Statewide Borrowers' Compact
The Text
Note: According to LDS, "The 1988 Statewide Borrowers' Compact is the most current version of this document. LDS will be working with the Regional Public Library Systems Administrators over the next year or so to revisit this document to see what modifications need to be made to reflect the impact of technological innovations such as MnLINK. Until that time, the 1988 Statewide Borrowers' Compact is the official document for this agreement among Minnesota's public libraries." The text of the Compact (effective July 1, 1988) follows:
Minnesota Library Reciprocal Borrowing Compact
This compact is made and entered into this______day of ____________, 19__, by and between the board of trustees of each undersigned regional public library system recognized by the State Department of Education and, when required, undersigned members thereof.
WHEREAS, the undersigned boards of trustees were formed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 134 or 317, or Section 471.59 to extend and improve public library services; and,
WHEREAS, the undersigned boards of trustees may enter into contract agreements for the extension of public library services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 134.12, Subd. 2; and,
WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by parties hereto that library services in the boards' respective areas of responsibility may be improved by the adoption of a reciprocal borrowing privilege policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS HEREIN CONTAINED, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 1. Borrower's identification cards issued by participating libraries shall be accepted by all other participating libraries as valid borrower's cards in accordance with procedures set forth by the Minnesota Library Reciprocal Borrowing Compact Steering Committee.
Sec. 2. The borrower shall abide by the rules and regulations of the lending library, and shall be responsible for returning materials borrowed to an agency of the library system which owns the material.
Sec. 3. All participating libraries agree to promptly return to the lending library any items returned to the participating library.
Sec. 4 It is understood and agreed that residents of each regional library system service area must obtain borrower's identification cards from the regional library system, or member library, serving that area.
Sec. 5. It is further understood and agreed that the regional public library system board issuing the borrower's identification card shall pay the lending library the replacement value of any and all library materials lost, or not returned, by the home library's residents.
Sec. 6. This compact does not provide for mail circulation of materials to residents outside of an undersigned library's service area.
Sec. 7. This compact includes circulation of those formats of library materials determined by each participating library.
Sec. 8 Each regional public library system agrees to maintain a self-insurance fund from which reimbursement will be made to other regional public library systems or member libraries for materials lost or damaged by registered borrowers in its regional public library system or member libraries.
Sec. 9. This compact shall become effective July 1, 1988. Withdrawal of an individual signatory may take place by giving notice to all other signatories at least 6 months prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
Sec. 10 This compact shall supercede all previous reciprocal borrowing agreements except those between and among members of the same regional public library system/
This compact shall be executed by the President of the board of trustees and Director of each participating regional library system, and when required, the member thereof:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, this COMPACT has been executed this _______ day of _______, 19___.
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Name of Library or System
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ |
| President | Director |
Limitations per MELSA Library Systems
| Library | Limits |
|---|---|
| Anoka County Library | All but equipment |
| Carver County Library System | All but children's and feature videos |
| Dakota County Library System | Print materials only |
| Hennepin County Library | No limitations |
| Ramsey County Public Library | Standard regulations apply |
| Saint Paul Public Library | Standard regulations apply |
| Scott County Library System | No limitations |
| Washington County Library | Print materials only; for a $10 fee may borrow AV items |
| Associate Libraries | |
| Bayport Public Library | Print materials only |
| Columbia Heights Public Library | All but equipment |
| South Saint Paul Public Library | Print materials only |
| Stillwater Public Library | Print materials only |