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Approved by MORE Directors Council, May 2017
Who qualifies for an Institution card (PTYPE 14)?
Determined by local library policy. Consider adapting and adopting this sample policy.
Who qualifies for an Institution Non-Charging card (PTYPE 22)?
Determined by local library policy
What information must be included in institution patron records (PYTPES 14 and 22)?
- PATRON NAME field: institution’s legal name
- ADDRESS field: a responsible individual’s name on the first line, if in accordance with local policy, then the institution’s current mailing address
- NOTE field: “Issued at [issuing library name]”
Can a patron have both a regular, individual card and be the responsible individual associated with an institution card?
Yes, this is strongly encouraged for those using library materials both for personal use and on behalf of an institution, organization, or classroom
Circulation rules for institution cards (PTYPES 14 and 22)
- Concurrent checkouts: 200
- Concurrent holds: 100
- Lending periods: 4-week checkouts for all materials except Lucky Day, rentals, and ILL
- Expired cards: blocked from checkouts, placing holds, etc.
- Fine rate, PTYPE 14: $1/day for video materials, $.10/day for most other materials, and standard Lucky Day and rental fines
- Fine rate, PTYPE 22: No fines except on:
- ITYPE 37 – ILL loan items
- ITYPE 98 – Lucky Day Book
- ITYPE 99 – Lucky Day DVD
- ITYPE 101 – Rental 3 Day
- ITYPE 102 – Rental 10 Day
For the above, $.10/day ILL loan items, and standard Lucky Day and Rental fines