FFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 2018
APPLICATION: Patrons
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To ensure that Library Cards are issued to authorized users of the Massapequa Public Library.
POLICY
Who may apply for a Library card:
- Massapequa School District 23 residents; non-resident property owners; teachers employed by the Massapequa School District who live outside Nassau County; and people who are living in the District temporarily.
- Massapequa School District 23 residents and non-resident property owners must provide in two (2) pieces of current identification, one from Column A and one from Column B below, with their name and address*.
- People who are living in the District temporarily (for example, during Superstorm Sandy) will be issued a three month card and must provide proof of temporary residence in form acceptable to the Director.
- Teachers employed by the Massapequa School District who live outside Nassau County must provide a pay stub or a letter from the School District stating they are currently employed, and they will be issued a card without Direct Access which expires annually.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| New York State driver’s license or permit | Tax bill |
| New York State vehicle registration | Current utility bill or credit card bill |
| Non-driver identification | Bank or checking account statement |
| School ID | |
| Official rent receipt or rental agreement |
* A Post Office Box is acceptable with additional proof of residency as outlined above.
Young Adult (Teen) cards are issued to students in grades 7 through 12 who have a current Massapequa School District ID card, a report card, or a class schedule as acceptable proof of residency.
To issue a youth card to a child, the parent or guardian must have a card. To apply for a child’s library card, the parent or guardian must present his/her own ID. In addition, the child must be present to apply for the card. Children not yet in Kindergarten may obtain a library card upon parent or guardian’s request.
Library card renewals must be done in person at the Circulation Desk with one proof of residency from Column B above for an immediate renewal.
There is a charge of $1.00 for the first lost or replacement card; a charge of $3.00 will be incurred for each lost or replacement card thereafter.
Cards can be purchased by those living outside of the Nassau Library System’s service area. The cost is $395 per year.
RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the Circulation Desk staff to make sure all documents provided to obtain a Library card fall within the parameters of this Policy. If a question arises as to the validity of a document or of a patron’s required residency, staff must consult the Director or the Assistant Director for approval.
APPROVED: October 16, 2013
REVISED: December 10, 2018, November 18, 2019
REVIEWED BY/ON: December 10, 2018