Services at Galway Public Library

Borrowing Materials

• Audio Books

• Borrowing Materials

• Interlibrary Loans

• Overdue Materials

• Renewing Materials Online

• Reserves

Audio Books

Audio books can be downloaded at http://salon.sals.edu "The Southern Adirondack Library (SALS) on Demand". 

Digital downloads are easy to check out and download, and the best part is- there are never any late fees because your titles are automatically returned at the end of the lending period.

• To check out and download audio book titles, you will need your library card number to create an online account with SALS on Demand.
  
• You may also need to download and install free software to enhance your listening and/or reading experience.
  
• When the download process is complete, you can enjoy titles on your Windows or Mac computer or transfer the audio book to supported devices, like an MP3 player or Apple iPod. Many audio titles can be burned to CD to listen in the car.
  
• General questions related to borrowing and book titles are answered on the SALS on Demand FAQ page
  
• If you have any questions or require assistance, please visit the SALS on Demand Help page

Borrowing Materials from the Library

Registration of Borrowers

• Applicants must present acceptable proof of address (photo ID) when filling out the library card application form.
• Summer residents must register their home address and telephone number as well as their local address.
• Children under the age of 12 may have a library card at the discretion of a parent/guardian who accepts financial responsibility for materials borrowed. The parent/guardian must sign the application form.
• Children age 12 and over are not required to obtain a parent signature when registering for library card.

Borrowing Time Period

• All new books, new audio books and periodicals are available for a two-week loan period.
  
• All non-new books are available for a four-week loan period.
  
• All non-new audio books are available for a two-week loan period.
  
• All videotapes and DVDs are available for a three "open library day" loan period (days that the library is closed are not counted)

Interlibrary Loans

• Patrons are encouraged to use the SALS online catalog and fill out request slips for interlibrary loan materials.
• Patrons will be notified by phone or email when the materials arrive. If the patron does not pick up the material within one week, it will be returned on the next SALS delivery day.
• Generally, interlibrary loan materials have a four-week loan period and are eligible for one four-week renewal period.

Overdue Materials

• Materials overdue one month:
• patron receives phone call of notification from library staff
• Materials overdue two months:
• patron receives letter with titles of materials and replacement costs.
• Materials overdue three months:
• patron receives letter of notification that library priveleges are suspended until materials are returned or replacement costs are paid.
• Materials may not be renewed once they are one month overdue.
• Materials that are not returned within six months are assumed to be lost and will be removed from the computer system.

Renew Materials Online

*Note: If an item cannot be renewed online call the library at (518)882-6385 and we may be able to renew it for you!

1. Visit the SALS Catalog and Click on "Patron Account" (across the top of the screen).
   
   
2. Type in your complete library card number (without spaces) and your Password. Click "Log in". 
   
   
3. Click "Items out" along the middle menu.
   
   
4. Check the box or boxes of the items you want to renew. Scroll down and click "Renew Selected Items". 
   
   
5. If the items were successfully renewed a message will say so. If the item could not be renewed it will say '0 successfully renewed' and will give a reason why it could not be renewed. 
   
   
6. Click on "Items out" again to see your list with new extended due dates. Log out when you are done with your account information.