Marathon County Public Library

ITEM NUMBER: 10.14 a-c

CHAPTER 10: Circulation

CODE: Policy

COMPUTER ID: CIBPR-7



Title: E-Reader and Handheld Scanner Checkout Policy and

Patron Agreement

Effective Date: 11-2018

Authorized By: Library Director

Date of Last Revision: 11-2018



Marathon County Public Library e-reader and handheld scanner checkout Policy

and Patron agreement

You must have a valid MCPL (or V-CAT) library card in good standing (fines

under $10.00).

Each time, before checking out an e-reader or handheld scanner, you will need

to sign a copy of the MCPL e-reader and handheld scanner checkout policy and

patron agreement.

You must show library card AND your current government-issued photo ID

(driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.) each time you check out an e-reader

device or handheld scanner. For children under the age of 18, a parent/guardian

must accompany the child to sign the agreement and check out the e-reader or

handheld scanner.

Overdue fines of $1.00 a day will be applied to your account if not returned by the

due date.

E-reader devices and handheld scanners will circulate for 14 days, and can be

renewed up to 2 times for 14 days if there are no holds for another customer on

the device.

I understand that e-reader devices and handheld scanners must be returned

inside the library, to a staff person, at the same location and same desk as

where I checked-out the device. If I return the device to either an indoor or

outdoor book drop, I will be charged a minimum of $25.00 for unnecessary risk to

the device.

ITEM NUMBER: 10.14 b





Return all parts of the device that are contained in the plastic box, including the

box itself.

o E-Reader: the E-reader, the USB cable, the charger and protective cover.

o Handheld Scanner: handheld scanner, auto-feed dock, charging cable,

AC adapter, microfiber cloth, quick start guide, user manual, micro SD

card and micro SD card case.



Any missing items may result in charges to be determined by library staff.

Use only the provided power adapter and cable for charging. Please return your

e-reader or handheld scanner charged to at least 75% power.

E-reader: if you make notes, create bookmarks, log-in to a password protected

Wi-Fi spot, link your email of social network account, you are responsible for

deleting your information from the device before return. DO NOT erase or

deregister the device. If the library's registration is disturbed by a user, the

charge to the user will be a minimum of $25.00 to be determined by library staff.

E-reader: do NOT download/buy additional books or apps on the e-reader. Do

NOT archive or delete books or apps from the device. If the library's content is

disturbed by a user, the charge to the user will be a minimum of $25.00 to be

determined by library staff.

E-reader: do NOT connect the e-reader to your personal computer or laptop.

E-reader: do NOT change security settings.

Handheld scanner: you are responsible for deleting any personal photos or

scanned items from the device's SD card before return.

ITEM NUMBER: 10.14 c





I understand that the device will be inspected for condition and content before and after

customer use. Any changes in condition or content while in the customer's care will be

the customer's responsibility. The customer is responsible for damage, loss or theft and

added content. Costs will vary depending on the device and must be paid immediately.

By signing this document, I verify that I have read and understand the e-reader and

handheld scanner checkout policy and patron agreement. _________ (initials)

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I am financially responsible for the e-

reader or handheld scanner and their its accessories and acknowledge that I may be

held criminally responsible for theft if the e-reader or handheld scanner is not returned.

__________ (initials)

*You will need to sign this agreement each time you checkout an e-reader device or

handheld scanner.



Name (please print):



Library Card Number:



Signature: