Your Library Card
Any person who lives, works, attends school or pays property taxes in Modoc County is eligible to receive a Modoc County Library card free of charge. Use of a Modoc County Library card is non-transferrable, i.e., can only be used by the person whose name appears on the card. You may apply for a library card at the main library or any of our branch library locations. To apply for a Modoc County Library card, we require the following information:
- Name
- Verified current mailing address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or alternate photo ID
- Phone number
- Email address optional
If the address on your ID does not match your current address, a piece of mail or other documentation will be requested. If not available, your card will be mailed to you.
The application card of a minor must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, who must also have a current library card in good standing.
A patron is financially responsible for materials checked out on library card. The parent or legal guardian is responsible for materials checked out on a minor’s card.
A library card is valid for 2 years unless revoked. Cards in good standing may be renewed.
If you are unable to visit the library in person due to a medical condition, a disability, or other accessibility problems, please call 233-6326 for service assistance.
Once you have your library card
A new patron may have 2 items checked out at a time (excluding reference materials) during the first 30-day period after a new card is issued. After the initial 30-day period, patrons with no overdues may have up to 10 items checked out at a time.
- Most library materials are loaned free of charge for a period of 28 days.
- New books are loaned for 14 days.
- Magazines and test preparation books are loaned for 7 days.
- Reference materials may be borrowed overnight and are due by 10 a.m. the following day. Not all reference materials are available for loan.
- Audiobooks are loaned for 14 days.
- Movies are loaned for 7 days.
- Audio Cassette Players may be rented for 14 days for $2.00. (overdue .25/day)
- TVs/VCRs, slide projectors and screens may be rented to organizations for up to 3 working days at a fee of $3.00 per day.
Library materials may be renewed unless there is a request by another patron. All library items not on hold for another patron will receive one automatic renewal if not returned by the date due.
Renewals may be done in person, by phone, or on-line at: http://modoc.bywatersolutions.com. Overdue or reference items may not be renewed.
Returning your items
Most library items may be returned to any Modoc County Library location (Locations), regardless of where you checked them out. All branches have outside book returns where items may be returned at all hours.
Placing Holds
You may place a hold (request) for a title at the Main Library Circulation Desk, at any of our branch locations, or online with your library card number and password. Your default password is the last 4 digits of your library card. You may reset your password online if you choose. Search our Library Catalog to find items and place holds.
Library Charges
A borrower’s privileges are withheld until all charges are cleared for unpaid fines, damages, and losses.
Overdue fines: Materials are due back on or before the due date. All items receive one automatic renewal if not returned by original date due.
Overdue fines are calculated per business day up to 1/2 of the replacement cost. Overdue charges are .25/day for most adult and children’s materials. Overdue Reference materials are $1.00/day.
Replacement Charges
Lost patron card: $1.00
Lost materials: Current replacement cost+ Overdue fines (if applicable)+ $3.00 processing fee (for ordering, cataloging, covering & labeling). The cost of materials may be refunded if the materials are returned after a bill has been paid.
Damaged materials: Assessed by librarian.
Fees for Library Services:
- Photocopies: .25/page.
- Color copies: $1.00 each
- Printing from public computers .10/page
- Faxing: $1.00 per page (sending or receiving)
- Proctoring Exams: $10.00 per exam
- Microfilm Search (by staff): $5.00 per request. Microfilm searches done by patron are free, printing microfilm pages: .10/page.
- Document scanning $.50 per page