Netbook Loan PolicyNovember 2nd, 2010

The library makes Netbooks available to library card holders 18 and older to assist in research, networking, recreational use, and document creation, and are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Netbook loans are for in-library use only, 2 hours per day and cannot be removed from the library. The netbook and accessories must be returned to the Circulation Desk at least 30 minutes before closing, even if this does not allow the patron to use the Netbook for an entire loan period.

A late fee of $15.00 per day will be charged, and the patron will have netbook borrowing privileges revoked.

Cardholders must abide by the conditions listed below.

• Patrons must be an adult library card holder in good standing, i.e., less than $5.00 in fines, to borrow a laptop.
• While a patron has the laptop checked out, they are completely responsible for its safety and use. The patron is responsible for any damage or loss that results from accident, theft, misuse or neglect. No food or drink should be consumed in the vicinity of the laptop.
• Patrons agree to pay all costs associated with damage to this laptop or any other associated peripheral equipment, including replacement costs should the laptop be lost or stolen.
• I agree to immediately report to the Circulation Desk if the equipment or any of its components is missing, damaged, or malfunctioning.
• Patrons should not attempt to download any programs or files onto the hard drive of the laptop.They are responsible for saving to a removable device any work they wish to preserve. When a session ends, any created files will be wiped cleaned by software installed on the equipment.
• The library will not be held responsible for any reason, e.g., hardware or software failure or network interruptions, for any damage or loss of patron data or media while using its equipment.
• The library’s wireless connection may not be secure, and the patron will take appropriate caution with personal information while using the library’s equipment and network.