[Revised 2005]

Conditions governing the borrowing of books are as follows:

1. Books and other items from the library are available for borrowing by any member in good standing. Please note the due to border difficulties, loans are only available within Canada to Canadian mailing addresses.

2. Request forms are enclosed with each package of books and available on the web site.

3. Materials are sent via Canada Post parcel rate with insurance. GCW pays postage one way; the borrower pays the return postage and insurance ($1.00 per $100.00 assessed value). Library materials do not need to be sent via registered mail.

4. Up to two books, one booklet and one video may be borrowed at one time. There is a current rental fee of $3.00 per video.

5. A deposit fee of $25.00 per item applies to rare and/or out of print items; a cheque must be enclosed with the request form. Deposits will be promptly returned upon receipt of the materials in the same condition as they were sent.

6. Books are issued for a period of approximately six weeks. They must be posted for return by the date shown on the slip in the back of the book. PLEASE BE PROMPT!!

7. To request a renewal of any materials on loan, write to Suzanne Mooney, (see address below), providing name, membersip munber and the titles of the items you'd like to renew. If there is no waiting list, the items may be kept for another three weeks.

8. Any item listed in the catalogue may be reserved; that is if the book is not available or a substitution not acceptable, your requests will be filled and the book forwarded as soon as possible.

9. Use of the library is a privilege provided to members. Many items are out of print and difficult to replace. Borrowers automatically agree to replace mutilated or lost books with a duplicate copy or one of similar content approved by the librarian. If a member loses an item through the mail, they must produce a receipt to show insurance and initiate a claim, or pay for the lost book themselves. If the Guild loses the book en route to a member, we will initiate a claim.

10. For your interest, the majority of the books available for loan, are from the library of the late Ethel M. Henderson, who coauthored "Loom Music" with Mary Black and Mary Sandin, founders of our Guild.

Applications for books must be mailed to:
Suzanne Mooney, R.R. # 2, Massey, Ontario P0P 1P0.