Cards may be issued to state legislators, elected and appointed state officials, permanent state government employees, eligible retired state employees, and individuals employed by the news media. Eligible persons must complete a library card application form. First-time borrowers are limited to a maximum of 5 items. Library materials checked out on a borrower s card are the responsibility of that borrower until the items are returned to and discharged by the library.
Borrowers assume full financial responsibility for materials.
Items can be renewed, provided that no one else has requested the item. No overdue fines are charged. Lost items - Replacement costs for lost library materials will be billed to the borrower. Charges are assessed according schedules contained in the State Library s Library Use Policy. The State Library retains ownership of the damaged item.