Terms and Conditions of Membership for the Mid West Libraries Consortium

•  It is preferred that members present their library card when borrowing items from any of the Consortium Libraries. However, documents that provide two points of identification (e.g. driver's license, bill with name and address) will also be accepted.  Items will not be issued if either a membership card or sufficient identification cannot be presented at the time of loan. 
• Members must take full responsibility to ensure all items receive proper care while on loan to themselves or other persons who they have joined under themselves.   
• Our collections include material for all ages. While placement of material, throughout the physical collection and the provision of access to online resources is carried out by library staff based on professional knowledge and evaluation, this should be used as a guide only. It is not the responsibility of Library staff to exercise a supervisory or restrictive role in determining which library resources young people may use or access, except where material is classified as restricted under the Western Australian Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to monitor the suitability of both physical and online library resources used by their children.
• It is requested that members return or renew all items on or before the due date. If items are not returned within 14 days of the due date, members will be unable to borrow any more items until the overdue items are returned.  Where items have been lost or damaged, members will be unable to borrow items until a replacement cost for the items has been paid.  If a lost item is found, once the item is returned all charges will be removed and borrowing rights can be resumed.
• If a lost item is paid for and if the item turns up in 3 months and is in good condition, members may receive a refund on presentation of proof of payment eg receipt.
• Members are requested to notify the Library if a library card is lost or stolen and a block will be placed on their card to avoid being charged for any items that may be borrowed by an unauthorized person.  There is a small fee for the replacement of Library cards. 
• Please notify the library if you have a change of contact details. (The Library will not be responsible for member non-receipt of invoices or notices if updated changes have not been provided.)
• Members are required to comply with Terms and Conditions of Use associated with accessing e-resources and online databases with the Library card.
• Library Services Terms and Conditions of Use are subject to change without notice.

All patrons must abide to the following conduct in the Libraries:

• Behave respectfully, considering the rights and comfort of other users and staff.
• Supervise young people for whom they are responsible.
• Treat Library facilities, equipment and collections with care.
• Keep personal belongings in their control at all times.
• Public access computers MAY NOT be used for any activities that are unlawful or unacceptable, including but not limited to gaining access to any material that is pornographic, offensive or objectionable.
• Comply with conditions of the Copyright Act 1968.

I note that the Consortium is part of the State wide library network and that personal details provided here, may be shared with other participating local government authorities with whom an ICT system is shared. 

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