Fees, Loan Periods, Limits And Charges

To ensure the equitable operation of the library and that library materials and equipment are available in a timely fashion, the Board establishes the following fees, loan periods, and limits. Note that adult library cards have a limit of 100 items total; youth library cards have a limit of 60 items total.

Print Materials  Loan Period  Limit  Charges  
Fiction Books  21 days    See List of Charges below 
Fiction Books – NEW  7 days    See List of Charges below 
Nonfiction Books  21 days    See List of Charges below 
Youth Materials  21 days    See List of Charges below 
Youth Book & CD Sets  21 days  16  See List of Charges below 
Periodicals (Magazines)  7 days    See List of Charges below 
Book Club Kits   42 days  2  See List of Charges below 
Interlibrary Loan Fee  Determined by loaning library or 21 days  Determined by loaning library  $2 per item requested; loaning library may charge additional fees 
Audiovisual (AV) Materials       
Audiobooks (BOCDs & MP3s)  21 days  16 per format  See List of Charges below 
Movies (DVDs & Blu-rays)  7 days  4 per format  See List of Charges below 
TV Series  21 days  4 per format  See List of Charges below 
Video Games  7 days  2 per format  See List of Charges below 
Music CD  21 days  16  See List of Charges below 
Interlibrary Loan Fee  Determined by loaning library or days above per item type  Determined by loaning library  $2 per item requested; loaning library may charge additional fees 

 

Mobile Library      
All materials  28 days  See above per item type  See List of Charges below 
Equipment       
Overhead Projector  4 days  1  See List of Charges below 
35mm Slide Projector  4 days  1  See List of Charges below 
Screens  4 days  1  See List of Charges below 
Laptop  7 days  1 per family  See List of Charges below 
Hotspot  7 days  1 per family  See List of Charges below 
Meeting Room Equipment       
Easel   Per meeting  2  See List of Charges below 
Laptop w/AV Cart   Per meeting  1  See List of Charges below 
Microphone   Per meeting  2  See List of Charges below 
Projector – 35mm Slide   Per meeting   1  See List of Charges below 
Projector – Permanent    Per meeting  1  See List of Charges below 
Piano (Cottonwood Room)   Per meeting  2  See List of Charges below 
TV/VCR/DVD Player   Per meeting  1  See List of Charges below 
Whiteboard  Per meeting  1  See List of Charges below 
Fees        
Fax – sending      $.50 per fax 
Fax – receiving      $.10 per page 
Copies – black & white      $.10 per page 
Copies – color      $1.00 per page 
To Purchase       
Blank CD      $1.00  
Flash Drive (USB)      $5.25  
Envelope      $.25  
Laminating Sheet      $1.00 
Stamp      Current cost for a stamp 
3D printing fee      $.10 per ounce 
Clear Book Jackets  Size 9, 10, 12, and 14    $.50 each 
Clear Book Jackets  Size 16    $.50 each 

LOST/DAMAGED ITEMS POLICY

LIST OF CHARGES  

(for material and equipment checked out or used in house)  

 

Charges  

Material or Equipment Returned without Barcode 

$1.00 

Material or Equipment Returned without RFID Tag 

$2.00 

Lost Material 

Cost of Item + Processing Fee 

Damaged Material – Returned to Library 

One-half cost of item + Processing Fee 

Damaged Material – Not Returned to Library  

Cost of Item + Processing Fee 

Lost or Damaged Equipment  

Cost of Equipment  

OR   

Cost of  Repair if Repair Restores Function 

Processing Fee – Book  

$5.00 

Processing Fee – AV  

$5.00 

Collection Agency for long overdue items 

$10.00 
  1. Responsibility – In return for the right and privilege to use Laramie County Library System, you are responsible for
    1. ensuring that books, materials, and other equipment are returned when due
    2. paying promptly all charges against your library card account or the library account of any minor you have signed for a library card account
    3. paying collection costs and fees incurred by the library in obtaining payment of monies or the return of materials owed to the library by the signee of the library card.
  2. Renewals – You may renew most materials up to two times, unless another borrower has placed a request on the material. This includes using the renewal function and/or checking materials in and checking out again. You may renew materials by contacting us in person or over the phone, using a Self-Check station, or by accessing your account online.
  3. Collection Fees – When materials or equipment are 35 days overdue or damaged materials or equipment are not paid for, we may turn over your library account to a collection agency. You are responsible for paying all collection agency fees. There is a $20.00 fee each time an account is turned over for collection. You will not be able to check out any material or equipment until your account is cleared.
  4. Lost and Damaged Materials or Equipment – You are responsible for all materials checked out on your library card. The parent or guardian signing for a minor’s library card is responsible for all materials checked out on the minor’s card, even if the minor has reached the age of majority. You are responsible for the replacement cost of any lost library material or equipment. Damaged equipment is the entire cost of the equipment whether returned to the library or not. If the equipment can be repaired to full usefulness, we may charge you only for the cost of repair. (See LOST/DAMAGED MATERIALS POLICY)
  5. Refunds – Refunds will be issued in cash or check for amounts that are $10.00 and under. Refunds for amounts that are over $10.00 will be issued in check only.
    1. For cash refunds the patron will need to go to the Business Office on the second floor of the library from Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
    2. For refunds that will be a check, we will issue refunds following the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
    3. We will issue refunds over $10.00 via check or crediting your library account following the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. If issued refund checks are not cashed or do not clear the bank within 6 months of the issue date, the funds will be considered a donation to the library.
  6. Interlibrary Loans – The library may borrow materials from another library in Wyoming or from libraries across the United States via interlibrary loan (ILL).
    1. There is a $2.00 fee for ILL requests.
    2. You may place requests using your account online or at any public service desk.
    3. Fees charged by the loaning library are your responsibility; this may include overdue fees.
    4. The limit of outstanding requests and checked out interlibrary loan materials is eight, excluding magazine and journal articles.
  7. Copyright Law – The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the reproduction of library materials. You are responsible for any copyright infringement for copies you make.
  8. Homebound Services – If you receive homebound services from the library, you are exempt from the following policies:
    1. All materials checked out to a “homebound” library card check out for 28 days.
    2. There are no ILL fees.
    3. The number of items allowed per visit is determined by the library employee responsible for this service, except for DVDs and Blu-rays with a limit of eight.
    4. No DVDs that are shelved in the new section of the Audiovisual Collection may be checked out to a “homebound” library card.