Kirkwood Public Library
Laptop Borrower Agreement

As a participant in the library's laptop checkout program, I agree to abide by the following policies and procedures:  (Please initial in the space provided after reading each point and then sign at the bottom.)

______    I understand that I must have an up-to-date KPL or MLC library card with no fines in order to check out a laptop.  Driver's license or picture ID will be held until the laptop is returned.

______    I understand that the laptops available for checkout are for use within the Kirkwood Public Library in conjunction with the library's Pioneer Bank Wireless Network.  They are not to be removed from the library.

______    For borrowers under 18, this agreement must be signed by a legal guardian and a current signed copy of the "Internet Parental Permission Form, "must be on file at the Library.

______    I understand the use of the laptops on the mezzanine of the Kirkwood Public Library is restricted to individual use in observance of the "Quiet Area" designation.

______     I understand that the laptops area available for checkout in the library on a first come, first served basis for a loan period of two hours, and may not be renewed.  If another laptop is available, another checkout may be possible.  I understand that all laptops need to be returned to the library Circulation Desk staff no later than 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday even if that means the loan period is less than the standard two (2) hours.  Any laptop not returned by closing time will be considered "lost" and the replacement cost will be assessed.

______    I understand that while I have the laptop checked out, I am completely responsible for its safety and use.  I am responsible for any damage or loss that results from accident, theft, misuse or neglect.  I will not leave the laptop unattended and will use it in a responsible manner.  O food or drink should be consumed in the immediate vicinity of the laptop.

______    I will not attempt to download any programs or files onto the hard drive of the laptop nor will I change the system configuration.  I am responsible for saving to CD-ROM, printing or emailing any work I wish to preserve.  I agree to pay all costs related to printing documents from this laptop.

______    When returning the laptop, I understand that I should return it to library Circulation Desk staff, powered on,

______    I will report immediately any loss or damage of laptops to the Circulation Desk.  I will not attempt to troubleshoot problems with the laptop.
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______    I agree to pay all costs associated with damage to this laptop computer or any associated peripheral equipment; I agree to pay replacement costs should the laptop be lost or stolen.  I understand that the replacement cost for this laptop computer will be no less than $2,000.

By signing this, I acknowledge that I am legally bound to adhere to all parts of this agreement.

PRINT NAME OF BORROWER   SIGNATURE   DATE

PRINT NAME OF GUARDIAN IF   SIGNATURE   DATE
   BORROWER IS UNDER AGE 18   (GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT)