Libraries on the Cape and Islands sharing resources through a computerized system with   terminals located in each library.

 

 Single library card to borrow books from all public member libraries.

 

 Improved services by providing immediate information on location of 1.5 million items including books, periodicals and audiovisual resources.

 

 Savings through cooperative development of library collections.

 

 

 CLAMS CARDS  Your CLAMS card may be used at any CLAMS library to borrow materials.  Your card gives you membership in your local library plus access to the collections of the 25 CLAMS libraries.  You may use your card in all the public libraries to check out books, seek information, do research, or just browse.

 

 

 LIBRARY POLICIES   Policies may vary at each CLAMS library so ask your local librarian for more information regarding reserves, renewals, loan periods, fines, etc.

 

 

 RETURNS   All materials borrowed from CLAMS libraries may be returned to any member library

 

 

 OVERDUES and FINES   CLAMS libraries reserve the right to deny charge privileges to anyone who has overdue library materials from any CLAMS library.  Lost book charges must be paid at the library where materials were checked out.

 

 

 CARD REPLACEMENT   You are responsible for your CLAMS card.  A replacement fee will be charged.