Holds & Requests
How do I place a hold on library materials? |
A hold is a reservation for a particular item in the library's collection. You must have a valid library card to place a hold. You may place a hold in person at the library, by phone, or through your online account. When the item becomes available, the library will contact you requesting pickup at your earliest convenience. |
How do I place a hold using my account online? |
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How do I cancel a hold using my account online? |
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If an item is not available at Selwyn Public Library, is it possible to obtain it? |
Yes! Selwyn Public Library is a member of the province-wide inter-library loan service and can request materials from other library systems in and outside of Ontario. Visit our Inter-Library Loan Page for more information. |
Loans & Returns
How many items can I borrow from the library? |
There is no maximum on library material. However, borrowers are responsible for all material checked out on their card. |
How long may I borrow materials? |
DVDs are on loan for 1 week. Some multiple disk titles (such as TV series) may have a longer loan period. All other items are on loan for 3 weeks. An item can be renewed if no one has requested it. |
How can I find out when my library materials are due? |
You may ask at the library in person, by phone, or by reviewing your account on the Library's online catalogue. |
How do I see what materials I have on my card using the online catalogue? |
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What are the fines on overdue materials? |
20 cents per day per item. $2.00 maximum per item. DVD fines are 20 cents per day per item. $5.00 maximum. For a complete list of overdue material items/fines, click here. |
Must I pay my fines before I can take out library materials? |
When a borrower has over $20.00 in fines and/or replacement charges, borrowing privileges will be suspended until the fines are paid. |
What do I do if I have accidentally damaged or lost library material? |
For material lost or damaged beyond repair, as determined by library staff, you will be charged the cost of replacing the item. If original/current cost is not available, charges shall be the price of a comparative book, as determined by Library Services Centre yearly average book cost. |
Renewals
What items can be renewed? |
All items may be renewed a maximum of three times if no one has requested the item. |
How can I renew my library materials? |
You may ask at the library in-person, by phone, or by reviewing your account on the Library's online catalogue.
Note: If another person is waiting for the item, you will not be able to renew the item. |
How do I renew materials through my account? |
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