MPL provides access to dynamic collections, appropriate technology, and global information to support and enrich individual, family, and community life."
209 E Center St Madison, SD 57042
605-256-7525
There is a large investment of public funds in the Library’s collection. Rules are established to provide all patrons with an equal opportunity to use the materials and to protect the collections from damage or abuse.
Collection
Checkout Period
Renewal Period
Item Limits
Books
New Books
Magazines
Kids Magazines
DVDs, Blu-rays, and Video games
Interlibrary Loans
WiFi HotSpots
Library of Things
4 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
4 weeks
1 week
Varies
1 week
1 week
Once, for 4 weeks
Once, for 2 weeks
Once, for 1 week
Once, for 4 weeks
Once, for 1 week
Varies
Once, for 1 week
Once, for 1 week
20
20
6
6
4
6
1
1
Renewing Materials
May be Renewed
WiFi Hotspots
Magazines
Audiobooks
DVDs, Blu Rays, and Video Games
Library of Things
New Books
Item Limits
Patrons may have a total of 20 items checked out at any time. That total may include no more than:
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1 Library of Things item,
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1 WiFi Hotspot,
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6 Magazines,
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6 Audiobooks, and/or
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4 DVDs, Blu-Rays, and/or Video Games.
For example, a patron could check out 1 Library of Things item, 1 HotSpot, 6 Magazines, 6 Audiobooks, and 4 DVDs for a total of 18 items. They would then be able to check out up to 2 books to hit the total limit of 20 items.
Teachers may borrow more materials for class use.
Overdue Items
Overdue Materials Courtesy reminders are sent to email addresses before items are due, per the patron’s instructions. If items are not returned, overdue notices will be sent via email one, two, and three weeks after the due date. If items are still not returned after four weeks overdue, a notice that includes the replacement cost of the item will be mailed to the patron.
If the item is returned in good condition after this notice is sent, this replacement fee will be removed from the patron’s account. If items are not returned after this notice, additional overdue notices that include the replacement cost of the item will be mailed to the patron on a monthly basis until items are returned.
If items are subsequently returned in good condition, the replacement cost charges will be waived. If items are not returned the patron is responsible for paying the replacement cost of the item. If an item is not returned, the library will accept a replacement copy purchased by the patron. After a patron has been billed for the replacement cost of the item, if the patron reports the item “lost” he/she must make arrangements for payment of the replacement cost immediately in order to keep circulation privileges.
Damaged and Lost Items
In general, wear-and-tear damages sustained through normal use will incur no penalties. Wear-and-tear occurring through misuse or negligence will be charged as follows:
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If the damage is repairable, no charges will be assessed. Any additional occurrences will be cause for the withdrawal of borrowing privileges at the discretion of the Library Director.
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If the damage is unrepairable and necessitates replacement of the item, the charge will be equal to the current retail price of the item. Patrons will be allowed to keep damaged materials after they pay for replacing them and after the library staff has withdrawn the item from the Library’s collection.
If a patron pays for a replacement of a lost or damaged item, no overdue fines will be charged for that item. If a patron returns an item that has been lost after they have paid for the replacement, the cost of the item minus the overdue fine will be refunded to them.
Holds
A patron may reserve an item that is not yet finished processing or is on loan to another patron by placing it “On Hold.” This request may be made by phone, in person, or through computer access. Patrons will be notified by telephone, email, or mail when the reserved item is available. This item will be held for seven days; if the item is not picked up within that time, it will be loaned to the next patron on the waiting list or returned to the shelf, whichever is applicable.
A patron may have up to 6 holds on their card at any one time.
Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary Loan privileges are available to all registered patrons allowing them to borrow materials from other libraries through MPL. The Madison Public Library follows the state and national interlibrary loan codes.
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Further documentation about South Dakota ILL Codes can be found on the South Dakota State Library’s website here.
Further documentation regarding United States ILL Codes can be found on the Reference and User Service Association’s division of the American Library Association’s website here.
Adopted by the Madison Public Library Board of Trustees, May, 2015
Reviewed and Updated, May, 2022