MGL Library

General Information

Location and Hours ~ Obtaining a Library Card ~ Borrowing Privileges
Basic Services & Resources ~ Internet Use Policy

Location and Hours of Operation

The Myrtle Glanton Lord Library (MGL) is located within the Patterson Park Community Center at 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro TN 37130.

Phone: 615-907-3429

Find out more about Myrtle Glanton Lord, for whom the library is named.

The normal operating hours for the library are::

Monday - Thursday    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

Friday - Saturday        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Sunday                       CLOSED

The library will be closed for the following holidays in 2010:

Using the Library

To get a library card...

• You must be an area resident with current photo ID and proof of address.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent with a current ID.
• Parents may grant permission for children to checkout videos and to use the Internet.
• Report lost or stolen cards immediately.
• Replacement cards are $2.00.
• By accepting a library card, you are agreeing to follow the Library's rules and policies in exchange for access to the Library's collections and services. You are agreeing to accept responsibility for all materials charged to the card, including fines and fees assessed to it.

Borrowing privileges

• Items in high demand - 7 days
• DVDs - 7 days
• All other books and library materials - 2 weeks
• Items can be returned at MGL or at any other branch.
• Items can be placed on hold through iBistro.

Renewal policy

• Any item may be renewed twice if there are no holds on the item.
• You may renew your materials:
  • at any library branch.
  • by telephone.
  • from your home or office computer by going to our online catalog. Your User ID is your entire library barcode number; the default PIN is the last six digits of your library barcode number.

If your books are due and you are not finished, call us on or before the due date for renewal.

Overdue fines

• Books, cassettes, CDs, and videos - $.10 per day.
• DVDs - $1.00 per day.
• Maximum fine for all materials is $7.00 per item.
• Having overdue items or unpaid fines suspends library services until collected.
• We are pleased to work with Unique Collection Agency.  If your account is past due, contact the Circulation Department to make the necessary payment arrangements.

Basic Services and Resources

Internet Use Policy

Linebaugh Library System

revised 2/21/05
 

• The Library makes the Internet accessible in accordance with its mission of providing access to information and resources to meet the needs of its constituency.
   

• The Library is CIPA compliant and has blocking software on all Internet terminals.  The blocking software, or filter, is not a perfect system and due to its technological limitations may allow sites that could be harmful to minors and may block access to constitutionally protected material on the Internet.  The Library may allow access to blocked sites for adult patrons 18 and over upon request.  Information on the Internet may be reliable and current, or it may be inaccurate, out-of-date, or unavailable.  The Internet contains material that is controversial and inappropriate for children.  Library users access the Internet at their own discretion.
   

• Parents/legal guardians assume responsibility for anything their children may access on the Internet.  The Library is not responsible if children violate Library and parental rules.  The Library's computers are not under constant employee supervision.
   

• Use of the Library computers and the Internet for any purpose that violates federal, state or local laws is prohibited, including:
   

  • Accessing obscenity and or child pornography

  • Propagation of computer worms and viruses

  • Attempting to breach the Library network and other networks via the Internet

  • Transfer or use of copyrighted materials without explicit consent from the owner 
     

• Attempting to modify or delete software and data, or installing other software onto the Library computers is not permitted, and will be subject to a revoking of privileges.
   

Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and violation of the Internet Use Policy will result in a cancellation of this privilege.