Caldwell Public Library

Director: Karen Kleppe Lembo

Children's Librarian: Evelyn K. Klaus

Board of Trustees:

N. Caplan (Secretary)

C. Corliss

S. Gartland

C. Kellenberger

K. Marchetti (Vice-President)

B. McGovern (President)

C.B. Nogay (Treasurer)

C.Shenuski (Immediate Past-President)

B. White

Circulation Policies
Borrowing Regulations: In light of the Library's membership in PALSPlus, there are certain circulation policies that needed to be articulated in greater detail. All circulation policies, including information on Open Borrowing, the PALSPlus online library catalog - which includes a Member Account section - as well as policies regarding this library's NEW books shall be clearly set forth at this page within a very short time. (A paper copy of the policies will be available at the front desk at the same time.)

CD Loan Agreement
Borrowing Regulations:

CD-ROM Software Loan Agreement
Borrowing Regulations:

CD-ROM Software Loan Agreement Disclaimer:

Computer/Internet Policy
Usage Procedures:
· Children under 18 must have parental consent to use the computers - which are NOT filtered.

· Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while using the computers.

· Check in and out at circulation desk before and after use.

· Printing is available at from all workstations and the charge for printing is $0.10 per page for black and white copies, and $0.40 per page for color copies. (Please ask a staff member if you need a color print.) Print-outs can be picked up at the circulation desk.

· Computer disks can be purchased at the front desk for $1.00 each. Computer users are expected to be familiar with software applications. Staff members cannot provide individual attention at this time.

· There is a 20-minute maximum time limit on computer usage, within a two-hour period. Should there be available computers, that policy may be relaxed at certain times.

· Please do not shut computers down on your own.

· Wireless access - patrons are able to use their wireless devices in the library with the understanding that no printing services are available for wireless users. In addition, all policies applicable to patrons using the library's computers, are equally applicable to wireless users (see Computer/Internet Policy Disclaimer section).

Computer/Internet Policy Disclaimer:
· Restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

· Parents/Guardians will be held responsible if their child violates the computer policy.

· The library does not monitor, nor does it have control over, the information found through the Internet and is not responsible for its content, timeliness, or accuracy.

· Neither the Caldwell Public Library Board of Trustees, nor the library staff, nor the Borough of Caldwell is liable for any negative consequences that may occur as a result of using the library's Internet access. The library is not responsible for damage to a patron's disk or personal computer, or for any loss of data, damage or liability that may occur from use of the library's computers.

· Viewing of certain materials in the public library may be considered improper in time, place or manner. Staff reserves the right to end any Internet session that we feel is inappropriate for you or any other patron within the public environment.

Borrowing Limits

Renewal Policies
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ReBL Cards
· The term ReBL is an acronym for Reciprocal Borrowing and Lending. With a ReBL card, patrons can borrow materials not only from their own home library, but also from any of Essex County's 25 participating libraries. Participating libraries, as of September 6, 2005, are: Belleville Public Library, Bloomfield College Library, Bloomfield Public Library, Caldwell College Library, Caldwell Public Library, Cedar Grove Public Library, East Orange Public Library, Essex County College Library, Fairfield Public Library, Glen Ridge Public Library, Irvington Public Library, Katharine Gibbs Library, Livingston Public Library, Maplewood Memorial Library, Millburn Public Library, Montclair Public Library, Newark Public Library, Nutley Public Library, Orange Public Library, Roseland Public Library, Rutgers-Newark - Dana Library, Seton Hall University Library, South Orange Public Library, Verona Public Library and the West Orange Public Library.

· ReBL cards are available to Caldwell Library members -- who reside in Caldwell -- free of charge. ReBL cards are good for a calendar year, and must be renewed annually. (See a staff member at the adult circulation desk.)