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The Library Board of Trustees is a group of seven citizens to whom the administration of the public library is entrusted. The Board of Trustees of the Lincoln City Libraries is an administrative board appointed by the Lincoln City Council. It is the trustees' obligation to work toward improvement in library services through well-trained staff and efficient use of funds; to support adequate funding for good library service; and to promote the best possible use of all library resources.

• Board By-Laws
• Board members
• Meeting schedule
• Agendas and Minutes
• Board Policies

The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees has embarked on a "Main Library Vision and Concept Study."

Board members

E-mail can be sent to individual Board members using the addresses given below, or to the Board as a whole at libraryboard@lincolnlibraries.org

Kathy McKillip, President
Term: 2009-2014
E-Mail: k.mckillip@lincolnlibraries.org

Maja Harris, Vice President
E-Mail: m.harris@lincolnlibraries.org
Term: 2008-2015

Herb Schimek, Treasurer
Term: 2010-2017
E-mail: h.schimek@lincolnlibraries.org

Martha Florence
Term 2011-2013
E-mail: m.florence@lincolnlibraries.org

Donna Marvin
Term: 2012-2016
E-mail: d.marvin@lincolnlibraries.org

Herb Friedman
Term: 2011-2018
E-mail: h.friedman@lincolnlibraries.org

Carol Speicher
Term: 2012-2019
E-mail: c.speicher@lincolnlibraries.org

Board meetings

The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees meets third Tuesday of each month. From time to time a meeting day may be changed if a quorum is not anticipated on the regular meeting date. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held at 8:00 AM and in the Board Room of the Bennett Martin Public Library, 14th & N Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska. The following is a list of the meeting dates:

Fiscal Year 2012-2013

• September 18, 2012
• October 16, 2012
• November 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Eiseley Branch (scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
• December 18, 2012
• January 15, 2013
• February 19, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
• March 19, 2013
• April 16, 2013
• May 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
• June 18, 2013
• July 16, 2013
• August 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Anderson Branch

The proposed agenda is kept continually current and available for inspection at the Administrative Office of the Bennett Martin Public Library, but the Board shall have the right to modify the agenda at said public meeting when convened. Requests for sign language interpreters will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice to the Library Director, (402)441-8510.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and Minutes from Library Board meetings are kept on this site for one year. Earlier minutes (from May 9, 1944 to current) are available in the Library's Administrative Offices during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

The Agendas and Minutes on this site are PDF files, which require the free Adobe^® Acrobat^® Reader. Help for viewing these files is available.

Meeting Date	Agenda	Minutes
June 18, 2013	Agenda	pending
May 21, 2013	Agenda	Minutes
April 16, 2013	Agenda	Minutes
March 19, 2013	Agenda	Minutes
February 19, 2013	Agenda	Minutes
January 15, 2013	Agenda	Minutes
December 18, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
November 13, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
October 16, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
September 18, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
August 21, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
July 17, 2012	Agenda	Minutes
June 19, 2012	Agenda	Minutes

Board Policies

The Library Board is responsible for making policy decisions concerning the employment of the Library Director, materials selection, public rules and regulations, library development, budget, fundraising, public relations, and relationships with other librararies and educational institutions.

• Authorization to Purge Late Fines and Fees from Circulation Records
• Behavior Policy: Inappropriate and/or Illegal Conduct
• Bookmobile Service Priorities
• Circulation Policies
• Closing Policy
• Cooperation with NonPublic Entities
• Display and Distribution of Free Materials
• Fees
• Internet Policy
• Library Rules & Behavior
• Materials Selection
• Meeting Room Use
• Minors in the Library
• Naming of Facilities
• Privacy Policy
• Public Comment
• Refreshments at Library Programs
• Registration Policy
• Use of Common Area in and Around Library Facilities
• Volunteer Policy

• General questions
• Questions about library cards and accounts
• Questions about checking out and renewing materials
• Questions about library terms
• Questions about other library services

