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Laptop Loan Policy

Amended by the Library Board, September 20, 2022 (replaces COVID temporary policy)
Laptop Lending Policy PDF

The East Greenbush Community Library will provide laptops for off-premises checkout to resident cardholders with accounts in good standing. Borrowers are subject to the library’s Internet Use Policy when using a library laptop, regardless of where the laptop is used. Laptops will be available on a first-come first-served basis

Eligibility

  • Laptops are available to adult East Greenbush/Schodack resident cardholders with accounts in good standing. Online cards and MyCards are not accepted.
  • One laptop can be checked out per household.
  • After checking in a laptop, a borrower must wait at least 24 hours before checking out another laptop.

Patron Responsibilities

  • Once a laptop is checked out to a patron, it becomes the responsibility of that patron. The patron is not permitted to change the condition of the laptop and will be financially responsible for the cost of the library fixing it. Any changes in condition or content while in the patron’s care will be the patron’s responsibility. The patron is responsible for damage, loss, or theft.
  • Any violations of the library’s internet use policy may result in the loss of library privileges.
  • If any technical problems are encountered, patrons should contact the library immediately and return the device to library Staff.
  • The user will not tamper with the laptop (hardware and software), or attempt to open, repair, or modify the laptop in any way.
  • A daily overdue fee will be charged for a laptop that is not returned, up to the cost of replacement.
  • Service will be disconnected within 48 hours of a laptop becoming overdue.
  • Patrons are responsible for replacement costs if the laptop or charger are lost, stolen, damaged, or not returned.
  • If a laptop is reconfigured or reset by a borrower, a fee will be assessed, to cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Library Responsibilities

  • The Library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from the use or misuse of the laptop device, connection of the device to networks, or data loss resulting from the use of device and/or connection to the Internet.
  • The user acknowledges and accepts all risks associated with the use of the laptop. There is no warranty, express or otherwise.

Borrower Privacy

The Library does not have access to or collect specific usage data. The Library does not provide patron information to third parties.

Policy History

Adopted June 27, 2020 (COVID temporary policy)
Revised January 6, 2022
Draft Revisions presented to Services Committee for discussion April 4, 2022, (make policy permanent)
Recommended by Service Committee May 5, 2022
Amended by the Library Board, September 20, 2022 (replaces COVID temporary policy)

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Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items
Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders