The loan period for items is one month. After a library item is overdue two months, an overdue notice will be sent to the person who checked it out. Please use this as a reminder to return the item to the library, as soon as possible. There may be someone else waiting to take it home.
Whenever a DFA library item is returned, whether it is a magazine, book, DVD or videotape, please put the item in the marked library “RETURN BOX” at the bottom of the DFA library bookshelf. This box is checked often, and the librarian removes the item(s), returns the “checkout” card to the item(s) and then returns the item(s) to the proper place(s) on the library shelf.
- DO NOT return an item to the library shelf, only to the “return box,” as the item needs to be checked in first!
- When you take a library item off the shelf to read while you are at the guild, please follow the same procedure as if you were borrowing it for home use. This helps the librarian to know that the item is being used.
- Items on the DFA library shelves are filed and color coded by area of interest and alphabetized by the author’s last name.
- DFA takes book donations. Books must be in good condition and be related to spinning, weaving, basketry etc. If the item donated is a duplicate it will be placed on the “donation” shelf for members.
How to check-out a library item.
Book, magazine and other media all have a pocket containing a card for checking out that item.
Sign and date the card and place it in the card holder near the plastic bin located on the bottom shelf at the far end of the bookcases.
Take your item home for a month and enjoy.
All returns are placed in the plastic bin for the librarian to process as written above.
If you need to contact Cheryle Kierulff, Librarian please feel free to email her at ck********@gm***.com
You can view the DFA’s Online Library Catalog by going to the DFA website and click on
How to search DFA books on-line
To find a DFA Library items use the smaller, lower search box. The upper one is international.
This is a search only website. It will not tell if a book is in/out, and you cannot reserve a book from the website.
Happy Searching,