Loan Periods and Fines
| Loan Period | |
| Magazines | 7 days |
| DVDs | 7 days |
| Books | 21 days |
| New Materials | 14 days |
| Books on CD | 21 days |
| Books on Cassette | 21 days |
| CD’s | 21 days |
| Interlibrary Loans | varies |
There is a limit of 10 videos that may be checked out and a maximum of 75 items.
Library Cards
Anyone living in the Village of Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, or other counties in the Winnefox Library System, may obtain a library card at no cost, unless the user already has a library card from a library in the Winnefox Library System.
There is a charge of $1.00 for replacement of lost cards.
Renewals
All items from the Winnefox Library System may be renewed twice, unless another user has placed a hold on that item. Items borrowed from libraries outside of the Winnefox System through interlibrary loan may not be renewed.
Teacher Cards
Teachers at public and private schools may obtain a “Teacher Card” to be used for curriculum-related materials, not for personal usage. Materials checked out on this type of card are fine exempt, but the borrower is responsible for returning library materials in accordance with the library’s loan period and for payment of lost materials.
Reserves
Borrowers are encouraged to place holds (reserves) on items from any Winnefox System library. They will be notified by telephone, text or email when the requested materials are ready for pickup at the library. There is a limit of 50 reserves per user.
Interlibrary Loans
Requests may be made for items not available in the collections of Winnefox System libraries. Interlibrary loan requests should be submitted to a library employee. A maximum of 12 requests may be submitted.
Conditional Use
Library staff will assess the condition of historical materials and decide if their condition is too delicate to be loaned out on interlibrary loan or to be checked out by patrons. The library encourages the checking out of materials that are sturdy enough to withstand usage.
Overdues and Restrictions
Overdue notices are sent when items are 10 days late (email notices will be sent when they are 3 days overdue and 15 days overdue) and a bill will be sent when they are 30 days overdue. Letters will be sent from the library if materials are not returned, or if payment is not made, for overdue materials at least two weeks after the bills have been sent. Finally, the library will attempt to contact the borrower by telephone. If the materials are not returned within two weeks after final contact is made and the value of the materials is greater than $50.00, village ordinance 9.12.030 (Damage or Theft of Library Materials) will be utilized.
Users responsible for the loss of materials or irreparable damage to them will be assessed the replacement cost of the materials.
Children under 17 years old are not allowed to check out R-rated videos unless they have permission from a parent or guardian.
Outreach Policy
The Oakfield Public Library will deliver library items to homebound individuals in the village and township of Oakfield per ADA regulations. Each request for service will be assessed on a case by case basis. Delivery of materials should be done by volunteers, if possible, with items put into a bag to protect privacy.
Approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board – October 13, 2009
Revised and approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board – February 16, 2016