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Borrowers
- Must be over the age of 18;
- Have a valid Natchitoches Parish Library card with a history of library use for approximately six (6) months;
- At the time of checkout:
- Have a library record currently in good standing (i.e. no overdue books or outstanding charges);
- Present a valid Natchitoches Parish Library card;
- Present a Louisiana driver’s license or state issued identification card;
- Agree to the terms of checkout by signing an agreement form.
Checkout Policy
- Borrowers bear the responsibility for items due to neglect, abuse, loss or physical damage.
- Laptops and Portable Internet devices (Verizon Jetpack MiFi) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be reserved ahead of time.
- Each household may only check out one (1) laptop and one (1) Wifi device at a time.
- Devices will be checked out for a period of three (3) days.
- Devices checked out may not be renewed.
- Devices may be checked out again after a one (1) week waiting period per household.
- Devices shall not be put in the book drop or overnight drop box. They must be returned to a Natchitoches Parish Library staff member who will inspect the device to ensure it is intact and working properly.
- Devices must be returned to the library on the due date at least thirty (30) minutes before closing. The borrower must remain at the library until a staff member has inspected the device to ensure it is intact and working properly.
- If a device is lost, damaged, or stolen, borrowers are responsible for the replacement cost of the device and any accompanying accessories (case, USB, etc.) plus any accrued overdue fines.
- If a device is not returned, it will be shut off, considered stolen, and turned over to the police.
- Devices may not be used for illegal purposes, including but not limited to, pirating, illegal downloads, viewing child pornography, etc.
Fees
- A $10.00 per day fine will be assessed if items are not returned on time. Fines are assessed on Sundays and/or days the library is closed.
- Physical damage or loss:
- LAPTOP (CHROMEBOOK)
- Chromebook (Lenovo N22) = $185.00
- Carrying case = $15.00
- Charger & cable = $35.00
- PORTABLE INTERNET DEVICE (WIFI)
- Portable Internet device (Verizon Jetpack MiFi) = $50.00
- Carrying case = $12.99
- Charger = $15.00
- USB charging cable = $15.00
