KCKPL Services and Policies
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Borrowing Privileges Up to 50 books and magazines, and a limited number of audio materials and computer software may be checked out for three weeks at a time, unless a shorter period is specified. Please check the due dates on the receipts received at checkout time. You must be 18 or older to check out video tapes and DVDs. A total of twelve videos/DVDs may be checked out at a time. Feature videos and DVDs check out for four days and may not be placed on hold. Feature video tape and Feature DVD checkout is limited to three per card at any one time. Nonfiction videos and DVDs check out for seven days. The checkout limit for CDs is fifteen. |
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Asked Questions Information about library cards, borrowing limits, checking accounts online and fines. Also included are library card applications to print out and bring to the library. |
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Computer Resources Patrons may use public access computers in the library with Internet access and a variety of software programs, including word processing and subject tutorials. Online database resources are also available at all four branches. Bibliographic computer searches of some online databases are also available for the cost of online time. To use the full access Internet stations, patrons need a library card in good standing (not blocked or barred) in their possession. Please see Computer and Internet Use Rules. All patrons are guaranteed 60 minutes without interruption the first time they sign in for computer use each day at Main and West Wyandotte. At Argentine, patrons are guaranteed 30 minutes without interruption the first time they sign in for computer use each day. After the initial time period, the patron can be bumped to make room for a new user if there are no free workstations. The patron who has been logged in for the greatest total number of minutes of computer use for that date will be the first to be bumped. Once a patron has been bumped, he/she may sign up for additional computer use when one becomes available. The user may be bumped again if he/she has the most cumulated time for the day. Computer users may print web-pages and other documents at each branch. Computer printouts are $.10 per page. KCKPL does not offer special printing services to patrons, and will not load special paper in KCKPL printers. Patrons who wish to print documents on special paper will need to visit a copy service. KCKPL staff offer a variety of classes to help patrons learn how to use computers. Classes included basic computer skills and training for programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. See the Calendar of Events for a full class schedule. The Computer Training Lab at the Main Library may be reserved by other libraries or library organizations for training purposes. The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is happy to work with other community organizations to develop and present training within the constraints of staff time and existing hardware and software. |
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Library Materials If library materials are returned damaged seriously enough that they cannot be returned to the shelf for checkout, the current retail cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee will be billed to your library card. Serious damage includes stains from liquids or food, bite marks, markings with ink or other substances, and torn or missing pages. Patrons may keep damaged items after payment in full. If a damaged item can be repaired and put back on the shelf, a charge for the minor damage will be billed to the account. |
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Fax Service Public fax service is not available at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. |
Fines, Overdue Materials and Fees
Patrons may pay for fines and fees by cash, check or money order. KCKPL does not accept credit cards or debit cards. KCKPL will charge a $30.00 fee for all bad checks. |
For Sale
Patrons are responsible for payment for all computer printouts made while using public access computers. |
| Holds Holds may be placed to reserve materials either at the library or on-line by logging into a user account. Nonfiction video tapes or DVDs may be reserved. No holds are allowed on feature films in any format |
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Internet Use Public access to the Internet is available at all four library locations. Please see the Computer and Internet Use Rules and the Internet and Computer Use Policies for more information. All patrons must sign a computer user agreement before using full access Internet stations. Effective July 1, 2002, parents must sign the computer user agreement for children age eleven and younger. Disclaimer: Since the Internet is a global electronic network, there is no governmental control of its users or content. The Internet and its available resources may contain material of a controversial nature, and KCKPL cannot censor access to material nor protect users from offensive information. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information and library staff cannot control the availability of information links that often change rapidly and unpredictably. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information they find. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children's use of computer resources and of the Internet through the Library's connection. Also, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of its Internet services. |
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Intrabranch Loans Requests for materials to be sent from another branch may be placed with adult or youth services staff. Nonfiction video tapes may be sent from another branch. No intrabranch loans are allowed for feature videos. |
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Interlibrary Loans Materials not available at the library may be requested through interlibrary loan. Requests for interlibrary loans should be placed with adult or youth services staff. There is no charge for placing an interlibrary loan request, however, patrons will be responsible for any charges submitted by the library from which the requested materials are obtained. For more information, please see the Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Policy. |
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Library Board The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is governed by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education. |
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Library Cards A library card may be obtained by showing proof of address and identification, including date of birth and social security or alternative ID number. Library cards must be renewed every two years, and ID verification is required at the time of renewal. Lost cards may be replaced for $1. Please bring your library card with you for checkout, renewals and some services. You may only check out materials on your own library card. Parents may not use their child's card, and spouses may not use each other's cards. At the time of application, parents of children under 12 may limit their child's access to the children's collection or allow access to all book collections. It is the patron's responsibility to report lost cards or changes of address, and patrons are responsible for materials borrowed and fines owed on a lost card until the date the library is notified of its loss. The KCKPL card is a metro card, and may be used to apply for borrowing privileges at other area libraries accepting metro cards. Metro cards from other area libraries may be used to apply for borrowing privileges at KCKPL. |
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Meeting Rooms Service, educational and nonprofit groups may use meeting rooms/areas free of charge at the Main, West Wyandotte and the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle libraries for informational, educational, cultural, recreational and civic activities. Social activities such as dances, parties and card games are not eligible within the library's informational, educational, recreational and cultural goals. Rooms are available during regular library hours and must be reserved in advance at the desired location. Contact any of the three library locations for more information and a room use application form. See our Meeting Room Policy for complete information. |
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Patron Notices As a service to our patrons, KCKPL mails out notices to remind patrons that materials are overdue. Notices are also mailed when patrons have materials on hold that are ready to be picked up. Patrons may also check their accounts online or call the circulation departments to obtain information about overdue items and items on hold. |
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Patron Records Circulation records cannot be revealed to anyone other than the patron or, in the case of children under 12, to the child's parent or legal guardian upon presentation of valid identification. This policy is in accordance with the American Library Association's Bill of Rights and the Kansas Open Records Act K.S.A. 45-201. |
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Proctor Services for Exams KCKPL staff do not proctor exams. Students who wish to take exams in a KCKPL facility must arrange for an independent proctor. |
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Programs The Library and the Friends of the Library provide a wide range of free or cost-recovery educational and recreational programs. A Calendar of Events is available at all locations. Children under five must be accompanied by a responsible adult. If special assistance is needed at a program, please call the library one week in advance. A schedule of events is available at each location. There is also an online calendar of events. |
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Public Equipment Public copiers and typewriters are available at Main, Argentine and West Wyandotte. Computers with Internet access and various software programs are available at all four locations. Audio listening and video viewing stations are free of charge. |
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Renewals All materials except videos may be renewed twice online, at any library location or by phone unless they have been placed on reserve by another patron. Your library card number is needed to renew by phone. |
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Returns All materials may be returned at any branch. Fines will be charged for overdue materials placed in the book drop. Book drops may be closed during holiday periods. |
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