Hotspot and Chromebook Lending Policy
Guidelines for borrowing and use
- Hotspots and Chromebook can be renewed if no one is on the waiting list.
- A valid Santa Ana Public Library card must be presented at the time of checkout
- Library card user MUST be present at time of check-out.
- Limit of one hotspot and one Chromebook per patron.
- Borrowers must read, understand, and sign this agreement at the service desk in the presence of a library staff member each time(s)he checks out a Hotspot.
Fines and liability
- Borrower may be responsible for costs associated with damaged or loss of a hotspot/Chromebook and/or peripherals due to neglect or abuse.
- Costs are:
- Hotspot:
- Verizon or T-Mobile - $99
- USB cord - $8
- AC adapter - $8
- Case - $6
- Keychain - $2
Total: $123.00
- Chromebook Kits:
- Chromebook – Acer Spin 513s - $744
- Accessories include carrying case, headset, and wired mouse - $80
- Keychain - $2
Total: $826.00
- Chromebook (Emergency Connectivity Fund – ECF):
- Chromebook 11 3100 - $322
- Carrying bag - $10
Total: $332.00
- Hotspot:
Proper care and use
- As with any electronic device, please handle and use with care. Do not use where water or any other liquid may spill or splash on the hotspot or Chromebook.
- The software and settings may not be altered. Nothing can be added or removed from the hotspot’s/Chromebook’s internal storage.
- In order to preserve equipment integrity, and ensure patron safety it is recommended to NOT charge hotspots while in use to avoid overheating the device.
- It is recommended that no more than 5 devices are connected to a hotspot at one time to avoid slower connections.
Hotspot/Chromebook lending agreement
I agree:
- Abide by the Library’s hotspot and Chromebook lending guidelines as stated above and pay full repair and/or replacement cost should the hotspot/Chromebook or any peripherals be stolen, lost, damaged, or not returned for any reason.
- I have read the entire document and my signature below indicates my agreement with the above statements.