Checkout Procedures

Borrowing privileges

 All registered St. Thomas More parishioners can check out materials from the library. If you are not registered with the parish, contact the parish office for information regarding dates of Parish Registration events.

Completing a Library Member Card

In addition to being registered with the parish, a Library Member Card must be completed and on file prior to checking out material for the first time or in conjunction with the first check out as it contains all the necessary contact information for the parishioner’s household. The Member cards are available in the library on the small credenza. Follow the posted instructions, PRINT ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY and leave the card in the marked basket.

Loan Period 

Parishioners may check out three (3) items for three (3) weeks.

Steps to Check Out Material(s) 

1. Select material(s) to check out

2. Remove check-out card from pocket  and PRINT YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME CLEARLY ON THE CARD

3. Stamp due date on check-out card next to your name (3 weeks from current date)

4. Stamp due date on pocket in each item as a reminder to you

5. Drop check out card(s) in the marked basket on the small credenza Checkout Card basket. 

Steps to Check In Material(s)

Place all materials you are returning in the Book Return Basket on the credenza or in the Book Return Drop Box on the wall under the glass display case located in the hall to the left of the library entrance.

Renewal of Material(s)

Materials may be renewed for one two-week period. After this total of 5 weeks material(s) MUST be returned.

On-site: Renew with the assistance of a library volunteer or write your full name and the title(s) and call number(s) of the material(s) you are renewing on paper and leave it in the marked “Check-out” basket.
Off-site: Send your request for renewal using the contact box on this page. Please include your full name and the title(s) and call number(s) of the material(s) you are renewing.

Stewardship of library resources 

Please be a good steward of library resources by following the proper check out procedures, caring for resources while they are in your care, and by returning them on time for use by others.