Customers

The Burleson Public Library endorses a policy that welcomes all library customers.

Library Cards

Customers may check out materials from the library by using a valid library card.

1. The Burleson Public Library will issue library cards to all city residents, property, and business owners who make appropriate application.
2. Young adults (13-17) may receive their library card upon presenting valid identification and proof of residency, alternatively, the young adult residing in Burleson or having a parent or legal guardian residing in Burleson may present a signed application from that parent or legal guardian. Young adults without a parent or legal guardian signature are limited to borrowing materials owned by the Burleson Public Library.
3. Burleson City Business Owners may apply for a business library card by completing the appropriate application and accepting responsibility for materials checked out on that card.
4. Those customers not residing within the Burleson city limits must provide proof of residency, submit an appropriate application and pay a fee in order to obtain an annual library card, or may volunteer to earn a library card.
5. The Burleson Public Library will issue library cards to City of Burleson employees and students, teachers and administrative staff of K-12 schools within the city limits of Burleson.

Confidentiality

 

The Burleson Public Library recognizes and endorses the premise that customers’ library records are confidential in nature and are not public record. The Burleson Public Library Advisory Board affirms the contention by the United States Supreme Court and the Attorney General of the State of Texas that without confidentiality of customer records there would be a “chilling effect” on the free access of information by individuals for their private use. The staff of the Library and the Director will follow established procedures to ensure that the records remain confidential.

Customer Responsibilities

The Burleson Public Library endorses the premise that Library customers have the following responsibilities:

1. Respect public property;
2. Respect the rights and property of others;
3. Comply with posted Library and City procedures and regulations;
4. Make suggestions perceived by the customer as desirable;
5. Comply with Safe Child Policy (see Appendix);
6. The Burleson Public Library subscribes to all applicable copyright laws and acts.