314 - Laptop Lending Policy

Purpose

The Library makes laptops available to library card holders to assist in research, networking, recreational use, and document or presentation production needs. Laptops are provided according to availability.

Home Use

The following rules and regulations apply:

1. Laptops may be borrowed by resident library card holders ages 18 and up in good standing (i.e. users with fines of $5.00 and over are blocked). Borrowers must show a photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
2. The loan period is seven days.
3. Only one laptop per household
4. Laptops may only be renewed in person at the Library’s Check Out Desk.
5. Laptops must be returned in person. Borrowers are required to wait until the laptop is checked in by a staff member on duty at the Check Out Desk.
6. Fines for unreturned laptops are $15.00 per day, not counting days the library is closed. An “on-time” return is defined as a laptop that is returned prior to closing on the seventh day of check out. Users who have on three separate occasions returned the laptop late will lose laptop borrowing privileges for a period of six months.
7. The user assumes full responsibility for the cost of repair or replacement ($600) in the event that the laptop is lost, stolen, or damaged. The Library’s IT Department will assess technological issues and charge the user accordingly.

Laptop Lending Agreement

I have read and understand the Markham Public Library Laptop Lending Policy and agree to adhere to the terms and conditions contained therein.

Print Name (First & Last): ____________________________________

Library Card Number: ____________________________________

Additional Identification Provided: ____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

City: ____________________________________

Zip Code: ____________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________

User Signature: ____________________________________

Staff Signature: ____________________________________