Policies

Library Use
Any person who lives, works, attends school or pays taxes in Mendham may request a library card according to policies set by the Board.  The Library is part of the Morris County system (MAIN) and, as such, all cardholders have limited privileges with all other MAIN. affiliates.  The library affords these same privileges to other MAIN. members.  You must be at least 5-years-old to get a library card.

Loan Periods
Books, audiobooks, videos, DVDs, and magazines may be borrowed from the Library:

• Books -  2 weeks

• Audiobooks - 2 weeks

• Feature (Fiction) Videos and DVDs  -  2 days, $1.00 charge

• Instructional (Nonfiction) Videos and DVDs - 1 week

• Magazines (current issue) - overnight

• Magazines (back issues) -  1 week

Renewals
Materials may be renewed if they have not been requested by another patron. You can renew in person or over the phone (973-543-4018). Books may be returned to any MAIN. library, but videos and audiobooks must be returned to the library at which they were borrowed.

Fines
There is no charge for loans of books, audiobooks, magazines, and instructional (nonfiction) videos and DVDs. Feature (fiction) videos and DVDs are subject to a $1 borrowing charge. Overdue books, audiobooks, and back issue magazines will incur a late fine of 10 cents per day.  Overdue current magazines, videos and DVDs will incur a late fine of $1.00 per day. Failure to rewind videos incurs a fine of $5.00 per tape. There is a $10.00 fine for putting Videos or DVDs in the book drop.  Replacement library cards incur a fine of $1.00 per card.

Reserves and Requests
Books in the Library's collection that are checked out may be put on reserve. Book's outside the Library's collection may be requested by interlibrary loan. You can make requests in person, on the phone (973-543-4018) or online.

Internet Use
In keeping with the Library’s mission to make accessible the broadest possible range of information in a variety of formats, the Mendham Township Library provides public access to the Internet.   The Library cannot control and is not responsible for the content or accuracy of information available on the Internet.  Any restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

Users failing to abide by the Internet etiquette rules listed below may be instructed to chose another Internet site or terminate the session.  Failure to comply with these instructions may result in termination of the computer session by the Library staff.  Individuals are expected to use the Internet in a responsible manner.  Please be considerate of your fellow patrons.

• Do not view or print materials inappropriate for use in a public setting.

• Do not alter, damage, abuse, or sabotage equipment or software, alter configurations or install any software.

• Users are liable for costs arising from malicious damage to Library equipment or software.

• Users may not use any Library terminal for illegal purposes.

• Users may not violate licensing agreements or copyright Laws.

• Please observe posted time limits if others are waiting.

Gifts and Donations Policy
Gifts are always appreciated and, in fact, monetary donations are essential to the library’s ability to function.  We would also welcome the gift of used audiobooks. Gifts-in-kind are gratefully accepted, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.