Limits on Loans
Library patrons may have up to five each of the following items checked out on their library card at any one time: Fiction DVDs, Nonfiction DVDs and music CDs
Checkout and Return
All materials borrowed may be returned to any Volusia County Public Library facility. Outside book drops are provided for your convenience.Circulation information
- New books: 14 days
- All other books: 21 days
- Magazines: 21 days
- Audio Books: 21 days
- Cassettes and Compact Discs: 21 days
- Entertainment Videos and DVDs: 3 days
- Instructional Videos and DVDs: 7 days
- Children's Videos and DVDs: 7 days
Renewals
Most materials may be renewed. Exceptions include reserved materials. Materials must be brought to the library circulation desk along with your library card to be renewed. Materials can also be renewed from the Web by accessing SurfCat from your home computer.
An item may be renewed up to five times, unless reserved for another patron.Holds and inter-library loans
Each branch serves as an access point to the system's entire collection. If your branch does not have the materials you need, visit the branch owning the materials or request it by placing a hold on the item. All available materials except for reference may be sent to other branches. You will be notified when the materials you requested have arrived at your branch. If the Volusia County Public Library does not own the material desired, it may be borrowed from another library system. While most Interlibrary loans are cost free, some lending libraries will charge a fee for certain items.Limits on Loans:
New card holders may borrow up to five items at first check out. Permanent card holders may have a maximum of 29 items checked out at one time.Checkout and Return:
All materials borrowed may be returned to any Volusia County Public Library facility. Outside book drops are provided for your convenience.
Fines:
The fine for overdue DVDs is $1 per day, per item, with a maximum fine of $15 per item. The fine for all other overdue materials is 25 cents a day, per item, with a maximum fine of $15 per item. Items returned after the library is closed will result in the materials being overdue and will incur a fine.
Fees:
Non-resident fee: $50 a year or $30 for six months.
Daily visitor pass for public access computer usage: $5/day.
Lost card replacement: $5
PC printing: 15 cents a page B&W or $1 a page color
Computer diskettes: $1
Meeting room-conference: $20 for-profit organizations
Meeting room-medium: $40 for-profit organizations
Meeting room-large: $60 for-profit organizations
There is no charge for nonprofit organizations.
There is a charge of $120 for use when the library is closed (available in some branches).Library services and materials
Not all services available at all branches.
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Service descriptions
Surfcat:
Surfcat is the computerized catalog which shows library users where materials are located throughout the system. Terminals are located at every branch. Web access to SurfCat is available from the
Volusia County Public Library home page.Reference materials and assistance:
The six regional branches in the Volusia County Library System have in-depth reference collections. The community branches have basic reference collections. The Volusia County Library Center at City Island has the most comprehensive business collection and a collection of selected state and federal documents.Special collections:
Special collections throughout the library system include the genealogy/local history collections at the DeLand Regional Library and Volusia County Library Center at City Island. A collection of materials on environmental studies is available at the Deltona Regional Library.Audiovisual/computer services:
Audiovisual/computer services throughout the library system provide both instructional and entertainment video cassettes, music on compact discs, music cassettes and audio books. Public access computers are also available at all branches.Program services:
Throughout the year many branches provide programs for all ages. Programs include story times, book discussions, educational sessions and more. Visit your branch regularly for announcements and the Happenings newsletter. The Happenings are also published online.Public-use meeting rooms:
Meeting rooms in the Volusia County Public Library system are available to the public with certain restrictions. Rooms vary in size and hospitality features. Check with your local branch for room availability. See fee section for costs.Friends of the Library groups:
Library Friends provide invaluable volunteer support, community interactions and legislative support. Friends groups charge nominal dues and hold meetings for members. To join a Friends of the Library group or to volunteer, visit a branch near you.
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