FAQ
About Library Cards
Free library cards may be issued to residents of Scott, Owen, Grant, Harrison, Bourbon, Fayette, Woodford, or Franklin Counties, as well as students attending college in Scott County.
If you are 18 or older, bring in a photo ID with verification of your mailing address and apply for your card. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must accompany you.
You can also complete the online card application and then visit the library to obtain your permanent card.
A four digit number will be assigned to you when you apply for your card (the default PIN is the last four digits of your phone number). If you forget your PIN or want to change it, ask a staff member to assign a new PIN the next time you are in the library
Library cards are valid for one year, after which they may be updated. This is done to keep our address files valid.
Notify the library immediately so that a “stop” can be put on your record. The library card will no longer be valid. Failure to notify the library of a lost or stolen card limits your ability to dispute fines or charges for materials not returned. Please visit the library to get a replacement card.
Yes. We will update our records to show that you are a legal adult. Please bring a current photo ID in order to make this change.
Yes, that is greatly appreciated. You may notify the library by phone or in person for any changes in your personal information.
No, each person should use his or her own library card for borrowing items or for Internet use. Parents are responsible for any charges incurred on their children’s cards until the children are 18 years of age.
Checking Out Materials & Renewals
For your own protection, we prefer that you present your card every time you use the library. However, in unusual circumstances, library staff can look up your card number if photo identification is provided.
Most items may be kept for three (3) weeks. This includes books, audiobooks, compact discs, magazines, and nonfiction DVDs. Popular DVDs for adults and children may be kept for seven (7) days.
During each transaction, a receipt will be printed that lists the items checked out and their due dates.
Check out limits are: 25 books (8 of which may be New Releases), 10 audiobooks, 2 Kits, 4 Nonfiction DVDs, and 8 Popular DVDs (any combination of adult & children’s.) There is no limit on the number of magazines or compact discs that may be borrowed.
Yes, we offer Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. You may complete an interlibrary loan form at the Information Desk or submit the completed form online.
Please allow at least two weeks for ILL materials to arrive. It is important to note that we cannot request anything that has been published within the last six months.
Most items may be renewed twice, however, items that are reserved (on hold) for other patrons may not be renewed. Nonfiction and popular adult DVDs may be renewed once. Interlibrary loan items may be considered for renewal by the lending library on a case-by-case basis, but typically, they are NOT renewable.
You may bring them to the library, call the library, or renew them yourself using the library’s online catalog. In all cases, you will need to have your library card available. Please note that we cannot renew items via email or voicemail messages. If you choose to renew items by using the library’s online catalog, please remember that items must be renewed on or before the due date.
Overdue Items
SCPL is “fine free” with the exception of Interlibrary Loan items which will have an overdue fine of $1.00 per day. Fines stop accumulating at $10.00 per item. Fines will appear on your record which is accessible through the website, or library staff will provide you with this information in person or by phone.
As long as your fine is less than $5.00, you may continue to check items out and use all other library resources.
A reminder notice is sent out 14 days after items are due. If items are not returned within another 14 days, a second notice is sent that also lists the replacement cost of the items which will be assessed if the items are not returned within three (3) months of their original due dates.
Returning Materials
You may bring them inside the library and put them in the returns slot at the Circulation Desk, or you may deposit them in the book drop outside the library. The outside book drop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Book drops are also available in Sadieville and Stamping Ground.
No.
Placing Holds
Library staff will gladly place holds for you, or you can place holds through the library’s online catalog.
Please type your entire library card number with NO spaces. Your PIN is the personal identification number that was established when you received your library card. If you have forgotten your PIN or need other assistance, library staff will be happy to help.
Lost or Damaged Items
We’re sorry—the library does not give refunds.
Not necessarily. If the item can be mended, we will not charge you. If it is damaged beyond repair, you will be charge for the full replacement cost.
Volunteering through the Friends of the Scott County Public Library
Through the Friends of the Scott County Public Library, volunteers are utilized to help with special projects and events. Please indicate your interest in volunteering when you complete the Friends application.
Donations
Yes. We welcome donations of books in clean, dry condition, as well as compact discs and DVDs that are in playable condition. No obsolete media, encyclopedias, textbooks, or instruction manuals will be accepted. Items not needed for the library’s collection will be given to the Friends of the Library for their used bookstore.
Yes. Monetary donations are welcome! This is a wonderful way to remember the special people in our lives. Envelopes for donations are available in our pamphlet rack located in the library lobby.
Homebound Services
Yes. The Outreach Services Department provides free delivery service for those in need.
Further Assistance
You may contact the library by phone (502-863-3566), email us or ask questions of library staff who are working at any of our public service desks.