CTBL Book Selection Policy
CTBL Braille Policy
CTBL Collection Development Policy
CTBL Collection Maintenance Policy
CTBL Digital Talking Book Machine Migration Policy
CTBL Interlibrary Loan Policies
CTBL Loan Policy

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CTBL Loan Period Policy

You may not lend CTBL materials to other people.

Loan Period for Books: The loan period begins from the date the patron receives the book. The length of the loan period for individual patrons is 1 month, for students 2 months and institutional deposit collections 3 months.

We would like to remind patrons that the newest books are the most popular and always have a waiting list. We encourage patrons to listen to and return these books in a timely fashion so other patrons will not have too long to wait.

Loan period for Braille: The loan period for Braille books is 2 months from the date the patron receives the book.

Loan Period for Magazines: Magazines circulated in cardboard mailing containers do not need to be returned. CTBL recorded magazines that arrive in plastic mailing containers should be returned to CTBL. They count as a book in patron accounts.

Loan Period for Descriptive Video: The loan period for descriptive video is 1 month from the date the patron receives the video.

You will not be charged a fine for overdue materials; however, persistent failure to abide by the Loan Policy may result in suspension of service for up to six months. Loosing excessive numbers of books may result in a reduction in the number of books allowed to be checked out at any one time or a suspension of service for up to six months.

Future Revision: This policy will be reviewed periodically, and revised as necessary to ensure the continued growth of the collection. (revised December 2010)