Circulation Policy

Library users with a general account can check out up to 80 items at a time, have up to 40 holds placed at a time, and have access to interlibrary loans, the Library of Things collection, cultural passes, and all of our library databases, including downloadable ebooks and audiobooks on the Libby app. 

 

Lending Periods

All West Linn Library items lend for 28 days except for the items listed below which circulate for 14 days:

  • Adult New Fiction books
  • Equipment
  • Library of Things items
  • Lucky Day items (limit of 3 items per library card)
  • Magazines
  • DVDs
  • Video games
     

Renewing Materials

Unless an item is on hold for another patron or is a Lucky Day item, you are able to renew items up to 5 times! The new lending period will start the day of your renewal and extend 14 or 28 days depending on the item. There are several options for renewing your library items:

  • Visit the library or call 503-656-7853 and let a staff member assist you
  • Online - LINCC.org
  • Phone Renewal Line - 503-659-8634
  • LINCC Mobile app - Download for free from your app store!

 

Overdue Fines and Lost Fees

  • Adult materials: $0.25 a day; max of $5 per item
  • Youth materials: $0.15 a day; max of $3 per item
  • Library of Things materials: $1.00 a day; max is the cost of the item
     

Returning Library Materials

Library users have multiple options when returning books and other materials. In addition to book drops on each floor inside the library, there is an external slot on the west side of the building that is available around the clock. Materials checked out at our library can also be returned to any Clackamas County library.

Book drops are for library materials only. We do not have the space or staffing to accept donations in these book drops. Please bring donations directly to the library!  

There are also standalone book drops at the following locations:

  • In the parking lot of the West Linn Adult Community Center: 1180 Rosemont Rd.
  • Outside the Pacific West Bank branch in the Willamette neighborhood: 2040 8th Ave.
  • In the parking lot of the Emmanuel Presbyterian church in the Robinwood neighborhood: 19200 Willamette Dr.   
  • In the parking lot outside Sunset Fire Hall: 2215 Long St. (The book drop outside Sunset Primary has been moved to the Sunset Fire Hall due to repeated damage)

The remote book drops are not cleared every day. Rest assured, we backdate check-in to the day when items were returned, so fines won't be applied for days when we haven't been able to retrieve materials.
 

Lost Items

Library materials are considered lost if they are not returned within 45 days of the due date.  At that point, a billing notice is mailed, and a lost item charge is applied to the patron’s library account.  The original purchase price is used to determine the lost item fee.

If an item is returned within six months of being marked lost, the lost item fee is waived, and applicable overdue fines are applied.  If the lost item fee has already been paid, a credit for that amount will be applied to the patron’s library account.  This credit can be used to settle overdue fines and other fees.  No cash refunds will be issued.

The library cannot accept replacement items in exchange for lost materials.  It can be difficult to get the correct format and edition when acquiring replacements.  There are also additional costs associated with processing that aren’t considered when a replacement is purchased outside of the library’s normal channels.  Librarians may also decide that another item is a better option for the collection.    

 

Damaged Items

Patrons are responsible for returning library materials in the same condition in which they were borrowed.  Charges may be applied to replace missing parts or to repair or replace damaged items.

 

Interlibrary Loans

*At this time each patron is limited to TEN active ILL requests at a time; this includes ILL items currently checked out. Please call us if you have any questions.

With a shared catalog and a courier that delivers materials seven days a week, borrowing items from other LINCC libraries is simple and quick.  If you are looking for an item that isn't owned by any library in Clackamas County, you can place an interlibrary loan (ILL) request at the West Linn Public Library. This process cannot be done online since a librarian needs to ensure that the correct item is ordered. To place a request, please call 503-656-7853 x5 or e-mail wlref@lincc.org. We'll need as much information as you have about the item as well as as your library card number.

Please keep in mind that we are unable to submit ILL requests for audiovisual materials or fiction books published in the current or previous calendar year.

 

Lucky Day items

Lucky Day items new and popular items that typically have a long wait list. The books and media belonging to the Lucky Day collection cannot be placed on hold or renewed, so patrons that find them on the shelf can take them home without the wait. It's your Lucky Day! 

Lucky Day items check out for 14 days and are limited to (3) items per library card. 

 

Cultural Passes

With Cultural Pass Express you can get instant online passes that provide free admission to museums, gardens, and other local venues. Current venues and their checkout policies:

  • Clackamas County Parks – Admits 1 vehicle to park in any participating Clackamas County Park. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per day, while supplies last.
  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden – Admits 2 adults and any children. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center – Admits 2 adults and 2 children. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Evergreen Aviation Museum – Admits 2 people into the museum, regardless of age. Pass does not include entrance to the water park, tours of the Spruce Goose, flight simulator rides, or members-only tours. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Gilbert House Children’s Museum – Admits 5 people. All adult visitors must be accompanied by a child or museum staff. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Hallie Ford Museum of Art – Admits 2 adults as well as children under the age of 18. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden – Admits 2 people, age 16 or older. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar year.
  • Oregon Historical Society – Admits 2 people. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Oregon State Parks – Admits 1 vehicle to park in any participating Oregon State park. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar year.
  • Pittock Mansion – Admits 2 adults and any children. Children under 6 are always free. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar year.
  • Portland Art Museum – Admits 2 adults. Children 17 and under are always free. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.
  • Portland Japanese Garden – Admits 2 adults and up to 8 children, age 17 and younger. Card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar year.
  • Portland Opera – Admits 2 adults. After reserving your pass, contact the box office to redeem tickets.
  • The Oregon Garden – Admits 2 adults and 4 children (up to age 18). Not valid for special events. Library card holders may reserve 1 pass per calendar month.

Reservations can be made up to three months in advance (current month plus the next two full months). You may have up to two active (same day or future) reservations at any given time, but they must be to different venues or in separate reservation periods (month or year).* The pass is valid only for the date(s) reserved. You may reserve one pass per venue each month, unless otherwise noted (some venues limit visits to once per year). You may have up to two active reservations at any given time, but they must be to different venues or in separate reservation periods (month or year). Log in to Cultural Pass Express to learn more about venues and to make reservations.

*Exception: State Parks pass may be reserved and checked out for two consecutive days.

 

Library of Things

A Library of Things (LoT) is a collection of items such as kitchenware, musical instruments, and games hosted at a library that library patrons can check out with their Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) library card. West Linn Public Library has a robust Library of Things that can be viewed here.

  • WL patrons can check out LoT items from other Clackamas County libraries but must pick items up and return them at the owning library.
  • You may check out five (5) items at a time per library card. This limit applies across the LINCC system.
  • Checkout period is 14 days, and checkouts are renewable.
  • You have seven (7) days to pick the item up from the owning library once you receive a notification that it is ready.
  • All Library of Things items must be returned to the owning library’s checkout desk during open hours. Do not return items to book drops or a different library.
    • Items returned to the wrong library will not be checked in, and late fees may accrue. You will be contacted to return the item to the owning library.
  • Late fees are $1.00 per day. Items will be considered lost after 28 days past due date. Replacement fee is the full replacement cost of the item if lost or damaged.
    • Owning library may assess additional fees (e.g., cleaning, repair, missing RFID tag, damaged or lost packaging, etc.).

 

 

 

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