Paying Fines

  • Overdue Materials – excluding our E reader Nook

    • We are no longer charging overdue fines. If you are late in returning your items, as a courtesy, consider making a donation to the library.  In the case of lost materials, the patron will still be charged the replacement cost.
    • Materials overdue one month:
      • patron receives phone call of notification from library staff
    • Materials overdue two months:
      • patron receives letter with titles of materials and replacement costs.
    • Materials overdue three months:
      • patron receives letter of notification that library privileges are suspended until materials are returned or replacement costs are paid.
    • Materials may not be renewed once they are one month overdue.
    • Materials that are not returned within six months are assumed to be lost and will be removed from the computer system, and patron will be charged for replacement cost.

    Renew Materials Online

    *Note: If an item cannot be renewed online call the library at (518)882-6385 and we may be able to renew it for you!

    1. Visit the SALS Catalog and Click on “Patron Account” (across the top of the screen).
    2. Type in your complete library card number (without spaces) and your Password. Click “Log in”.
    3. Click “Items out” along the middle menu.
    4. Check the box or boxes of the items you want to renew. Scroll down and click “Renew Selected Items”.
    5. If the items were successfully renewed a message will state so. If the item could not be renewed it will say ‘0 successfully renewed’ and will give a reason why it could not be renewed.
    6. Click on “Items out” again to see your list with new extended due dates. Log out when you are done with your account information.