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SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOG
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35 West End Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 Telephone: (908) 725-1336 Fax: (908) 231-0608 http://www.lmxac.org/somervillelib
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who can get a library card at Somerville Public Library? Somerville Public Library Cards are available for FREE to the following individuals:
If you do not meet any of the above qualifications, you may obtain a special subscriber card for a donation of only $20 which will provide full library privileges for one year from date of purchase. 2. How do I get a library card ? In order to get a Somerville Public Library Card, you must come to the Somerville Public Library with valid identification. Types of acceptable identification include the following:
Back to Top3. Can I use my library card at the Somerset County Library?The Somerville Public Library is not a member of the Somerset County Library system. Somerville library cards cannot be used at any branch of the Somerset County Library system. Back to Top4. Where is my library card valid? If you have a Somerville Library card, you may use it at all of the libraries listed below. Please note that other libraries' lending policies may be different. Raritan Valley Federation of Libraries (RVF)
Libraries of Middlesex Consortium (LMXAC)
Middlesex Union Reciprocal Associated Libraries (MURAL)
* Belongs to both LMXAC and MURAL + Belongs to RVF, LMXAC, AND MURAL Back to Top5. What are the library's borrowing policies?
Back to Top6. How long can I borrow an item?Except for the following material, all library materials have a 28 day circulation period. The others are: New Audio Media New Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction—14 days Periodicals—14 days Puppets—14 days Puzzles—14 days Entertainment Videos and DVD's Back to Top7. Can I renew items by telephone?Yes, but with a few exceptions
8. What are the fines for books and other materials?
Back to Top9. Can I look at the library catalog from home over the Internet? Yes. The library has an online catalog which can be accessed by clicking here 10. How do I schedule use of the New Jersey Room?The Somerville Public Library allows the New Jersey Room to be used by groups, organizations, and individuals for meetings. The library has no other area in the building that can be used for meetings. The New Jersey Room can be used for individuals and not-for-profit groups or organizations for educational, informational, and cultural reasons.* The Somerville Public Library endorses the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and its interpretations. Article VI in The Library Bill of Rights states, "Libraries which makes exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use." The library does not limit use of the New Jersey Room based on the subject matter or content of the meeting or on the beliefs or affiliations of the meeting’s sponsors. Use of the New Jersey Room does not imply endorsement, support, or co-sponsorship by the library of the activities that take place in the meeting or the beliefs expressed by those using it. No selling, solicitation, or taking of orders may occur; no fees may be charged for the programs or meetings; and no business or commercial activities permitted. A library staff member may be present at any time during the meeting. The New Jersey Room houses the library’s special collection on New Jersey history. Therefore, the library has the right to allow patrons, other than those participating in the program, to enter the New Jersey Room during a program if deemed necessary by the library. For those groups, organizations, and individuals who want to use the New Jersey Room, the room can be booked up to four weeks in advance. These groups, organizations, and individuals must supply all necessary materials for the meeting, and they must leave the room in the same condition as they found it. For security reasons, the New Jersey Room is always kept locked. Groups, organizations, or individuals failing to comply with any part of this policy may be denied further use of the New Jersey Room by the Library Director. *Please be advised, the New Jersey Room is not a private room. Staff members and other individuals may also use the room, which contains local reference and circulating materials, although someone else may already be scheduled to use it. Back to Top11. How can I join the Friends of the Somerville Public Library?The Friends of the Somerville Library are always looking for new members. For more information, click on Friends or to find a Membership Application click on application. Back to Top
A copy of any library policy may be obtained at the circ desk.
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Serving Somerville, New Jersey for more than 125 years! SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOG Updated Friday, July 25, 2008 by Ann-Marie Aymer
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