About the Library

Administration

Laptops will be loaned to South Central Library System cardholders in good
standing (i.e. cards not blocked) 14 years of age and older. Laptops will be
available on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be reserved ahead
of time.
Borrowers must leave two forms of identification, including one with their
picture, with the front desk staff. Credit cards will not be accepted as
identification.
Laptops will be lent for a period of up to two (2) hours.
Laptops not returned on time will be subject to a late fee of $15 per hour.
Laptops must be returned to the front desk thirty (30) minutes before the Library
closes.
Payments of late charges should be made at the Library Circulation Desk.
Laptops are to be used in the Library only. Removal of laptops from the Library
will be considered theft.
Borrowers may not install software on the machines.
Borrowers may not alter, delete, or copy any software loaded on the laptop.
Printing is not directly available from laptops. For printing options, see staff.
Audio or video files must be played with headphones provided by the patron.
The user bears responsibility for damage to the laptop due to neglect, abuse or
loss. Replacement cost for a laptop computer is $1000.
Failure to comply with these policies will result in loss of computer borrowing
privileges.
Use of Library-owned laptops is subject to all other Library computer use
policies.

Adopted by Monona Public Library Trustees on May 19, 2009.