E-Mail Notices
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Did you know that the Tuscarawas County Public Library offers an email notification option that allows you to receive an e-mail when a reserved item is available for pick up or when an item is overdue?

Questions & Answers

 Q. Why is the library offering e-mail notification?

A. E-mail notification of overdue items will reduce the library's postage expenses for those who have been receiving notices in the U.S. Mail.

E-mail notification of items on hold awaiting pickup will allow Circulation Staff to concentrate on helping patrons and other tasks.

Unless you register for e-mail notices, overdue notices and hold notifications are mailed via U.S. Mail.

Q. How do I sign up?

A.  You may sign up for e-mail notices at the checkout desk at any location of the Tuscarawas County Public Library.

Q. How does E-Mail notification work?

A. When something you have requested is ready for you to pick up, the library will send you an e-mail notice. The notice will list the titles being held and that the items will be held for 7 days from the date on the e-mail. You will also receive a courtesy notice three days before your items are due to remind you of the coming due date.   A link in the body of the email will be provided so that you can access your library account to renew items yourself.  You will also receive e-mail if you have overdue items.

Q. Can I receive my notices both by e-mail and also by phone or U.S. Mail?

A. No. You must choose one option.

Q. What if my e-mail address changes?

A. Once you have signed up to receive e-mail notices, you can change the e-mail address to which notices are sent by logging into your library account and clicking the “Profile” link.  

Q. Can all the members of my family receive their notices at the same e-mail address?

A. Yes, but privacy may be a concern. If family members share one e-mail address, then all persons with access to that mailbox will be able to view notices sent to that e-mail address.

Q. Will my e-mail address be sold to mailing lists?

A. No! We will not sell, share or transmit your e-mail address to mailing lists or any other companies. The e-mail address you provide the Tuscarawas County Public Library will only be used to contact you in regards to hold notices and overdue notices.