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Library Cards
The Jamesburg Public Library encourages all members of the public to apply for a library card. To receive a library card, you must apply at the Jamesburg Public Library (229 Gatzmer Avenue Jamesburg, NJ 08831). There are four types of library cards that we offer:
- Adult Library Cards: Adult residents of the Borough of Jamesburg over the age of eighteen (18) are entitled to an Adult Library Card. Applicants are required to provide a photo ID with current residency or any document prepared by an officially recognized organization that states the applicant’s name and address. Patrons must be present to receive a library card. Adult Library Cards are valid for three (3) years and eligible for renewal thereafter.
- Juvenile Library Cards: Children of Jamesburg under the age of eighteen (18) may hold a Juvenile Library Card. The child’s parent/guardian must be a resident of the Borough of Jamesburg, and their signature must be on their application to register. The parent must be a card-carrying member of the Jamesburg Public Library in good standing. If a juvenile’s library card accrues $5 or more in library fines, the account of their parent/guardian will be penalized. Juvenile Library Cards are valid for three (3) years and eligible for renewal thereafter.
- Non-Resident Library Cards: Anyone who is not a resident of Jamesburg may apply for a Non-Resident Library Card. Applicants are required to provide a photo ID with permanent address or proof of residence. Patrons must be present to receive a library card. Non-Resident Library Cards are valid for one (1) year and eligible for renewal thereafter.
- “Works in Town” Library Cards: Anyone working in the Borough of Jamesburg may apply for a “Works in Town” Library Card. Applicants must provide a photo ID and proof of employment in the form of a pay stub from their employer. “Works in Town” Library Cards are valid for three (3) years and eligible for renewal thereafter.
What to Bring
Photo ID: An acceptable photo ID may be a government-issued photo ID, a photo ID issued by an accredited academic institution, or a photo ID issued by an employer.
Proof of Residence: A driver’s license, a tax utility bill, or any document prepared by an officially recognized organization that states the applicant’s name and address shall satisfy the proof of residence requirement for Adult Library Cards and satisfy the requirement for a document that states the applicant’s permanent address for Non-Resident Library Cards. Both requirements may be satisfied if the applicant’s photo ID also states the applicant’s permanent address.
Terms and Conditions
Patrons who wish to acquire a library card must agree to the following terms and conditions during the application process by signing the back of their library card. Patrons shall receive a copy of these terms and conditions during the application process.
- Patron Responsibility: All library cardholders will accept responsibility for any use of their library card and agree to abide by library policies and procedures.
- Transactions: All library cardholders shall present their library card for all account transactions.
- Fees and Lost or Damaged Property: All library cardholders shall pay for all lost or damaged materials and pay all fines and fees incurred on their card. All library cardholders shall acknowledge that fines for overdue items will be charged for each day the Library is open. The maximum fine for each item is $5. Lost or damaged items will be billed at replacement cost.
- Lost or Stolen Cards: All library cardholders shall report lost or stolen cards immediately. Upon notification, the Library will block a lost card number and issue a new card. Once a card is reported lost, that card number cannot be reinstated. Lost library cards will be replaced for a fee of $2.00.
- Updating Information: All library cardholders shall report changes of name, address, phone number, and e-mail promptly.
- Parent’s Responsibility: All library cardholders shall accept responsibility as parent/guardian for all fees, lost or damaged items on their child’s library cards until eighteen (18) years of age.
- Renewal Procedure: All library cardholders shall comply with renewal procedures when privileges expire by showing a photo ID and proof of residence or employment. At the time of renewal, all fines and fees must be paid in full.
- Suspension of Privileges: All library cardholders shall acknowledge that borrowing privileges will be suspended if the patron accrues more than $5 in fines. Any patron whose privileges have been denied may have the decision reviewed by writing to the Board of Trustees.
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