General questions

• Where are you located and what are your hours?
  Hours, locations, and phone numbers for the libraries can be found here.
• What holidays will the libraries be closed?
  The schedule of closings approved by the Library Board for the current fiscal year is available on our Hours and Locations page.
• Do you accept donated books?
  Lincoln City Libraries does accept used books, CDs, and DVDs. Items need to be clean, dry, and otherwise in good condition. Books stored in a garage or damp basement rarely survive and should be disposed of. It is also preferred that books not be more than 10 years old. Sorry, we do not accept text books. All items are evaluated for addition to the library's collection. Those items not added to the collection are sold at the annual book sale.

  Donations may be dropped off at any of the Lincoln City Libraries; stop by a customer service desk for a receipt.

  All donations to Lincoln City Libraries are tax deductible. The donor is responsible for determining the value of the materials donated.

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Questions about library cards and accounts

• What I.D. is required to get a library card?
  We need to verify both your identity and your address. To verify your identity, you can bring any of the following kinds of photo ID:
  • current driver's license
  • military identification
  • school identification
  • passport
  • other photo identification
  To verify your address, you can bring any of the following:
  • current driver's license with correct address
  • checkbook with correct address
  • utility bill with correct address
  • rent receipt with correct address
  • piece of mail with correct address postmarked within 30 days
• How much does a library card cost?
  Library cards are free for residents of Lincoln/Lancaster County. Non-resident cards are $15 for three months or $60 for one year. Non-resident youth cards for June through August are available for $5.
  
• I have an Omaha Library Card. Can I use it at Lincoln City Libraries?
  If you have an Omaha Public Library (OPL) card, you may get a Lincoln City Libraries card to check out materials and use Library services without having to pay a non-resident fee. You will still need to complete a registration form and verify your identity and address. Library staff will need to see the OPL card. Lincoln City Libraries does not have a reciprocal return agreement with Omaha, so items checked out need to be returned to a library in the city in which they were checked out.
• Do I need to get a new card if I go to another branch library?
  The Lincoln City Libraries card can be used at all of our locations.
• When does my card expire?
  For Lincoln and Lancaster County residents the card does not expire. If you move or change phone numbers, just notify us so we can make the change on your record.
• What do I do if I have lost my library card?
  If you have lost your card or it was in an item that was stolen, immediately notify us. As soon as possible, bring identification with you to one of our libraries to get a new card. There will be a $1 fee for the card.
  
• My card has become brittle and chipped. Can I get a new card?
  Yes, next time you are at one of our libraries ask for a new card at the Checkout Desk. There is no fee to replace worn or broken cards.
• The catalog is asking for my password. I didn't even know I had a password!
  A password (usually a 4-digit PIN number) is needed to use the 24-hour telephone renewal system (TeleCirc) or to access your account on our catalog via the Internet. If you got your library card prior to August 4, 2001, the last 4 digits of the home phone number we had on file for you on that date were automatically assigned as your PIN. After August 4, 2001, you needed to specify a 4-digit number when you obtained a library card.
  
  If you've forgotten your password or PIN, library staff at any of our locations can reset it for you; please call or stop in during our open hours. Be sure to have your library card number when you call. You can also ask staff to change your PIN number, or you may change it yourself by logging into your account (on the Internet or on one of our catalog computers) and clicking on "change my password."

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Questions about checking out and renewing materials

