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Hung up on Library Holds?
Get the Hang of Them!
Library Snapshots
Here is a sampling of library patron account policies from around the Midwestern United States.
KS
13 branches
150 checkouts
30 holds
10 renewals
50 checkouts
25 holds
4 renewals
99 checkouts
25 holds
4 renewals
MO
10 branches
75 checkouts
100 holds
3 renewals (not including DVDs and New/Notable items)
36 branches
200 checkouts
400 holds
2 renewals
CO
IL
IN
24 branches
125 checkouts
75 holds - there is a $2 fee for holds not picked up
256 renewals
80 branches
50 checkouts
5 holds (does not include in transit or ready for pickup)
3 renewals
26 branches
100 checkouts
30 holds
3 renewals
OK
NE
IO
6 branches
50 items to check out - $1 to check out movies
5 holds (does not include items in transit or ready for pickup)
2 renewals
12 branches
40 checkouts
40 holds
4 renewals
19 branches
30 checkouts
30 holds
2 renewals
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