Borrowing Materials
Library cards will be issued upon the completion of a library card registration form. Authorized users include active duty military, retired military, dependents of active duty or retired military, DOD civilian employees, and contract employees with a CAC card. Individual library accounts will be issued to anyone with a valid Government ID card or Common Access Card (CAC) with MWR privileges.
Overdue Items
It is the responsibility of the borrower and sponsor to ensure all library materials are returned on time. Overdue notices are delivered by email, or USPS depending upon the customer. First Sergeants and Commanders are contacted when items are not returned after the third overdue notice. Borrowing privileges are suspended until all overdue items are returned.
Lost or Damaged Items
All materials checked out are to be returned in the same condition and with all components intact. This includes, but is not limited to, cases, covers, inserts and labels. Lost or damaged materials will be replaced by the customer with an exact copy of the item checked out. Contact Library at 707-424-3279 before purchasing a replacement.
If you see any problem with your library materials, contact the Library at 707-424-3279 ASAP
Unattended Children
The library is a fun and enriching place, but like most busy public places, it may present hazards for unsupervised children. For the protection and well-being of children who enjoy libraries, the following policy and safety tips have been established:
Mitchell Memorial Library welcomes children of all ages to use library resources and attend programs; however, parents and guardians need to be aware that staff cannot be responsible for unattended children.
Young children (9 and under) are not to be left alone in the library at any time.
School age children and young teens (10-14 years old) should not be left unattended for extended periods of time.
Anyone who does not adhere to the public behavior standards will be asked to leave the library.
If children are not picked up by library closing time, Security Forces will be called at the discretion of the staff. This policy is intended for the protection and safety of the children of this community.
Food and Drinks
NO FOOD OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED IN THE LIBRARY.
Food and drinks are NOT ALLOWED in the computer area.
Open containers are NOT ALLOWED in the library.
Beverages with secure lids are allowed in the library.
Keep It Clean
Cleanliness is extremely important to protect library materials and preserve the facility. Customers are asked to return used materials to the desk after use in the building, to push in chairs, and discard their own trash. NO FOOD OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED IN THE LIBRARY. Closed drinks are allowed.
Noise Policy
Noise levels are to be kept to a minimum as this is a small facility and sound carries easily. This includes disruptive children, talking on cell phones, and general loud discussions. Library staff members will request cooperation. Those refusing to cooperate will be asked to leave the facility.
Cell Phone Use
The use of cell phones is allowed inside the library. As a courtesy to library patrons, users are asked to set cell phones to ring in vibrate/silent mode upon entering the library. The Library reserves the right to ask anyone using a cell phone to go outside the building when conversations are disruptive to other patrons.
Public Use of Computers and Wireless Access
The Mitchell Memorial Library provides access to computers and the Internet as one means of fulfilling its mission to "provide excellent, innovative library services to our diverse communities." At this time the only way to log on to computers is with a guest pass. A valid DoD ID must be shown to get a guest pass. All resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all users, with the understanding that it is the individual user's responsibility to demonstrate good judgment, respect for others, and appropriate conduct while using Library resources and facilities. Please respect others' rights to read and view. Unless a patron is viewing material that is harmful or obscene, Library staff will not interfere with another patron's right to privacy. As with other Library resources and facilities, parents or legal guardians are responsible for their children's use of the Library's computers and the Internet. Please report equipment problems to Library staff. It is illegal to physically or electronically modify computer equipment or tamper with hardware or software. Materials obtained or copied from the Internet may be subject to copyright laws. US Copyright Law (United States Code Title 17) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by the principles of "fair use." Patrons are responsible for determining legal use of copyrighted materials. Each patron must use his or her own library card to log in to the computers. No more than two patrons may use a computer at one time. Exceptions may be made based on special circumstances. In order to afford maximum access for all, the Library regulates the amount of time each user has on the computers per day. The Mitchell Memorial Library offers wireless Internet access in each of our libraries. Library users are expected to abide by this policy. Failure to adhere to these policies and laws can result in loss of library privileges and/or legal action. If you need more information or have questions about this policy, please contact the staff at the library.
Donation Policy
WE DO NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS at THIS TIME.
Exceptions may be made by the Supervisory Librarian.
Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Policy- Mitchell Memorial Library
Any patron who is in good standing with the Mitchell Memorial Library is eligible for interlibrary loan services. No age restrictions apply; children as well as adults can request materials. The Mitchell Memorial Library’s existing user confidentiality policy applies also to ILL requests. Due to staffing limitations, individual patrons are restricted to a total of 2 requests per week.
Interlibrary loan is for printed material only. We are unable to request audiovisual materials, videogames, board games, or other media items.
Requests are handled within 48 hours (business days). Materials may not be available quickly due to availability of an item at loaning institutions, lack of staffing or mail delivery delays. If a request for a title is needed within a month, we are happy to request but cannot guarantee the item will arrive before it is needed. The loan period is determined by the lending library. The lending library also determines whether an item can be renewed or not and for how long.
Mitchell Memorial Library does not charge for Interlibrary Loan services. This means we also do not borrow from libraries which charge for materials. Depending on the resource being requested, this may mean the item will be unavailable. Most times this is not the case, however it is always a possibility.
According to Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States from the American Library Association, the borrowing library is responsible for a material from the time it leaves the lending library until it is back on the shelves at the lending library. If the post office loses the material, then the borrowing library is still responsible and will have to pay for the loss. If the patron loses the materials, then the patron will have to pay for the material including any additional fees imposed by the lending library. This is in accordance with DAFI34-101 17.17 which states:
“17.17. Replacing or Paying for Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Materials. The library program manager must ensure borrowers replace or reimburse the library for all lost, damaged, and destroyed materials. (T-3). Lost, damaged, and destroyed materials are replaced with a new copy of the same title or a title selected and approved by the librarian. (T-3). The patron reimburses the library for lost or damaged materials in accordance with the standard payment procedures outlined in Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) 7010.1-R, General Accounting and Finance Systems at Base Level. (T-1).”
Borrowed materials must be handled with extra care and returned to Mitchell Memorial Library on or before the due date. Materials must be returned inside the library at the returns desk and never in the outdoor book drop. Materials not picked up by the end of 7 days of notification will be returned to the lending library.
Materials Reconsideration Policy
The Mitchell Memorial Library adheres to the principles of intellectual freedom outlined in the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association and further explicated in the Freedom to Read Statement, and The Freedom to View Statement.
The resources and materials provided by the Library are selected in accordance with the Library's Collection Development Policy which incorporates the above guiding documents. It is the responsibility of the Library to ensure that different points of view are represented in the materials and resources provided in the Library collections. Inclusion of a particular resource does not constitute endorsement or advocacy of the ideas or statements found therein.
The library user’s choice of library materials to read or view is an individual matter. A person may reject materials for oneself. The role of the Library is to provide access of those materials to other library users. The Library recognizes that certain materials are controversial and that any given item may offend some library users.
The procedures enumerated below have been developed to assure that the requests of those who disagree with the inclusion of specific items in the collection are handled in an attentive and consistent manner.
During the review process the Library will take appropriate action to insure that the item continues to be available.
Revised 07/08/2022
