Reader Services also includes such activities as displays and programs, booklists and bibliographies, and other guides resources developed by the staff. E. Interlibrary Loan Because no library can hope to meet all the needs of all of its patrons, a system of interlibrary loaning of materials has evolved, developed by America s libraries. The Irving Public Library participates in this system, and subscribes to its rules, codes, and procedures. Interlibrary loan service is available to all patrons of the Library whose records are clear. Books and photocopies of articles from periodicals not owned by the Irving Public Library, or otherwise unavailable, may be borrowed from an identified lending library.
Borrowing is subject to the rules of the lending library.
The patron is responsible for any and all loss of or damage to materials borrowed from other libraries. Although there is no charge by the Irving Public Library for this service, the patron is responsible for charges or fines imposed by the lending library. The Library may also promulgate such rules and guidelines as may be necessary to insure fair and equitable interlibrary service within the constraints of budget and staffing. F. Library Programs Library programs are an extension of the information found in the Library. Recognizing that people assimilate information in a variety of ways, programs offer an alternate learning experience for individuals.