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
Regular books, children’s books, children’s music cds: 28 days
Entertainment videos & dvds: 7 days, non-renewable
Magazines, tutorial & travel videos: 7 days
New books: 14 days
Music cds, cassettes, audio books, children’s videos & dvds: 14 days
Fees are changed for overdue and lost/damaged items as follows: Adult materials $ .10 per day for overdue adult books and all children’s materials. $1 per day for overdue entertainment videos and dvds.
Renewals and Reserves
Most materials may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them and they are not overdue. Click on My Library Card to renew items, check the status of items you requested, and check your fine balance. Stop by the Library if you need a PIN (personal identification number).
The Rutherford Library allows readers to reserve up to 5 items per week using the electronic reserve system. Please limit your requests to 5 or fewer on a given day. Items not available through the BCCLS system may be available via JerseyCat, New Jersey’s statewide virtual catalog and interlibrary loan system. Please ask our reference staff for help obtaining materials via JerseyCat.
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 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