Wauconda Area Public Library District

Library Laptop
Computer Checkout Policy and User Agreement

Two Library Laptop computers are now available for in-house use at the Wauconda Area Library. Library patrons who are at least 18 years of age may check out one of the laptop computers from the Circulation Desk for up to two hours, for in-house use ONLY.   This library service is subject to availability.  All Library Laptops must remain in the library building during use.   

To check out a Library Laptop, a patron must submit their own current Wauconda Area Library card and a valid Illinois driver’s license.   The library record and the driver’s license must have the same address.  The patron must be in good standing (no fines or overdues) and registered for a minimum of 90 days.  These cards will be returned to the patron when the patron returns the laptop.  Under no circumstances may a patron use another person's library card.

Library patrons who check out a Library Laptop must first sign an agreement to the following:

  • I will immediately inspect the laptop upon checking it out and agree that it is good condition.
  • I will not tamper with hardware or existing software. I agree to protect this equipment from theft and/or damage. I understand that the Wauconda Police will investigate any loss of a laptop or any missing components, and I will cooperate with such investigations.
  • I agree to go to the library Circulation Desk immediately if this equipment is damaged, lost, stolen, or malfunctioning.
  • I will never leave the laptop unattended. If I leave it unattended, I may permanently lose the privilege of borrowing a library laptop.
  • I agree to return the laptop to the Circulation Desk by the time due and personally give it to a library staff member before I leave the Wauconda Area Library.
  • I understand that this equipment is a 2-hour library loan and cannot leave the building. I will not take the laptop from the Wauconda Area Library.  If nobody else is waiting to use the laptop, it may be renewed only once for another two hours, but this has to be done as the first two-hour loan is ending.
  • I understand that even if I have not used the laptop for a full two hours, I must return it to the Circulation Desk no later than 30 minutes before the library closes.  (The library closes at 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday).  Fines will be charged at the rate of $5.00 per hour, in increments of $1.25 per 15 minutes past the stated due time determined at the time of checkout.
  • I agree to accept full financial responsibility for failure to return the laptop and accompanying equipment, and any damage incurred to the laptop through abuse, misuse, or operation contrary to any instructions supplied with the laptop while it is in my care. Approximate cost of the laptop is $2,000.
  • I will not violate any of the policies specified in the Wauconda Area Library’s Internet Policy for Public Use and the library’s Patron Behavior Policy.   I have read these policies and I understand that violation of these policies may result in revocation of my library privileges. 
  • I understand that if I am using sound-enabled resources, (web pages, CD’s or DVD’s with sound) I must wear headphones.  (Patrons may use their own headphones or may checkout headphones at the same time they check out a laptop computer).  
  • I understand that the library is not responsible for damage to any disk, computer, or for any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from use of the Library's computers or malfunctioning library hardware or software.

Library Laptop privileges will be revoked if a borrower violates any part of this agreement.  In addition, any blocks on a patron record (overdue books, ignored recalls, etc.) will also prohibit laptop borrowing.

I have read all of the statements listed above and I agree to abide by these terms and conditions of use.      

Patron’s                                                                            Patron’s
Signature:____________________________________         Printed Name: ___________________________________

                                                                                         Driver’s

Library Card # _______________________________               License # _________________________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­______________

 

 

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