USING THE LIBRARY

Any resident of Scott County may use the library’s services by signing an application card and agreeing to observe the rules and regulations of the library. Children under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian register for them. The child’s parent or legal guardian must be with them at all times.

All patrons entitled to borrow books from the library will be given a barcode identification card that must be presented whenever materials are borrowed from the library. If the card is lost, a new card can be provided for a fee of $2.00. Library cards expire four years from the date of issuance and may be renewed.

To register for a library card, one must be a resident of Scott County and must provide a reference for address verification (any postmarked piece of mail) and two proofs of identification—a picture ID from List A and proof of permanent address from List B. Each patron must present his or her own checkout card for each transaction.

SSCPL Loan Policies

Books, AudioBooks, Playaways
3-week loan
$0.25/day late fee
Up to 2 renewals

DVDs
1-week loan
$0.25/day late fee
Up to 2 renewals

Magazines
2-week loan
$0.25/day late fee
Up to 1 renewal

Book Drop
To protect DVDs, audiobooks & Playaways from damage, these must be returned inside at a circulation desk when returning to the Austin or Lexington Branch.
At the Scottsburg location a book drop at the Main Street entrance is for the convenience of patrons to return all library materials. Please make sure to put all DVDs and audiobooks in the “Media” slot.

A Maximum of 100 items may be checked out

15 or more overdue items and/or over $10 in fines will result in library privileges being temporarily suspended.  Courtesy overdue email notices are sent 3 days before materials are due and on the day they are due back.  No email address?  Printed notices will be mailed 14 & 18 days after the date materials are due, with a final notice/bill being sent after 45 days.

Losses and Damages
Borrowers will be held responsible for the proper care and safe return of all books and other library materials. A charge will be made to the patron for damage to or for failure to return library materials. Patrons who have fines less than $10 may continue to check out items. Patrons who have fines of more than $10 will not be able to check anything out until payment has been made.

Computer Usage

Have a valid library card?
Use any open computer by logging on with the library card number.  Daily time liit:  3hours

No valid library card?
Use a valid picture ID to obtain a guest pass at the main desk.  Daily time limit:  2 hours

Patrons must review the Internet and Computer Acceptable Use Form and sign a user agreement before using any of the library’s computers or internet services. User agreements are updated annually. All patrons must provide their library card, driver’s license, or state I.D. to be held at the desk while the computer is in use. Patrons may only use the computer assigned to them by staff. Time limits may be imposed as needed. Children 15 and under must be accompanied and supervised by their parent or legal guardian at all times.

• WiFi—Free wireless access is provided in the building. Patrons must acknowledge that they agree with our internet policies via the web portal before WiFi access will be provided.
• Computer Assistance—The library offers one-on-one technological assistance by appointment as well as regular computer literacy workshops at the Scottsburg branch.

Please visit the main desk for more information.

• eBooks and Digital Audiobooks—Patrons may check out up to 10 ebooks and digital audiobooks through OverDrive, using their library card number.
• Photocopier—The library has a self-service photocopier, which is available to the patron at $0.10 per sheet. Double-sideded photocopies are $0.20 per page. Color photocopies are $0.25 per page, and double-sided color photocopies are $0.50 per page.
• Fax Machine—Patrons may send and receive faxes for $1.00 per page at the desk.
• Microfilm—The library has a microfilm machine. Patrons may print copies for $0.10 per page.
• Inter-Library Loan Service—The library can obtain materials for the patron from other libraries. Late items will result in a late fee of $1.00 per day.
• Genealogy Materials—Genealogy materials and rare books on state and local history are available for in-library use. They do not circulate.
• Meeting Rooms—Meeting rooms are available for reservation by application. Please call for more information.
• Public Library Access Card (PLAC)—Public Library Access Cards permit loans from other Indiana Public Libraries for an annual fee.
• General Services—Newspapers, Summer Reading Program, Library Instruction, Story Hours, and more.