Policies

General

  1. Privacy and Confidentiality (PDF)
  2. Rules of Behavior for Library Patrons (PDF)
  3. Use of Bulletin Boards (PDF)

Book Collection

  1. Collection Development Policy 2022

Computer

  1. Internet Policy (PDF)
  2. Laptop Computer Use Policy (PDF)
  3. Procedures for Public Computer Use (PDF)

Interlibrary Loan

  1. Interlibrary Loan Policy (PDF)

Children's Department

  1. Children's Department Policy (PDF)

Meeting Rooms

  1. Study Room Policy (PDF)

Local History

  1. Local History Collection Policy (PDF)

Online Resources

  1. Texshare Card Policy (PDF)
  2. TexShare Lending Policy (PDF)

Reference

  1. Reference Policy (PDF)

Strategic Planning

  1. October 2018 to September 2021 Strategic Plan (PDF)
  2. October 2021 to September 2024 Strategic Plan (PDF)

Galveston County Library System

  1. General Policies (PDF)

TexShare Lending Policy

Limitations

TexShare cardholders will be held to the same borrowing limits as local patrons at the library.

Eligibility

Cardholders must have both a current TexShare card and a current form of photo ID (driver's license, school ID card, etc.).

Checkout Procedures

The cardholder is responsible for returning all items to the lending library before the end of the checkout period. The materials may be returned in person, by mail or using a delivery service, but the cardholder assumes all expenses involved in returning the items.

Fines

Fines accumulate at the same rate as for local borrowers. The maximum fine is $5 per item. If items are not returned, the cardholder will be charged for the price of the item plus a $5 processing fee. These charges will be reported to the library that issued the card, but all fines and fees must be paid to the lending library. Cardholders who fail to pay fines or fees will not be allowed checkout privileges at any other TexShare library.