The Richards Memorial Library provides fee-based fax service. This services is located at the Reference desk on a restricted telephone line and, therefore, Library services and operations may limit the ability to provide timely service. 

Cost:

  • The Library charges $1.00 for each page excluding the Library-provided cover sheet, which is sent free of charge. Sending only the cover sheet will incur a $1.00 charge.
  • This is a cash-only transaction and all fees must be paid at the time the fax is sent.
  • The Library charges for successful transmissions based upon the confirmation receipt from our machine. 

Guidelines and Restrictions:

  • Patrons may fax up to 20 pages in one transaction. Jobs of more than 20 pages will be transmitted in multiple transactions and may require a considerable wait time.
  • The Library provides only black and white fax copies.
  • Sheets to be faxed should be of standard (8.5" x 11") size and in good condition. If they do not meet these conditions, , the patron will be responsible  for photocopy charges.
  • Faxing can take up to one minute per page; therefore, no faxes will be sent 30 minutes prior to closing.
  • Only outgoing faxes are permitted. The Library does not receive faxes on behalf of patrons.
  • The Library does not fax to international numbers.
  • As the Library's fax number is a Town operated and funded line, the Library fax number may not be given out for personal use without permission from Library staff.
  • Library staff are not responsible for the quality of the fax sent including missing pages, bad transmissions, failure to transmit, or incomplete information. 

Patron Responsibilities:

  • Operation of the fax machine is limited to Library staff.
  • Patrons are expected to confirm receipt of the fax by the other party.
  • Patrons must be present when the fax is sent. If transmission is unsuccessful after 3 attempts, the patron must try back at another time.
  • Abuse of the fax service may lead to denial of future use. 

Fees are determined by the Town of North Attleborough and will be reviewed periodically.

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees August 19, 2025