Policies
Circulation (Borrowing) Policies
A free Rutherford Public Library card, which must be presented to borrow library materials, is available to those who live or work in the borough of Rutherford. Identification must be presented to obtain a library card. There is a $3 replacement fee for lost cards.
Loan Periods
Most adult and children’s books: 28 days
New adult books: 14 days
DVDs: 7 days, non-renewable
Magazines: 7 days
CDs: 14 days
Fees are changed for overdue and lost/damaged items as follows:
$ .10 per day for all books, magazines, and CDs
$1 per day for DVDs
Renewals
Most materials may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them and they are not overdue. Access My Account to renew items, check the status of items you requested, and check your fine balance. Stop by the Library to set uo your account password.
Computer and Internet Policies
Please visit the Computers page for computer policies
Meeting Room and Exhibit Policies
Rutherford Public Library Meeting Room Policy
Rutherford Public Library Policy on Exhibits, Displays and Bulletin Board
Procedures and Guidelines on Safety, Security and Disaster Planning
Rutherford Public Library Code of Conduct
Rutherford Public Library Computer Rules
Rutherford Public Library Donation Policy
Rutherford Public Library Internet Use Policy
Rutherford Public Library Materials Selection Policy
Rutherford Public Library Meeting Room Policy
Rutherford Public Library Personnel Policy Manual
Rutherford Public Library Policy on Exhibits, Displays and Bulletin Board
Rutherford Public Library Privacy Policy