Check Out the Video and DVD Collection at the Gates Public Library

Videos:

WE HAVE...

FINDING WHAT YOU WANT...

New titles are marked with a chartreuse sticker on the spine.
New popular videos/DVD’s are often charged out. You may place a hold on any title. Ask at desk if unsure of hold procedure.
Suggestions are welcome. Refer children’s suggestions to Donna Peasley, Children’s Librarian and all other suggestions to Melissa McHenry, Media Services Librarian.
Check online catalog for desired titles.
Adding “vhs” to your search will limit results to videocassettes.
Adding “DVD” will limit results to DVD’s.
You may also click the “Search Options” button and select video.

LOAN POLICIES...

Limit of five (5) videos per card, per visit
Limit of two (2) DVD’s per family per visit
3 day loan for fiction videos/DVD’s (no renewals)
1 week loan for non-fiction videos/DVD’s (no renewals)
Only literacy and described videos are available by inter-library loan. All other Gates videos/DVD’s do not circulate to other libraries. Holds may be placed on Gates videos/DVD’s, but holds must be picked up at Gates Library.
Most videos/DVD’s are for home use ONLY and may not be copied
The Library is not responsible for damage to equipment caused by library videos/DVD’s
Report problems with videos/DVD’s promptly by using the Report a Problem form located inside the case.

OVERDUE FINES...

$2.00 fine per day per title, $12.00 maximum fine
1st overdue notice occurs at 5 days; a bill for replacement is mailed at 6 weeks overdue

RETURN OF VIDEOS/DVD’s...

You must return Gates videos/DVD’s to Gates Library. If you return a Gates video/DVD to another library, you will be charged the daily fine until it is returned here.
Videos/DVD’s may be returned in the 24 hour drive-up window return drop per signs at window.

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