ITEM NUMBER: 10.12 a-b
CHAPTER 10: Circulation
CODE: Policy
COMPUTER ID: CIBPR-6
Title: Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement
Effective Date: 1-1-2011
Authorized By: Library Director
Date of Last Revision: 10-2021
Patron name (please print): ______________________________________________
Marathon County Public Library Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron
Agreement
The Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) makes laptop computers available for use
inside any MCPL locations. Tablet devices will be available at the Wausau
Headquarters.
You must have a valid MCPL (or V-CAT) library card in good standing (see
Policy 10.10 a-c for definition of good standing).
Before checking out a laptop or tablet for the first time, patrons must sign a copy
of the MCPL Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement, which will be
kept on file.
Patrons must be 18 years old or older to check out a laptop or tablet. Exceptions
to this may be made at the discretion of library staff.
Patrons must show library card AND leave their current government-issued photo
ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) each time they check out a laptop or
tablet. The ID will be returned to the patron when the equipment is returned.
MCPL laptops or tablets may not be removed from the library building.
Patrons must keep the laptop or tablet and any additional equipment with you
them at all times. If the laptop, tablet or other equipment is stolen or damaged
while checked out, the patron will be held responsible for all costs involved up to
a maximum amount of $1,000.
DO NOT take the laptop or tablet into a public restroom. For safekeeping,
patrons may leave the laptop or tablet with a staff person at any desk for a brief
time.
Use only the provided power adapter and cable for charging.
Data must be saved to a removable storage device (ex: USB). Any files saved to
the device will be automatically erased . The library
accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen files.
ITEM NUMBER: 10.12 b
Patrons are responsible for deleting any personal information from the device
before returning.
DO NOT download, purchase, uninstall, delete, or move any files, software, or
patron, the charge to the patron will be a minimum of $25.00 as determined by
library staff.
DO NOT factory reset or restore the laptop or tablet. If applicable, DO NOT
user
patron, the charge to the patron will be a minimum of $25.00 as determined by
library staff.
The loan period for a laptop or tablet is two hours. Patrons may renew the laptop
or tablet for one additional two-hour session if no one is waiting to use the laptop
or tablet. Patrons are allowed one check-out and renewal per day.
Laptops or tablets must be returned to the desk where they were checked out at
the time it is due, and at least 15 minutes prior to the library closing.
If patrons do not return the laptop or tablet on time, patrons will be charged a fine
of $10.00 for every hour or portion of an hour after the time the laptop or tablet
was due.
Failure to return the device will result in the patron being charged for the full cost
of the laptop or tablet replacement, and a report of the theft to the appropriate
law enforcement agency.
By signing this document, I verify that I have read and understand the
Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement. _________ (initials)
By signing this document, I understand that the Library wireless connections are
not secure, and I will take appropriate caution with personal information while
using a library computer. __________ (initials).
By signing this document, I acknowledge that I am financially responsible for the
laptop or tablet and its accessories and acknowledge that I will be held criminally
responsible for theft if the laptop is not returned. _________ (initials)
* A new agreement will need to be signed when changes are made to the policy.
Name (please print): __________________________________________________
Library Card Number: _________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 10: Circulation
CODE: Policy
COMPUTER ID: CIBPR-6
Title: Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement
Effective Date: 1-1-2011
Authorized By: Library Director
Date of Last Revision: 10-2021
Patron name (please print): ______________________________________________
Marathon County Public Library Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron
Agreement
The Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) makes laptop computers available for use
inside any MCPL locations. Tablet devices will be available at the Wausau
Headquarters.
You must have a valid MCPL (or V-CAT) library card in good standing (see
Policy 10.10 a-c for definition of good standing).
Before checking out a laptop or tablet for the first time, patrons must sign a copy
of the MCPL Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement, which will be
kept on file.
Patrons must be 18 years old or older to check out a laptop or tablet. Exceptions
to this may be made at the discretion of library staff.
Patrons must show library card AND leave their current government-issued photo
ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) each time they check out a laptop or
tablet. The ID will be returned to the patron when the equipment is returned.
MCPL laptops or tablets may not be removed from the library building.
Patrons must keep the laptop or tablet and any additional equipment with you
them at all times. If the laptop, tablet or other equipment is stolen or damaged
while checked out, the patron will be held responsible for all costs involved up to
a maximum amount of $1,000.
DO NOT take the laptop or tablet into a public restroom. For safekeeping,
patrons may leave the laptop or tablet with a staff person at any desk for a brief
time.
Use only the provided power adapter and cable for charging.
Data must be saved to a removable storage device (ex: USB). Any files saved to
the device will be automatically erased . The library
accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen files.
ITEM NUMBER: 10.12 b
Patrons are responsible for deleting any personal information from the device
before returning.
DO NOT download, purchase, uninstall, delete, or move any files, software, or
patron, the charge to the patron will be a minimum of $25.00 as determined by
library staff.
DO NOT factory reset or restore the laptop or tablet. If applicable, DO NOT
user
patron, the charge to the patron will be a minimum of $25.00 as determined by
library staff.
The loan period for a laptop or tablet is two hours. Patrons may renew the laptop
or tablet for one additional two-hour session if no one is waiting to use the laptop
or tablet. Patrons are allowed one check-out and renewal per day.
Laptops or tablets must be returned to the desk where they were checked out at
the time it is due, and at least 15 minutes prior to the library closing.
If patrons do not return the laptop or tablet on time, patrons will be charged a fine
of $10.00 for every hour or portion of an hour after the time the laptop or tablet
was due.
Failure to return the device will result in the patron being charged for the full cost
of the laptop or tablet replacement, and a report of the theft to the appropriate
law enforcement agency.
By signing this document, I verify that I have read and understand the
Laptop/Tablet Checkout Policy and Patron Agreement. _________ (initials)
By signing this document, I understand that the Library wireless connections are
not secure, and I will take appropriate caution with personal information while
using a library computer. __________ (initials).
By signing this document, I acknowledge that I am financially responsible for the
laptop or tablet and its accessories and acknowledge that I will be held criminally
responsible for theft if the laptop is not returned. _________ (initials)
* A new agreement will need to be signed when changes are made to the policy.
Name (please print): __________________________________________________
Library Card Number: _________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________
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