Linebaugh Public Library

General Information

Location and Hours ~ Obtaining a Library Card ~ Borrowing Privileges

Basic Services & Resources ~ Internet Use Policy

Location and Hours of Operation

The Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 West Vine Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130. Phone: 615-893-4131  FAX: 615-848-5038

(See a map of this location.)

Need directions? Just fill in your address below (in this format: 500 Main St., Murfreesboro TN).

The normal operating hours for the library are:

Monday - Thursday    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday        9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday                       1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The library will be closed for the following holidays in 2008:

Using the Library

To get a library card...

• You must be an area resident with current ID and proof of address.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent with a current ID.
• Parents may grant permission for children to checkout videos and to use the Internet.
• Report lost or stolen cards immediately.
• Replacement cards are $2.00.
• Download a printable library card application.(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) Please complete the form and bring it to the library with your ID to obtain your card.

Borrowing privileges

• Items in high demand - 7 days
• Videos & DVDs - 7 days
• All other books and library materials - 2 weeks
• Items can be returned at the Checkout desk or in the bookdrops.
• Items can be placed on hold through iBistro.

Renewal policy

• Any item may be renewed twice if there are no holds on the item.
• You may renew your materials:
  • at any library branch.
  • by telephone.
  • from your home or office computer by going to our online catalog. Click on "My Account" in the dark blue bar, then "Renew My Materials."  Your User ID is your entire library barcode number; your PIN is the last six digits of your library barcode number.

If your books are due and you are not finished, call us on or before the due date for renewal.

Overdue fines

• Books and cassettes - $.10 per day.
• Videos and DVDs - $1.00 per day.
• Maximum fine for all materials is $7.00 per item.
• Having overdue items or unpaid fines suspends library services until collected.
• You cannot use Internet or Lab computers inside the library if you have overdue items or unpaid fines.

Basic Services and Resources

Computer Resources Include:
Ancestry Library Edition
Auto Repair Reference Center
Facts On File On-Line - The World Atlas
Facts On File On-Line - Career Guidance Center
Gale Biography Resource Center
Gale Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Kids InfoBits
LitFinder - Poetry, Stories, Essays, Speeches
Live Homework Help
LoisLaw 
P4A Antiques Database
Peterson's Testing and Educational Reference Center
Tennessee Electronic Library 
Value Line  *
Adaptive Computer & Workstation
Wireless Internet access *

For more information about our online resources, please visit our Articles and Databases page.

* Note: These services are only available at Linebaugh Library, not at other library branches in the Linebaugh System.
 

Internet Use Policy

Linebaugh Library System

revised 2/21/05
 

• The Library makes the Internet accessible in accordance with its mission of providing access to information and resources to meet the needs of its constituency.
   

• The Library is CIPA compliant and has blocking software on all Internet terminals.  The blocking software, or filter, is not a perfect system and due to its technological limitations may allow sites that could be harmful to minors and may block access to constitutionally protected material on the Internet.  The Library may allow access to blocked sites for adult patrons 18 and over upon request.  Information on the Internet may be reliable and current, or it may be inaccurate, out-of-date, or unavailable.  The Internet contains material that is controversial and inappropriate for children.  Library users access the Internet at their own discretion.
   

• Parents/legal guardians assume responsibility for anything their children may access on the Internet.  The Library is not responsible if children violate Library and parental rules.  The Library's computers are not under constant employee supervision.
   

• Use of the Library computers and the Internet for any purpose that violates federal, state or local laws is prohibited, including:
   

  • Accessing obscenity and or child pornography

  • Propagation of computer worms and viruses

  • Attempting to breach the Library network and other networks via the Internet

  • Transfer or use of copyrighted materials without explicit consent from the owner 
     

• Attempting to modify or delete software and data, or installing other software onto the Library computers is not permitted, and will be subject to a revoking of privileges.
   

Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and violation of the Internet Use Policy will result in a cancellation of this privilege.