Many Libraries…One Card
Many libraries in West Virginia have merged together to form the West Virginia Library Network to better serve our communities.
This allows patrons to use one card to access many libraries located throughout the state and the many resources that come with that kind of access.
Using your Library Card
You can use your card in 33 counties and over 100 libraries throughout the state.
- When applying for a library card, you must present a photo ID and a proof of address (if you have a current and up-to-date driver’s license, that counts for both). You should have the name and telephone number of a person who does not live at your address when applying for a card to be used as your contact person.
- Library card applications should be filled out in full. The person applying must be present.
- Patrons may have one library card for all of the WVLN public libraries.
- The first library card is free, replacement cards for adult patrons will cost $3.00.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian bring the child requesting a card to the library and be present for the card to be created. Minors must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. All parents/guardians signing for minors must be library patrons in good standing, provided they have a library card.
- A library card cannot be issued to an agency, organization or department without an individual representing the agency, organization or department signing the card application and being responsible for the account.
Loan Periods
Fiction and Non-Fiction Materials
Loan Period is 2 weeks for Fiction and Non-Fiction Materials.
Periodicals
Loan Period for Periodicals/Magazines is 1 week.
DVD’s
Loan Period is 3 days and limited to 3 DVD’s per card.
You will be given a receipt at the time of checkout showing when items are due, and may also call or check your account online to see when items are due.
Renewals
- Any item may be renewed two times if another patron has not placed a reserve on the item.
- Items may be renewed at the circulation desk, online or by phone.
Fines
- Books – $.15 per day
- DVDs – $1.00 per day
Patrons with charges totaling $5.00 or more will not be able to check out items until after the charges have been reduced below $5.00.
Lost or Damaged & Replacement Materials
Patrons are responsible and accountable for costs, fees, and fines for all library materials checked out on their library card. Children may receive a library card when they turn four (4) years old. Parents/Legal guardians are responsible for library materials checked out by their children.
- If library materials are lost, stolen, or damaged severely enough to require withdrawal from the collection, the patron on whose card the material was checked out, or the patron assuming responsibility for the child on whose card said material was checked out will be charged the list price of the material at the time of library purchase as noted in the item(s) record(s).
- Recognizing that the library is a publicly funded institution, this price covers the cost of the material and any other expenses required to return the material to circulation. There will be no refund on lost material if said material is found after payment has been made.
- Patrons have the option to purchase replacement copies of lost or damaged items to be in lieu of remuneration to the library. All replacements must be approved by a member of library administration BEFORE the replacement copy is purchased. The replacement copy must be exactly identical to the damaged item (same ISBN, edition, etc.) and must be in like new or better condition. The replacement copy will be subject to review by our library staff before the fee is waived.