Borrowing Policy for Non-Residents of the Richmond Memorial Library

Richmond Memorial Library will issue library cards to a non-resident for an annual fee of $40.00 beginning July 1, 2005.

The purchased, non-resident Richmond Memorial Library card will allow the patron to borrow no more than fifteen (15) items.

A non-resident is defined as an individual who:

• does not reside or own property in Genesee, Niagara and/or Orleans counties
• does not work or attend school in the city of Batavia
• does anticipate using the Richmond Memorial Library on a regular basis over a one year time period

Non-residents requesting to purchase a Richmond Memorial Library card must:

• Show valid picture identification
• Agree to the Richmond Memorial Library policies and rules governing borrowing services as written on the Richmond Memorial Library Application for Library Card and Computer/Internet Use
• Submit payment with the completed library card application

The purchased non-resident Richmond Memorial Library Card will become active on the date the card is issued.

Renewals for purchased non-resident cards will be one year from the date the card was issued or previously renewed.

To renew a purchased non-resident Richmond Memorial Library Card the patron must:

• Have no outstanding balances on his/her current card
• Submit payment of  $40.00 at the time of renewal
• Update previously submitted library card information.