• How long can materials be borrowed?
  Most materials check out for one three-week period and may be renewed for one additional three-week period if no one is waiting for them. Items on hold cannot be renewed, nor can books labelled "Books to Go." Video games and DVDs labelled "DVDs to Go" check out for seven days. Downloadable audiobooks check out for seven or fourteen days, and downloadable e-Books check out for seven, fourteen, or twenty-one days.
• How many items can I check out?
  You may have up to a total of 150 items on your account at one time. No more than 25 compact discs or 10 DVDs can be on your account at one time.
• All copies of the book I want are checked out. Can I be notified when one comes back in?
  You can place a request (sometimes also called a hold or a reserve) on an item and when it is returned we will hold it for you at the library location of your choice and send you a notice. You can have up to 25 requests at a time on your record. There is no charge for this service, but requests that are not picked up will result in a 50-cent fee. Notices are sent by phone or e-mail; you can sign up for e-mail notification here. Notices by US Mail are no longer available. (Requests cannot be placed on books labeled "Books to Go.") 
• There's a copy of the book I want at different branch than the one I use; can it be sent over?
  If an item is available at any of our library locations, it can be sent to any other branch for you to pick up. There is no charge for this service. Please allow two to three days for the book to arrive. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be sent from one branch to another.)
• Can I return my books to a different branch than the one I checked them out from?
  Yes, books checked out from Lincoln City Libraries may be returned to any of our branches.
• How do I renew my books?
  Most books and other items may be renewed one time, provided there are no holds on them. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be renewed.) You can use any of the following ways to renew your materials:
  • Bring your materials in to any of our library locations; or
  • call the library at (402) 441-8500; or
  • call our automated renewal system (TeleCirc) at (402) 441-8506 from a touch-tone phone; have your library card ready and listen carefully to the instructions; or
  • use our online catalog. You may renew all of your materials at once or just selected ones.
    1. From a Library Catalog screen, click on "Log in to Your Account," or from the Library's Web site, click on the "My Library Account" link
    2. Enter the number on the barcode of your library card
    3. Enter your 4-digit PIN number and click "Log In"
    4. Click "Renew" for each item listed in your account that you want to renew.
       
• How much are overdue fees?
  Overdue fees are charged as an incentive to return materials on time so that other customers will also have access to them.
  • 35 cents per day per item is charged (the maximum fine per item is $7.50, except for magazines, which have a $3.00 maximum). Overdue fees for packaged collections (such as Classroom Loan Bags) are $1.00 per day.
  • When accumulated fees reach $10 or more, no further checkouts will be allowed. Please ask staff for details if materials are lost or damaged.
    
  • Accounts for cardholders with accumulated fines who do not respond to the Library’s notices to clear their account may be referred to a collection agency and a $10 fee will be assessed.
• Can I pay my fees with a credit or debit card?
  Credit and debit cards can be used on some self-service checkout machines at Bennett Martin Public Library and at the Anderson, Eiseley, Gere, Walt, and Williams Branches.
• I've lost an item that I checked out! How much do I have to pay?
  The fee for lost items is the replacement price. If you find a lost item after this fee is assessed, the replacement price can be removed, but there will still be overdue fees (up to the maximum fee per item).
  
• Can you notify me by e-mail about overdue books?
  You can sign up for e-mail notification of overdue items here; notification is not sent until the item is two days overdue.

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Questions about library terms

• What is the difference between an item "being held" and one in "transit"?
  If an item is being held, someone has requested to have it held for them when it became available, or has requested that it be sent from one library to another that is more convenient for them. An item in transit is usually one that was returned to a library other than the one it belongs to, and is on its way back to where it belongs.
• The catalog says the book I want is "In Process." What does that mean?
  "In Process" means that the library has received the item and it is being prepared for use.
• The catalog says the book I want is "To be shelved." What does that mean?
  A status of "To be shelved" means that the book has recently been returned and may or may not be back on the shelf yet. The first place to check for such books is on the shelf where they belong, as the book may have already been shelved. If it's not there, there may be some carts of books waiting to be shelved that you can check. If the book you want is not in any of these places, you may need to try again in a few days, or ask library staff about obtaining a copy from another branch or placing a hold for it.

