As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BORROW
The receipt of library materials from the public library
of Clark by means of charging the same to a library card pursuant
to procedures as established by the library requiring the return of
said library property within a specified period of time.
LIBRARY
The public library of Clark, established and funded by the
Township of Clark pursuant to the statutes of the State of New Jersey.
LIBRARY MATERIALS
Any book, written materials or audiovisual materials provided
by the library for borrowing, including materials provided via interlibrary
loan or reciprocal borrowing.
No person shall detain or fail to return any book or article
borrowed from the public library of the Township of Clark after 30
days have elapsed from the date of posting by certified mail, return
receipt requested, and regular mail, of a notice demanding the return
thereof, addressed to such person at the address furnished to the
library.
No person shall cut, tear, deface, disfigure, damage or destroy
any book, article, library equipment, furniture, facility or any part
thereof which is owned by or in the custody of the public library
of the Township.
No person shall register under or furnish a false name or address
or use any card or indicia, other than the one issued to such person,
for the purpose of borrowing any book or any article or material from
the library.
No library card or indicia will be issued to a minor under the
age of 18 years of age by the free public library of the Township
unless the application therefor is signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Such signature shall indicate the parent or guardian will be responsible
for books or any other library articles borrowed by the minor.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Library
Director of the public library of Clark or such person as may, from
time to time, be designated by the Board of Trustees of the library.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.