Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Library materials available for use in the
State Library or on loan and the conditions for use are:
1. books, pamphlets, documents, audio-visual
materials;
a. all may be used in the State
Library;
b. all are available for
loan except volumes of expensive reference sets, the current editions of
heavily used reference books, certain other reference books when needed pages
can be photocopied, genealogy books, rare books, and books in fragile
condition;
c. the normal loan
period for materials is 28 days. Materials may be renewed twice for a total
loan period of 84 days. Renewals will not be made on materials with
reserves;
2. magazines:
a. all may be used in the State Library and
all may circulate except the current issue and those in fragile condition in
which case a photocopy of the desired article may be made;
b. loan periods and extensions are the same
as for books above;
3.
newspapers. Newspapers in print may be used in the library. Although newspapers
do not circulate, photocopies can be provided at $0.10 per exposure;
4. microfilm. All microfilm, including
Louisiana newspapers, Louisiana census records, some parish records such as
marriage, succession, and probate, may be used in the State Library. Microfilm
reader-printers are available for patrons' use. Rolls that are in duplicate
circulate for 28 days with a limitation of five rolls to patron per
loan;
5. maps. All maps may be used
in the State Library. Maps that are in duplicate circulate for 28
days;
6. photographs and art works.
All photographic art works may be used in the State Library, but do not
circulate;
7. slides. All slides
may be used in the State Library;
8. vertical file material. All vertical file
materials (clipped and mounted newspapers and magazine articles, current and
retrospective) may be used in the library;
B. Fines and fees for library materials are
outlined below.
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Fines and Fees
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Fine for Overdue Materials
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$0.10 per day per item up to a maximum of $10.00
per item
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Replacement Cost for Lost Materials
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Replacement cost plus $25.00 processing fee per
item
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NOTE: The state librarian may make exceptions to fees as
deemed necessary.
1. The State Library
offers a 3-day grace period on overdue items. On the fourth day, the fine is
charged for every day the item is late, including the grace period, weekends
and holidays. The State Library offers an after-hours deposit box for returning
items when the library is closed. Items retrieved from this box will be assumed
to have been returned on the last day the library was open.
2. If an item has been published in the past
five years, the retail price of the item will be considered replacement cost
and charged to the user when it is three months overdue. If an item was
published six or more years ago, then the current replacement cost will be
charged. If an item is out-of-print, the average out-of-print cost will be
considered replacement cost and charged. A processing fee is assessed to each
item in addition to the replacement cost.
3. If an item is returned within the same
fiscal year in which it was lost and paid, then the user is entitled to a full
refund of the replacement charges but not the processing fee. No refund is
available after the end of the fiscal year.
C. Meeting Rooms. The primary purpose of the
meeting rooms within the State Library is for library programs and training.
When not in use, meeting rooms may be available to other entities. Fees are
outlined below:
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Room
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Maximum Seating
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CRT Use
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Other Governmental Agency Use
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Private Use
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Seminar Center (1st
Floor)
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100
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$0
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$200 per day
$125 per half day
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$500 per day
$300 per half day
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Capitol View Room (5th
floor)
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15 tables; 30 classroom style
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$0
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$200 per day
$125 per half day
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$500 per day
$300 per half day
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Room 221 (2nd Floor)
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15
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$0
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$100 per day
$65 per half day
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$200 per day
$125 per half day
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Rooms 128, 132 (1st
Floor)
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8
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$0
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$75 per day
$40 per half day
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$125 per day
$75 per half day
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1. Additional
charges:
a. $200 cleaning deposit for any
event at which food is served (may be waived for governmental agency use)
(refundable);
b. $25 per instance
for use of library laptop;
c. $25
for use of library LCD projector and screen;
d. $25 for use of flip chart (includes one
pad of paper) and markers.
2. Users of the meeting room must abide by
the State Library meeting room policy (i.e., user cannot charge admission,
cannot sell anything, etc.). Meeting rooms are only available during the normal
business hours of the State Library.
3. Priority for use of library meeting
facilities is:
a. State Library
activities;
b. other
library-related activities and organizations;
c. CRT agencies;
d. other governmental agencies;
e. non-governmental agencies or individuals
(may only reserve 30 days in advance).
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Adopted in accordance with
R.S.
25:9.