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Questions about other library services

• How can I get access from my home computer to the Research Resources the library subscribes to?
  Click on the "Research Resources" button on the Lincoln City Library Web site and follow the instructions on the page that comes up; in most cases you will need to enter your library card number. (Please note that due to licensing restrictions, a few of our Research Resources are not available for access from home.)
• Do you offer wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access?
  Free wireless Internet access is available at all Lincoln City Libraries during open hours.
• Do you have a computer that I can type a letter or a résumé on?
  Information about computer services available at Lincoln City Libraries can be found on our Publicly Available Computers page.
• Do you have a typewriter that I can use?
  Gere Branch (402-441-8560) and Walt Branch (402-441-4460) have typewriters available; please call those branches to check on the details.
• When is your annual Book Sale held?
  Lincoln City Libraries' annual Book Sale is normally held the first weekend in October. Details about hours and location are usually available in early September.
• Can I have a test proctored at the library?
  We are not currently able to offer proctoring services.
• Do you have rooms available for the public to use?
  Community Rooms can be reserved for groups and organizations to use at Bennett Martin Public Library, Anderson Branch, Eiseley Branch, Gere Branch, and Walt Branch.
  
  Tutor/student rooms are available at the Loren Corey Eiseley and Bess Dodson Walt branch libraries.

Lincoln City Libraries' Bookmobile provides individualized library service to a diverse population throughout Lincoln and Lancaster County. The bookmobile focuses service delivery to four main areas: County towns and cities Youth with emphasis on children at risk Seniors Areas in Lincoln not close to existing libraries The Bookmobile Schedule gives the locations, times and lengths of the Bookmobile stops. The Bookmobile visits regular stops every two weeks. Holiday closings are listed at the bottom of the schedule. In case of stop cancellation due to weather or mechanical difficulties, due dates will be adjusted. The Bookmobile Schedule for June through August is now available. Map of Bookmobile stops Blue markers show stops for Route A; yellow markers show stops for Route B; check the schedule for specific dates and times. View Lincoln City Libraries Bookmobile Stops in a larger map The Bookmobile carries adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, magazines, DVDs and videos, audiobooks on tape and CD, computer games, and large print titles. Requests for items not currently on the Bookmobile can be made by placing holds through the library's online catalog, by calling any library location, or by submitting titles to Bookmobile staff. Please allow several days before your stop for items to reach the Bookmobile when placing holds. Other Bookmobile Information: The Bookmobile carries adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, magazines, DVDs and videos, audiobooks, music CDs, video games, and large-print titles. Please bring your library card with you to check out items at the Bookmobile. Most items on the Bookmobile are loaned for a 4-week period, with one renewal allowed.To renew, stop in or call any Lincoln City Libraries branch, or call the library's automated telephone renewal line at 402-441-8506. You can also view your library record, place holds, and renew items through the library's online catalog. For further information on the Bookmobile, call 402-441-8545.

50th Anniversary Celebration December 4, 2005 South Branch Library celebrated its golden anniversary on December 4, 2005. Enjoy this 13-minute video detailing the history of South Branch. The interior of South Branch as it appeared in 1955 ... ... and as it appears in 2005. The 50th Anniversary Celebration included a presentation of the video available here.

Keep track of Lincoln City Libraries' events, programs, and more. Lincoln City Libraries: Information on programs, special events, resources, discussions, news, and more Lincoln City Libraries Podcasts: Podcasts from Lincoln City Libraries including booktalks and other programming One Book One Lincoln: Information on Lincoln's community read program, including events, insider information, discussions, photos, videos, and more Lincoln Teenpage: Lincoln City Libraries' Facebook page for teen resources and events. Polley Music Library: Lincoln City Libraries' Facebook page for music resources. Follow Lincoln City Libraries' tweets on events, information, resources, and more Keep track of what we're interested in on Pinterest! BookGuide on LibraryThing: The books listed in the BookGuide library are primarily books that have appeared on the BookGuide site, either as Staff Recommendations, Customer Reviews, or KFOR or KZUM Booktalk titles. BookGuide at LCL's Photostream on Flickr Lincoln City Libraries' YouTube Channel. See some recordings of our One Book One Lincoln Events and clips from some of our Summer Reading Program events.