Copies & Faxes Policy

 

The Harris-Elmore Public Library and the Genoa Branch Library provide copying, scanning and faxing services to the public. This policy describes the services that are provided and the cost associated with those services.

 

This policy applies to all materials and community members that are using the copying, scanning and faxing services provided by the Library. The content of materials copied, scanned or faxed is outside the scope of this policy.

 

PROCEDURES FOR FAXES:

 

•  Harris-Elmore Library fax number (419) 862-2123 & Genoa Branch Library (419) 855-7012.

• The fax machine is operated by library staff only.

•  Faxes are only sent in black and white and can accommodate letter size documents.

 

Sending Faxes
 

• Patrons must provide a copy of acceptable condition to be faxed.

• The library is not responsible for successful receipt by the destination fax.

• The library is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from faxing.

• The library will provide confirmation the fax is successfully sent.

• If the fax does not go through after 3 tries, the patron must send it at another time.

 

Fees

 

• $1.00 for the first page, .25 for each additional page.

• All fees must be paid at the time faxes are sent.

 

Receiving Faxes

 

• Patrons may receive faxes at the library at .25 per page

• The library will make every attempt to notify patrons when faxes are received.

• Faxes not picked up after 7 days will be destroyed.

 

 

Fees

 

• $1.00 for the first page sent

• .25 per subsequent page

 

• All fees must be paid at the time faxes are picked up.
   

 

PROCEDURES FOR COPIES:

 

The scanning/copying machine is typically operated by library staff, but patrons may operate it with staff assistance.

 

A printer is available for patrons to print from our computers or other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

 

Fees

 

Black & White Copies

• 8.5 x 11     Single Side        .15

• 8.5 x 11   Double Sided     .30

• 8.5 x 14     Single Side        .25

• 8.5 x 14   Double Sided     .50

• 11 x 17      Single Side        .35

• 11 x 17   Double Sided      .70
  
  Color Copies

• 8.5 x 11     Single Side        .25

• 8.5 x 11   Double Sided     .50

• 8.5 x 14     Single Side        .35

• 8.5 x 14   Double Sided     .70

• 11 x 17      Single Side        .50

• 11 x 17   Double Sided      1.00

 

If you bring your own paper, all copies are half price

 

Scans can also be e-mailed or placed on flash drives at no cost.

 

 

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees on August 17, 2009