Library Card
Your FREE library card entitles you to sign out library materials or use public access computers. You are responsible for all materials checked out on your card. For those patrons under the age of 14, ultimate responsibility lies with the parent/guardian who has signed the card. It is advisable to report lost or stolen library cards.
Loan Period
Library materials are signed out for a 3 week period*. Renewals are permitted on most material provided there is no other patron waiting for that item.
*Exceptions may include specially-requested material borrowed from another library or material for which there is a wait list.
Lost, Damaged, & Unreturned Material
The card holder to whom library material is issued is responsible for the return of the material. Fees are charged for lost, unreturned, or damaged library materials.
When material borrowed through the Interlibrary Loan system is lost, the fees are set by the owning library.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct policy is intended to support a welcoming and enjoyable environment for library employees, library volunteers, contracted staff, and the public, while maintaining the safety and security of AVRL property without disruption to library services.
Supervision of Users
Children who require supervision must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver when using the library facilities. It is expected that a library user, of any age, requiring supervision will be accompanied by a parent/caregiver (see Code of Conduct).
Pets in the Library
Pets are not permitted in the Library. Service animals are welcome.
(see Code of Conduct).
Privacy Policy
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library (AVRL) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users.
Computer Use
Anyone wishing to use a library computer is required to register at the circulation desk. Users are responsible for acquainting themselves with the “Computer and Internet Access Policy” which are posted at each work station. Also please see our Social Networking Policy.
Contests
The Contests Policy is intended to support equitable and transparent contests conducted by Annapolis Valley Regional Library.
Right to Intellectual Freedom
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board has adopted as policy the Canadian Federation of Library Associations Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries.
Selection Policy
The Selection Policy guides staff in choosing materials to be added to or withdrawn from the Library’s collection and informs the public about the principles by which selections are made.
Patrons who would like to express a concern regarding material selected can do so via the Reconsideration of Library Material form.