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Get a Library Card<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
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You can get a library card at the service desk at\u00a0any location<\/a>\u00a0of the Shelby County Library District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live within Shelby County, you may obtain a library card with no charge. \u00a0If you do not live in Shelby County, but are employed in Shelby County you may obtain a library card by showing proof of your employment. Cards for patrons under 18 years old will need a parent’s or guardian’s signature, identification and proof of address.\u00a0You must be old enough to sign your name in order to obtain a library card.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Resident Cards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you do not live in Shelby County but would like a Shelby County Library Card, the fee is $30.00 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Bring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you come to any Shelby County location for your card, you’ll need to fill out and sign an application. You will need a picture identification with proof of residency (driver’s license, or bill sent to home if you’re new to the area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewing Your Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Resident Library cards are issued for three years. All other cards are issued for one year. You can renew your card in person at the Circulation desk at\u00a0any location<\/a>\u00a0in the Shelby County Library District. You will still need to provide proof of residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report a Lost or Stolen Card Immediately<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Please call 205.439.5500 or come to any service desk. \u00a0Please report lost cards immediately because you are responsible for every item checked out on your card. There is a $3.00 cash replacement fee for lost cards.\u00a0(Please note at this time we cannot make change)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Checkout Information<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
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MATERIAL<\/strong><\/td>LOAN TIME<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Children’s Books<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
General Collection<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
Large Print Books<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
Easy Readers<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
Audio Books<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
Magazines<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
New Books\u00a0no renewals<\/em><\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
DVDs Limit 10\/no renewals on NEW DVDs<\/em><\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr>
Music CDs<\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr>
Non-Fiction Videos<\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr>
Children’s Computer Games\u00a0Limit 3<\/em><\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr>
Library Mobile HotSpot\u00a0no renewals<\/em><\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Renewals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can renew by phone by calling 205.669.3928. To renew online\u00a0click here to log into your account<\/a>.\u00a0 Once you’ve logged in, click on\u00a0Items Out<\/strong>\u00a0and then select the items you wish to renew. OR Call 205-991-1660 to renew by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t know how to log in to renew? Read on:
<\/em>Once you’ve clicked on the link to log into your account
Enter your\u00a0Barcode Number<\/strong>\u00a0(located on the back of your library card,\u00a0example- 21726123456789<\/em>)
Enter your\u00a0Password<\/strong>
Click on\u00a0Items Out<\/strong>
Select the items<\/strong>\u00a0you would like to renew
Click on\u00a0Renew Selected Items<\/strong>\u00a0OR\u00a0Renew All Items<\/strong>
After you have completed your renewals be sure to\u00a0Log Out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return of Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Library BOOKS can be returned to any Shelby County Library. All audio, video, games etc. must be returned to the branch you checked it out from. Mt Laurel has a drop box for items during off hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Materials in circulation may be requested through our\u00a0online catalog<\/a>, by phone at 205-991-1660, or in person at any desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your catalog search results you will see a “Place Request” button under the title. You will be prompted to choose a library location where your item will be held for you and you will receive email notification or an automated phone call that your item is ready for pickup. You have 5 business days to pick up your hold. Information on your requests is also available through your\u00a0My Account page<\/a>. Your account page will show the status of your request as “Held” when the item is at your pick up location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional statuses for requests listed in your online account may be ‘in transit’ (the item is on its way to your pick up location), 1 of 1 holds (you are first on a list of 1 hold) or 2 of 7 holds (you are 2nd on a list of 7 holds).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Using the Library<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
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Public Computers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At this time we have 2 computers available to the public.\u00a0Programs available for use on public computers are Microsoft 2013 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copying\/Printing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Copies<\/strong>\u00a0are $.10 per page for black & white and $0.50 for color
Scanning<\/strong>\u00a0is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Printing from public computers is $.10 for black & white and $0.50 for color. You must have exact change or pay by credit card at the Circulation desk.\u00a0We do not have change at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Room Rentals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are not renting out any meeting rooms during this time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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