Otsego County Library Chromebook Lending Policy & Form
Terms and Conditions
A “Chromebook” consists of the portable device itself, as well as its charger and case. When a patron borrows a Chromebook, the patron’s use of the equipment is available under the following terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are in addition to the standard Library policies including the Internet Use Policy and other terms and conditions described below for which the user is responsible.
In order to borrow a Chromebook, patrons must be 18 years of age or older and have an Otsego County Library card (in good standing). At the time of checkout, the borrowing patron must present their library card. Upon checkout, Library staff will confirm, in the presence of the borrowing patron, that all items are present in the Chromebook kit. The patron must sign the Library’s Chromebook Agreement before a Chromebook can be checked out. Only one Chromebook may be borrowed on a patron’s account at any one time. The loan period for the Chromebook is 14 days with no grace period and no renewals.
The Library will accept holds on the Chromebook. Patrons will be notified when their hold is ready for pick-up. Patrons will have 72 hours from the time of this notification call to check out the Chromebook, after such time it will be released to another patron.
Patrons are not permitted to return the Chromebook to the Library’s book drop. Rather, Chromebooks must be returned directly to a Library staff member, who will verify that all components of the Chromebook are accounted for before checking it in from the borrowing patron’s account. The Chromebook will not be considered returned until all components of the Chromebook are returned.
Please use the provided charger to fully charge the battery before returning.
By borrowing and initiating use of the Library’s Chromebook, the user agrees to abide by the Library’s policies and rules and agrees to hold the Library and its agents harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations, or liabilities, directly or indirectly, relating to the use of the Library’s Chromebook or any internet access used with the Chromebook. Deliberate altering of any files or modifying the configuration of Library-owned equipment is strictly prohibited.
The Library is not responsible for personal information shared over the internet or for information or websites accessed. The Library is not responsible for any liability, damages, or expense resulting from the use of the Chromebook.
The borrowing patron will be responsible for lost or damaged Chromebooks and accessories (includes theft thereof). Patrons must be mindful of current replacement costs of the Chromebook and accessories before borrowing, as they will be responsible for paying the actual replacement cost of a damaged or lost Chromebook device or accessories. Chromebooks must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment (not left in vehicles or in extreme temperatures). Parents/guardians are responsible for the use of the Chromebook by minors.
Internet Use
Otsego County Library is not responsible for any information accessed or action taken by a patron while using a Chromebook. Chromebook users are encouraged to use safe Internet practices. Using the Chromebook to access any online content determined to be illegal or obscene according to federal, state, or municipal law will result in revocation of Chromebook borrowing privileges and potentially criminal prosecution.
To comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), internet content is filtered. Please be aware that content filtering is not always failproof and content that should be blocked can on rare occasions be accessed while content that should not be blocked may inadvertently be unavailable. If you wish to have the content filtering turned off, please let us know before check out. Turning off filtered internet access may not be available depending on the staff on duty upon checkout.
Current replacement costs *Note that these costs are subject to change based on current market pricing
| Dell 3100 2n1 Chromebook | $289 |
| Case | $16 |
| Charger and cable | $39 |
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This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. |
Contact Us
Otsego County Library
700 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-5841
ocl@otsego.org
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Acknowledgement of Chromebook Lending Policy (Terms and Conditions, Internet Use and Replacement Costs)
I _________________________________ (print full name), understand and agree to these rules of use. By signing this agreement, I accept the above loan policy and am stating that I am responsible to return this equipment to Otsego County Library in good working condition and free from damage. Chromebooks are checked out for a period of 14 days. I acknowledge that a Chromebook is NOT to be returned in the outside book drop, but must be returned to the Circulation Desk.
Please fill out the following fields:
First Name: _______________Last Name: __________________
Library Card Number: ___________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________Phone: _______________________
Signature: _________________________________Date: ________________________