Technology - iPad Checkout Policy and Agreement

106 N BROADWAY
BELGRADE, MT 59714
(406)388-4346
www.belgradelibrary.org

 

LIBRARY LAPTOP POLICY

 

Any patron with a Belgrade Community Library (or BridgerNet) card in good standing (not expired and fines not exceeding $10.00) may check out an iPad using a current photo ID and library card matching the name on the ID (the ID and library card will be held at the circulation desk while the iPad is checked out). It will be scanned and checked out to your library card account as well.

iPad use is restricted to the main floor of the Library.  iPads may not be taken into the restrooms.  iPads may be checked out for two consecutive hours. iPads may not be renewed.

iPads are available during Library open hours.  iPads should be returned to the public services desk fifteen minutes before the library closes.   iPads cannot be borrowed within 30 minutes of closing time. 

A signed Library iPad/Tablet Loan Agreement must be on file at the circulation desk or filled out below.  The borrower who checks out the iPad is responsible for damage until the iPad is returned to the circulation desk. 

Patrons may not leave the iPad unattended. If patrons must exit the Library while the iPad is checked out to them, the iPad must be left with a Library staff member at the public services desk. The Library is not responsible for any lost files, nor will any files be saved on the hard drive.

iPads must be returned to a Library staff member and not just left on the counter when returned.  Technical problems or equipment malfunctions should be reported to Library staff.

Library iPad/Tablet Loan Agreement

    • I accept full responsibility for the tablet and accessories I am borrowing. I will reimburse Belgrade Community Library for the cost of repairing or replacing this tablet or accessories if they are damaged or lost while checked out in my name.
    • I agree to comply with Belgrade Community Library's rules regarding computer use.
    • I understand that the circulation period is two hours or less, depending on the time the tablet is checked out.
    • I agree to pay $1 per hour overdue fees, if I do not return the loaned tablet within the 2-hour circulation period.
    • I will not download or copy software to the tablet, nor deliberately attempt to modify the tablet in any harmful or malicious way.
    • I will not remove the tablet from the main floor of the Belgrade Community Library. I agree that I will lose my tablet borrowing privileges if I attempt to exit the building with a Library laptop.

    A borrowed tablet is for Library use only. Do not leave the tablet unattended.

    Your signature indicates that you recognize your responsibility in the care and custody of any tablet you borrow from Belgrade Community Library. This form expires December 31 each year.

  4. Electronic Signature Agreement

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

  12. Children under the age of 16 are required to have the signature of a parent/guardian in order to check out the Library iPad/tablet. The parent/guardian signing the agreement takes full responsibility for any damages and/or charges.

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