where?
At this time, the library can only provide services for those who are able to come to the church to collect materials. Reference assistance is also available by e-mail and telephone. Unfortunately, we currently do not have the resources to provide services for shut-ins or those unable to come to the church library.
Policy Review and Revision
This policy may be reviewed and revised at any time the church librarian and/or library team deems necessary, and at no less than once every two years. It is advised that revisions be discussed fully and agreed upon before finalizing. All changes shall be posted as an update to the church library’s website and in the church library itself for patrons’ information.
Last Revised: September 29, 2007
