Okla. Admin. Code § 612:15-5-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 612:15-5-1 - Loan policies and procedures; responsibilities of borrower

(a) The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (OLBPH) loans braille books, recorded books, magazines and specialized playback equipment to eligible registered readers without charge. OLBPH keeps records of all loans. Records relating to recipients of Library of Congress reading materials are confidential and will not be released to any individual or group except to those persons acting within the scope of their duties in the administration of the library; persons authorized in writing by the individual or group to inspect such records; or by order of a court of law. In the lending of books, recordings, playback equipment, musical scores, instructional texts, and other specialized materials, preference shall be given at all times to the needs of the blind and others with physical disabilities who have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States. The borrower will notify the library of changes of address, a desire to cancel the service and temporary or permanent transfer of service to another geographic area.

(1) Equipment necessary to read the recorded materials may be borrowed on extended loan for as long as the borrower is using it to read materials provided through the library. In the event a machine ceases to function properly or needs repair, it will be returned to the library and a replacement provided. Under no circumstances should a borrower attempt to repair the playback equipment or accessories.

(2) For the convenience of other patrons, the number of books borrowed should be limited to the number which can be read in the established time frame. For each book returned in each format, a replacement book will be sent to the borrower. To decrease the number of books being received, a "W" for withhold should be placed anywhere on the mailing label and that book will not be replaced. The loan period for books is 60 days. Fines for overdue books will not be levied. However, borrowers are urged to observe the loan period so books can be available for other readers.

(3) The borrower will ensure books, magazines, and equipment being returned to the library by free matter are delivered into the hands of the United States Postal Services by being placed in a mailbox or delivered to the post office. The borrower is responsible for the loss or damage of a book due to improper placement for mail pick-up.

(4) Borrowers may not lend library books, magazines or equipment to other persons.

(5) In case of repeated verbal abuse of library staff by the borrower, in person or by telephone, service to that borrower may be suspended by the library.

(b) The reading materials and playback equipment for the use of persons who are blind or physically disabled may be loaned to individuals who qualify, to institutions such as nursing homes and hospitals, and to schools for students who are blind or physically disabled for the use of such persons only. Nursing homes, hospitals and schools for students who are blind or disabled need not submit names of individual applicants. The reading materials and playback equipment may also be used in public or private schools where students with disabilities are enrolled; however, the students must be certified as eligible on an individual basis and must be the direct and only recipients of the materials and equipment.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:15-5-1

Added at 10 Ok Reg 4635, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2451, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1834, eff 7-1-11