Policy Committee Minutes – July 21, 2026

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Policy Committee Minutes – July 21, 2026

Scioto County Public Library Board of Trustees

The Policy Committee of the Scioto County Public Library met in an official committee meeting on this date at 12:03 pm to discuss updating the Use of Fax Machines, Copiers, and Computer Printers policy. The following committee members were present: Ms. Joan Roberts – Member, Ms. Ruthann Brush – Member and Mrs. Tamela Morton – Member. Mrs. Tamela Morton called the meeting to order. Dr. Charles Kemp – Board Member and Mrs. Kara Tieman were also present. Representing the library were Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, Keely Woloschek – Human Resources Manager, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. No visitors were present.

1) Updated Use of Fax Machines, Copiers, and Computer Printers – The committee reviewed and recommends to the full Board the following updated Use of Fax Machines, Copiers, and Computer Printers Policy:

Scioto County Public Library

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Use of Fax Machines, Copiers, and Computer Printers Policy

Fax Fees

Fax machines have been installed at outlets of Scioto County Public Library primarily for use within the library system. However, the public may request staff to send or receive on their behalf within the following guidelines.

  • Fax machines are available for use during regular hours.
  • The charge for sending faxes is $0.10 per page for faxes sent within the United States.
  • The charge to send faxes to areas outside the United States is $0.10 per page.
  • A charge of $0.10 per page is assessed for faxes received for patrons by Scioto County Public Library and its branches.
  • The library is not responsible for lost or misdirected faxes that have been received on its machines.

Copier Fees

Copy costs shall be $0.10 per page for photocopies and $0.10 per page for copies from the microfilm scanner. The Library cannot refund monies paid for copies. Copies mailed by the staff have a minimum fee of $2.00 for postage and handling plus the cost of copies. The Library reserves the right to refuse to mail documents for patrons.

Printing Fees

The cost for printing from any computer workstation shall be $0.10 per page or $0.20 per double-sided print. Patrons must pay for all pages printed even if they decide they do not want them. Monies pre-paid for printing cannot be refunded. Patrons who refuse to pay for printed pages may have their library privileges restricted or revoked.

Scanning Fees

The copier/printers at each library location allows you to scan photos, documents and books to your USB drive or email address for free. You can scan in full color or black and white; the scanner accepts documents up to 11×17. Please ask a staff member for assistance if needed.

Effective Date: July 21, 2026
Approved By: Scioto County Public Library Board of Trustees on July 21, 2026

There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, adjournment was taken at 12:07 p.m.

Approved this 18th day of August, 2026.

 
Mrs. Tamela Morton, Committee Member