Circulation
CHECKOUT
- Must present library card
- Checkout period is 21 days for most Latah County Library District materials
- DVDs and Blu-rays check out for 7 days; some check out for 14 days
- Patrons are responsible for the safe return of library materials
- Library materials may be returned via an afterhours drop at any Latah County Library District or Valnet library
ONLINE SERVICES
- Search the Valnet library catalog
- Check your account, renew materials, place holds, create lists, and manage account settings online
- Access to digital resources subscribed to by the library
- Set up e-mail delivery of hold and overdue notices
RENEWALS
- One renewal, provided the item is not on hold for another patron. This includes DVDs and Blu-rays that are not marked "New" and have a loan period of one week.
- Renew in person, by phone, or online
- "New" and 14-day DVDs and Blu-rays cannot be renewed
HOLDS
- Holds may be placed in person or online
- Patrons may suggest items for purchase
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
- Books not available through the Valnet library catalog may be requested through interlibrary loan
- Please see our web page or ask at the circulation desk for more information
FINES & CHARGES
- DVD and Blu-ray items marked "New" or that have a 14-day loan period): $0.50 per day overdue fines
- All other Latah County Library District items: $0.10/day overdue fines
- Interlibrary loan: $0.25/day overdue fines
- Fines on items from other Valnet libraries may vary
- Charges will be assessed for loss or damage to library materials
- Please pay all fines promptly.Your privileges are limited by unpaid fines and blocked when fines reach $5.00
- Library card replacement charge: $1.00
- You are responsible for items checked out on your account, so please report lost or stolen cards immediately
CHECKOUT LIMITS (Per card)
Total items | 25 |
Audiobooks | 5 |
DVDs and Blu-rays | 5 |
VHS | 5 |
Kits | 5 |
Magazines | 5 |
Music CDs | 5 |
CD-ROM Software | 2 |
Your library card:
- Complete an application form
- If you are under 18, you must have a legal guardian’s signature
- Present a photo ID and verification of your current mailing address
- Use your card at all Valnet libraries