Borrowing

Members of the community who are 12 years old and older may request a free community library card, which will allow them to borrow materials from the regular collection at Mantor Library, and to request materials through the URSUS and MaineCat interlibrary loan systems.

All applications for community library cards must be accompanied by a photo ID. Photo IDs may be waived for applicants between the ages of 12 and 17 provided the parent or guardian presents their own photo ID.

All applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal adult guardian. Parents should be aware that borrowers are financially responsible for lost and or damaged library materials. In the case of minors, this responsibility falls to the parents. In addition, parents should be aware that privacy regulations prohibit the disclosure of the minor’s borrowing history (even to his/her parents) without a signed consent form or a court order.

Existing community library card patrons who need to replace their cards because of loss or damage must verify contact information in their library record. New cards will not be issued to community library card patrons who owe fines or replacement charges until these have been paid.

Community library cards expire one year from initial issue, and may be renewed annually. Annual renewal is required to confirm contact information is current.

Community library cards do not provide off-campus access to online electronic resources such as eBooks and databases.

Replacement costs are waived when items are returned to the library in good/working condition Replacement costs may remain for damaged or broken items

Late fees for IT equipment accrue at the rate of $5 per day and are not waived upon return

Borrowing privileges are blocked when fees amount to $10 or more

Logging in: Community members must sign up for a UMF community computer account to use community access computers in the building. A photo ID is required to create a community account. Children 12-17 years old may use community access computers only if accompanied and directly supervised by a parent/adult guardian at all times. Photo IDs may be waived for applicants between the ages of 12 and 17 provided the parent or guardian presents their own photo ID.

Available computers: We have both PCs and Macs available for community members to use. Please inquire at the front desk for location and availability.

Using the computer: Our machines have no external speakers: you will need to bring or borrow headphones to listen to sound.

All library patrons are expected to follow our policies, but you may particularly want to review our Technology Use policy and our policy for use of the Peter Mills Electronic Classroom. As noted, priority is given to academic uses.

Scanning (to email or USB storage device): Scanning to email or USB storage device (saving documents as pdf or image files) is always free for UMF and community patrons alike. Library or IT staff can assist.

Wireless access: Guest wifi access is available for laptops and other mobile devices. The network name for guests is MaineEDU-Guest

The precise process for connecting will depend on your device, but after you select the MaineEDU-Guest network, you will be prompted to enter your email address. Once complete, you should be connected.

Questions: Please let us know if a computer does not work or does not perform as expected: sometimes we can fix something for you right away, but we’d like to make it work better for everyone.

For Community Members, we can provide only limited help with personal technology questions (such as using software), but can provide more support for tasks specific to our set-up such as printing. The Farmington Public Library may offer additional computer and technology assistance and there are regular Adult Education programs available as well.