Terms of Use

These terms are an agreement between Shortgrass Library System ("Shortgrass") and you. You should read all the terms before indicating acceptance. These terms apply to membership for Library services, borrowing services, access to online content and programs, Internet access, rules of conduct within a library branch, and use of your Library account.

Accuracy of Membership Information

When you register for an account with Shortgrass, you attest that the personal information you have provided is correct and current, and that you will notify Shortgrass in a timely manner if there are any changes to your contact details in the future. You will need to verify your identity when you visit a Shortgrass branch for the first time. Bring picture ID and proof of address to any Shortgrass branch to begin borrowing and to extend your temporary library card to a full membership.

Children under the age of 18 and others lacking in capacity require the consent of a parent or guardian. Shortgrass will communicate with accounts that have a parent/guardian attached using the email/phone/address provided for the account. No changes can be made to the account without the parent/guardian's consent.

Borrowing Rules

You accept full responsibility for the choice of library resources borrowed or accessed with your library card, including on any library card where you are listed as the parent/guardian. This includes being aware of the due dates applicable to the materials borrowed and accepting financial responsibility for any fees incurred if materials are not returned or are returned damaged to the Shortgrass.

While Shortgrass may, as a courtesy, send reminders about the due dates of borrowed materials, you accept financial responsibility for all fees associated with unreturned or damaged items, even if courtesy reminders have not reached you.

Read Shortgrass's Borrowing Guide for full details of borrowing at Shortgrass.

Library Policies

To ensure enjoyment of the library by all, you agree to abide by all of Shortgrass's policies. This includes being respectful and courteous of others, tidying up after yourself, and using library resources with care.

Read Shortgrass's Library Policies for full details of membership expectations in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Email Address

Upon successful registration, we'll use the email address you've entered to send you your library card number. Your email address will also be used to provide you with notifications about your account, such as on hold items available for pick-up and items coming due.

Digital Privacy

Shortgrass is committed to the confidentiality of customer use of its facilities, services, collections and website. The information that we collect is used and disclosed in accordance with the Library Board's Privacy and Confidentiality of Customer Information Policy and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act sections 39(1) and 40(1). Customer information is collected under the authority of the Alberta Libraries Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 33(c). Read Shortgrass's Digital Privacy page for full details about the personal information that is collected and retained by Shortgrass. If you have any questions or concerns about the personal information that is collected and retained by Shortgrass, review the Privacy Policy.