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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">When the parent has bills, we put a note on the child’s card as well as their own. We do not let the parent use the child’s card to get out of paying their own
bill and check out items for themselves. </span><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">New: We are also not going to let them use the child’s card to get childrens’ items – because they are still the co-signer and no
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</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">If the child comes alone and uses his/her card for their own children’s materials –and their card is in good standing – we ignore the note about the parent and let the child
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I’ll see what happens the first time we try the stuff in red!
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Heidi Rawson<br>
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<b>To:</b> Laura, Hauch <laura.hauch@buchananlibrary.com>; michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Children's Library Cards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I have also worked in retail and watched people go through their wallet looking for a credit card that will be accepted for what they
are trying to buy! I have also had parents go through a pile of their kid's cards looking for one that can be used and it always reminded me of my retail experience!!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">We have a limit of 5 items at a time for things like DVDs and Audio Books. I have known parents to get infants a library card with adult
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">That said I follow this discussion with interest. I wonder if we can legally deny library service to someone based on the "crimes" of
their other family members. I don't remember everything from my school days but the term "corruption of blood" is something that has never left my memory!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 27, 2016 11:36 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Children's Library Cards</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">At Buchanan District Library, in order for a minor to receive a library card, their parent or guardian must have a valid library card
linked to their account. We use Biblionix Apollo, and it allows the creation of family groups and fine-sharing across family groups. Anyone in the same household is part of the same family group, and when one is blocked because of fines in excess of $5.00,
all family members are blocked. A parent with a card but not in good standing could sign their child up for a card, but that card would not be usable until the fines on the entire family’s account are paid down.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">As for age when a child may get their own card- we have an unofficial policy of “as soon as they can write their name,” but if a parent
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<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a> [<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Margaret Bentley<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 27, 2016 11:22 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Children's Library Cards</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">We have similar problems. We also issue children's cards at any age, and are considering changing policy to allow us to link the children's and parent's
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<pre style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Margaret Bentley <o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<pre style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Shiawassee District Library--Owosso<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
<pre style="background:white"><span style="color:black">502 W. Main<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<pre style="background:white"><span style="color:black">989-725-5134<o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">On 6/27/2016 11:10 AM, Sandie Schulenburg wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> Here at the Brighton District Library, children can received a card at any age, even newborn. And yes, we also have 'abuse' of cards by parents who
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> We are about to change our policy so that a parent can only open a card for a child if the parent's card is in 'good standing'; the same would be true
at time of renewal. We have not yet put this in place, so can't report on how it works! But, this policy would address your concern. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mary Beth Reasoner<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 22, 2016 3:52 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">At this morning's Staff Meeting at Tecumseh District Library, we had a rousing discussion about when a child should be eligible to receive a library card.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Our current policy is that a child can receive a TDL library card at any age. The Registration Card is filled out and signed by the parent or legal guardian.
They then sign a Release Form that emphasizes it is <b>their </b>responsibility to keep the card in good standing and allows them access to the child's borrowing record.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Youths under the age of 18 will be issued their own Resident or Non-Resident library card when the parent or guardian signs a registration form and assumes all financial
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I agree with our current policy (no age limit, no grade limit, no can-they-write-their-name limit) because it allows equal access to all children within
our service area (and I am aware of the Library Bill of Rights for Minors which I will share with the staff), but the group had several strong differing opinions. So I promised my Director and colleagues that I would request feedback from other libraries via
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