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Circulation Policies

Books may be checked out for 28 days. New books may be checked out for 14 days. CD-ROMs, Audio Books, and CDs circulate for 14 days.  Videos and DVDs may be borrowed for two business days.
 

1. Library Cards

Library Cards will be issued daily between 9:00 am and 8:45 pm.  On Friday and Saturday, library cards will be issued between 9:00 am and 4:45 pm. 

To receive a Bayonne library card, you must show two current forms of ID with your Bayonne address on them:

License or Non-Driver ID

            AND one of the following :            

Current phone bill, gas & electric bill, bank statement or credit card bill.

Children must show their school ID.

Children's cards will be issued to children in grades Preschool - 8.

Young Adult cards will be issued for high school aged patrons.

Both Children's and Young Adult card applications must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Children may not borrow CDs or videos.  Young Adults may not borrow videos.

Your first Bayonne library card is free. Replacements for lost cards are as follows :

$1 for the 1st replacement through the 4th

$5 for the 5th on

2. Shut-In Service

For patrons who are unable to get to the library due to age or infirmity, we offer a Shut-in Service. Please call 858-6971 if you feel you qualify. Deliveries and pick-ups are made once a month.

3. Bayonne resident card or golf ID card

To receive a Bayonne resident card or golf ID card,  you must show TWO current forms of ID with your Bayonne address on them :

License or Non-Driver ID

AND one of the following :

Current phone bill, gas & electric bill, bank statement or credit card bill.

Children must show their school ID

Pre-schoolers must show birth certificate

Bayonne resident cards are free.

Fee for golf card :         $20.00 for residents

                                    $  5.00 for seniors

Hours : 9-5 Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays

             1-9 Thursdays

 

Internet Policies

1. Mission 

The Free Public Library and Cultural Center of the City of Bayonne makes the Internet available to its residents to ensure members of the community access to ideas and information. 

2. Computer Use

Patrons can access the internet on computers in the Reference Room and Art & Music Room. Children age 12 or under, or adults accompanying children, may use the internet computers in the Children’s Room. All computers are equipped with Microsoft Word, and some also have Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Access. A valid library card in good standing is required to use the library’s computers. Patrons are only permitted to log into the computers using their own library card. Patrons will not be permitted to log into the computers using someone else’s card.  If you are not a Bayonne resident, please present a valid photo ID at the desk in order to use the computers. The time limit on all computers is 60 minutes per day. Additional time may be given if no one is waiting, at the discretion of the librarian on duty. If you need extra time, it is best to tell the librarian on duty before your session expires. You will only be able to log into the computers once per day, so please plan your research accordingly.

Printouts from library computers cost ten cents per page. At this time, only black and white printing is available. You are responsible for all printouts made from your computer, whether or not you are satisfied with the results. When you are ready to pick up your printouts, please inform the librarian at the desk which computer you are using. 

Please save your work! The Library is not responsible for work that is lost because it has not been saved or has been improperly saved. If you need assistance, please ask a librarian.

3. Responsibility of Library Staff and Users

Library staff will not monitor an individual’s Internet use, except for length of use in order to ensure equal opportunity of access for everyone.  The user, or the guardian of the minor, is responsible for his or her Internet session at all times.  The Library has installed filtering software to protect the general public for being exposed to inappropriate behavior of others.  Persons interested in pornography will ask the librarian to disable the computer to go the site.

The Free Public Library of Bayonne reserves the right to terminate an internet session that disturbs library services if that use involves behavior that violates the library’s policies. 

The Bayonne Public Library is not responsible for the accuracy, authoritativeness, timeliness, and usefulness of information for a specific purpose. 

 

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policies


PLEASE PLAN AHEAD WHEN REQUESTING MATERIALS. The time taken for an ILL loan to arrive depends on the difficulty of request, the availability of the material, and the size of the backlog in interlibrary loan. WE NEED A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS TO SEARCH, PROCESS AND RECEIVE EACH REQUEST. 

1. Definition 

An interlibrary loan is a transaction in which library materials, or a copy of a material is made available by one library to another upon request. 

2. Purpose

The purpose is to obtain material that is NOT AVAILABLE in the Bayonne Public Library catalog and to lend materials found in Bayonne Public Library that are not available in other libraries.


3. Borrowing 

  • Requests are limited to print materials, audio books, language tapes and CD’s, and music CD’s.
  • Photocopied articles from periodicals, which the Library does not own, may be obtained. Photocopies will generally not be requested from libraries that charge fees. If a patron indicates that they are willing to pay, effort will be made to obtain the article. The patron is responsible for the cost and must pay by money order made out to the lending library.
  • The Bayonne Library does not lend or borrow videos/DVDs.
  • Most Libraries will not lend the following materials: new items published within the last twelve months; rare or valuable materials, including manuscripts; microfiche; microfilm; reference items and materials from other specialized collections, such as the New Jersey Room.

4. Loan Period  

The lending library determines the loan period. Lending libraries determine any conditions regarding the use of their materials. Limitations such as “No Renewal” and “In Library Use Only” will be honored by Bayonne Public Library. There are no loan periods for articles.  

5. Renewals 

ILL items may be renewed ONCE for an additional period assuming there are no restrictions on renewal imposed by the lending library. The patron must speak to the person in the ILL department four days before the item is due back, in order to do this.

 6. Pickup and Return of Materials  

All materials borrowed through ILL must be picked up and returned at the main Bayonne Public Library (31st St. and Ave. C) front  desk only. DO NOT RETURN ILL ITEMS IN THE BOOK DROP. 

7. Privilege Abused 

Interlibrary loan may be suspended for those who abuse the privilege. 

8. Who May Use the Service 

The service is available to adult card members in good standing who are residents of Bayonne. If you do not meet this condition, please contact your home library. 

  • All interlibrary loans must be requested through the person at the FRONT DESK OF THE MAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
  •  Bayonne patrons must submit ILL requests IN WRITING on forms supplied by the library. Accurate personal information must be provided when making an ILL request. This information must include your name, address, telephone number, and most importantly, your library card number.
  • A patron may borrow three items at a time through ILL. Requests are limited to print materials, audio books, language tapes and CD’s, and music CD’s.
  • Patrons will be notified when the requested materials arrive at the library by telephone and/or postcard sent to the address listed on the ILL form. WE WILL HOLD ILL MATERIAL FOR ONLY FIVE DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION.

9. Borrower’s Responsibilities  

  • The borrower is responsible for picking up and returning materials on time to the main library branch ONLY.
  • The borrower is responsible for lost or damaged materials. The patron will pay the bill from the lending library by money order made out to the lending library.
  • Patrons using the ILL service agree to abide by this policy.

Note: PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ILL FORM TO REQUEST BOOKS THAT ARE LISTED IN OUR CATALOG. IF A BOOK IS LISTED IN OUR CATALOG BUT IS NOT CURRENTLY ON THE SHELF, PLEASE FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS TO PLACE A HOLD (RESERVE) ON THAT TITLE.  

CURRENT BEST SELLERS THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN OUR CATALOG AND BOOKS THAT ARE NOT YET PUBLISHED ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH INTERLIBRARY LOAN. PLEASE SPEAK TO A LIBRARIAN TO REQUEST THESE TITLES.