PATRON POLICIES:

PATRON TYPES:

The following are the patron types of the Burnet County Library:

● ABC - Adult Burnet County

● AO – Adult living outside Burnet County

● CHILD – Ages 5-16

● GROUP - Facilities and Organizations responsible for the care of multiple individuals

Group accounts are available to facilities and organizations that provide daily, weekly, or long-term care for multiple individuals, such as daycares, group homes, and assisted living facilities. An employee authorized by the Facility must bring their Photo ID, proof of employment (name badge, or other documentation with their name and the facility name), and proof of the Facility’s contact information. Up to two additional cards can be attached to the main account for Facility use. Each employee will need to sign for their card. By authorizing their employee to get a group account, the Facility assumes all responsibility for items checked out, including returning items by their due date, renewing eligible items, and paying any fines and fee that may accrue. In getting an account, the Facility is agreeing to abide by the Burnet County Library System’s borrowers’ agreement.

PATRON’S REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A LIBRARY CARD:

● Read the Borrower’s Agreement at the time of application

● Complete and sign the registration form

○ 17 years or older:

Submit form with acceptable photo ID and proof of current mailing address

○ 5 to 16 years old :

A parent or legal guardian with a library account in good standing is required to submit a signature and library card number. Child account will then be attached to parents or guardians.