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This section contains:
What is INFO-PASS?
INFO-PASS instructions
List of INFO-PASS participants
What is INFO-PASS?
INFO-PASS is a program of the St. Louis Regional Library Network that is open to any member who wishes to participate. (Currently about 90 members participate in the program). An INFO-PASS is a multi-copy form (like a one time library card) which will allow a patron of a member library to have access to materials from another participating library in the network by either using materials in the library or checking the materials out where permissible.
INFO-PASS forms will be issued to patrons by the library to which they belong (parent library) to be used at a designated library (host library) within the network on a one-time basis per INFO-PASS. For any additional use or renewal, another INFO-PASS is required.
An INFO-PASS will only be issued to patrons in good standing who have a special need for materials which the parent library cannot provide. If a patron looses materials the parent library must pay for these materials. Therefore the parent library should be notified when materials are overdue.
Each library which participates in the INFO-PASS program will designate a person(s) within its library who will determine whether or not a patron needs an INFO-PASS. This person(s) will also decide at which library the INFO-PASS will be used.
INFO-PASS forms sell in packages of 100 for $25.00 or 18 for $5.00. They are purchased from the Network Office. INFO-PASS booklets that list members who participate in the program and the requirements for use of each library are available to participating members from the Network office. These booklets should be consulted each time an INFO-PASS is issued. Questions about the program, e-mail: info@slrln.org.
InfoPass Instructions
Eligibility of INFO-PASS User
The eligibility of an INFO-PASS user must be determined by the parent library. The needs of the individual user will be considered. While each parent library may establish its own criteria for issuing this form, it will verify that the individual receiving the INFO-PASS will: have searched her/his library for the desired material and have exhausted any obvious resources.
Through an initial screening interview have established her/his need for specific resources. Have a clean record at the parent library and have no outstanding fines or overdue materials. Be able to use the materials on her/his own.
Procedures for using INFO-PASS
Parent Library
Screen patron for eligibility and need for specific resources.
Determine most appropriate host library. Avoid overuse of same host library.
Explain to users the conditions of the INFO-PASS, such as time restrictions, presentation of proper identification at the host library, and information about the rules and regulations of the host library as specified in its policy.
Fill out and issue INFO-PASS to user.
Agree to assume responsibility for any charges incurred by users, if they fail to meet their obligations to the host library.
Host Library
Prepare a statement of policy to include any restrictions or limitations which would apply to this program. This policy will be printed and distributed to all participating libraries.
Honor INFO-PASS forms issued by authorized individuals from parent libraries, and collect INFO-PASS forms when they are used.
Handle any abuses through the grievance channel (see next section).
Notify parent library immediately when books become overdue.
Types of Abuse
Overuse of same host library, e.g. sending all patrons to same university library.
Poor screening of a patron need for specific resources. Disregard of requirements of host library.
Refusal of the host library to provide adequate service to INFO-PASS user, as stated in host library policy.
Refusal of parent library to accept responsibility for return of delinquent materials / or to reimburse the host library.
In the case of abuse or non-compliance with rules as they are set forth, an initial phone call should be made by the concerned library in an effort to solve the problem. Repeated problems with the same library should be brought to the attention of Network Council. Council will review the situation, work with the libraries, and attempt to rectify the problem. If there are continuous problems with a library, that library may be dropped from the INFO-PASS program upon review by the network council.
INFO PASS PARTICIPANTS
Affton High School
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS
--Bishop Dubourg High School
--Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
--John F. Kennedy High School
-- Rosati-Kain High School
--Trinity High School
Brentwood School District
Brentwood Public Library
Christian Brothers College High School
Chaminade College Prep Library
Clayton High School
Columbia High Library
Concordia Seminary Library
Concordia University Wisconsin - St. Louis
Cor Jesu Academy Library
Covenant Theological Seminary Library
Crossroads School Library
DeSmet High Library
Duchesne High School
East Central College Library
Eden Webster Libraries
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Ferguson Municipal Public Library District
Festus Public Library
Forest Park Hospital
Forsyth School Library
Fort Zumwalt School District
Francis Howell School District
Greenville College Library
Harris-Stowe State College
Hazelwood School District
Incarnate Word Academy
Jefferson College Library
Jefferson County Library System
Jewish Hospital College of Nursing Library
John Burroughs School Library
Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood School District
Ladue School District
Laumeier Sculpture Park Library
Lindbergh School District
Lindenwood College, Butler Library
Logan College of Chiropractic
Lutheran South High Library
Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School
Mary Inst. Library-Country Day Libr.
Maryville University Library
McKendree College Library
Mehlville School District
Missouri Baptist College Library
Missouri College Library
Missouri Institute of Mental Health
Missouri Technical School
Nerinx Hall High School
Normandy School District
Parkway School District
Pattonville School District
Principia College, Marshall Brooks Library
Ranken Technical College
Richmond Heights Public Library
Ritenour School District
Rock Hill Public Library
Rockwood School District
St. Charles City-County Library District
St. Charles City School District
St. Charles County Community College
St. John's Mercy Medical Center Library
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Louis Christian College Library
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St. Louis Community College - Flo Valley
St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
St. Louis Community College Inst. Res.
St. Louis Community College Meramec
St. Louis Police Library
St. Louis Priory Library
St. Louis Public Schools - Library Services
St. Louis University High School Library
St. Louis University Med Center Library
St. Louis University, Pius XII Library
St. Louis Zoo
St. Luke's Hospital Medical Library
Sanford Brown College Libraries
Scenic Regional Library
Southern Illinois U-Edwardsville, Lovejoy Library
Southwest Illinois College Library
Thomas Jefferson School Library
University City Public Library
University City Public School District
University of MO-St. Louis, TJ Library
University of Missouri-St. Louis, Barnes Lib.
Urshan Gateway Library
Ursuline Academy High School Library
Valley Park Community Library
Valley Park High School Library
Vatterott College Library
Vianney High School Library
Villa Duchesne Library
Visitation Academy Library
Washington Public Library
Washignton University Medical Library
Washington University Libraries
Webster Groves Public Library
Webster Groves School District
Westminister Christian Academy
Whitfield School Library
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