Library Policies

• Book and Audiovisual drop boxes 
• Copy machines
• Fax machine
• Homebound delivery service
• Interlibrary loan
• PLAC (Public Library Access Card)
• Meeting rooms
• Renew materials/Drop Boxes
• Tour and class visits

BOOK and AUDIOVISUAL DROP BOXES

Items borrowed from the library can be returned in the drop boxes when the library is closed. The drop boxes are to the left of the main entrance door. An audiovisual drop for movies, cassettes, CDs and DVDs is the top drop box slot. The book drop slot is located below the audiovisual slot. 

COPY MACHINES 

There are 2 photocopiers in the library including one on each floor at each circulation desk. Copies are 15 cents each for single-sided black and white 8 ½” X 11” and 8 ½” X 14” sized paper. Double-sides black and white copies are 25 cents each and color copies are 50 cents each. 

FAX MACHINE 

The library has a fax machine for public use. It is located at the first floor circulation desk and the staff must transmit documents for you. The cost to fax for long distance is $3.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page while the cost for local service is $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 each additional page. All toll free numbers are $1.00 per page. All incoming faxes are 50 cents per page. 

HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICE 

Staff members provide delivery service for homebound residents who lack transportation or who are temporarily or permanently confined due to illness or disability. (link to form in Public Policies folder) 

INTERLIBRARY LOAN 

With the Argos Public Library’s  Interlibrary Loan Service (called SRCS), patrons can access materials from other libraries throughout Indiana and the rest of the country. We do not charge for this service unless the materials are mailed to us through the US mail service from an out-of-state library. The cost then, is the actual mailing cost. You must hold a valid Argos Public Library card to take advantage of this service. 

Interlibrary loan is a primary service that supports the mission of the library by providing enhanced access to library materials and information. The purpose of interlibrary loan is to obtain materials not available in the library and to provide materials from our collection to other libraries. 

RENEW MATERIALS/DROP BOXES 

Materials that are checked out may be renewed once if there are no reserves on them. Materials may be renewed by telephone during the business day or through your online account on the library website. No renewals are handled by the answering machine. Please have your library tag barcode number available when renewing by telephone. 

TOUR AND CLASS VISITS 

Please call the library at 574-892-5818 to schedule a tour or class visit at the library.