VIDEO/DVD Loan Policy 

Videocassettes (1/2", VHS) and DVDs may be borrowed upon the presentation of a valid OSL card and completion of video registration forms. Video and DVD privileges are non-transferable; the card owner MUST be present when videos are borrowed.

Videocassettes and DVDs may be borrowed for one week. The limit is as follows for videocassettes: 4 movies/bestsellers and 4 nonfiction/documentary videos per visit, per borrower. The limit is as follows for DVDs: 4 DVDs per visit, per borrower. There are no renewals or transfers to a family member’s card. The overdue charge is $1.00 per day per film.

Please play videocassettes and DVDs at room temperature and keep away from extremes of heat and cold. Protect videocassettes and DVDs from dust, dirt, moisture, and fingerprints. KEEP VIDEOS AND DVDS AWAY FROM ALL MAGNETIC FIELDS. Please rewind videocassettes after use. Videos returned not rewound will be assessed a fine of $.25 per video.

All DVDs must be returned to the library where borrowed. DVDs must NOT be returned in the bookdrop. Videocassettes may be returned in the bookdrop. Please use great care when returning videos to bookdrop, use rubber bands or plastic bags to prevent damage. The FEE is $1.00 per unsecured video.

NOTE: Plastic case is not considered to be protection.

In return for the privilege of borrowing videocassettes and DVDs, I understand that I am responsible for returning the before said materials on time, and in good condition. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for paying overdue charges, damages, or losses. I will notify the library staff promptly of any problems with videocassettes and/or DVDs.

As a parent or legal guardian my authorized signature allows my child or ward only to borrow videocassettes and/or DVDs, and indicates that I will be responsible for all costs and fines incurred by said minor.

The Lincoln Public Library staff will not restrict borrowing on the basis of material content. According to R.I. Public Library Standards, a parent or guardian is responsible for the selection of materials for his or her child/ward. State privacy law and library policy provide confidentiality of materials charged to a library patron’s card, until such time as materials become overdue.

Warning: Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and video discs (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506). The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigates allegations of criminal copyright infringement (Title 17, United States Code, Section 506).