[Michlib-l] Probationary Period for Card Holders?

[Kat Boyer]

Right now our only restriction is with cards for minors.  We ask that the
day they are issued the card, anyone under 18 only check out 2 items.  Once
those are brought back, they are able to go up to their normal borrowing
limit.

-Kat Boyer

Kat Boyer
Interim Director
Benton Harbor Public Library


On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 9:54 AM, Megan Buck <meg at dcl-lib.org> wrote:

> Hi!
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> Do any libraries have a probationary period for new card holders?  If you
> do, is it for everyone or it is based on some criteria; how long is the
> probationary period; and what are the limitations?
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> We currently do not have any restrictions – a card is valid immediately
> and the card holder can max out checkout limits on the first day.  Recently
> we have had a number of new card holders who do just that and are never
> heard from again.
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> Any advice, examples, or suggestions are welcome!
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> Thanks,
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> Megan
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> Megan Buck
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> Dickinson County Library
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> Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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> (906) 774-1218
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> www.dcl-lib.org
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