Equipment Use Policy

The Library has for loan several pieces of equipment including slide projectors, overhead projector, digital camera, LCD projector and screen and laptop computers. The checkout period will be for 24 hours unless other specific arrangements are made. Groups under adult supervision are eligible to borrow some equipment. If it should be deemed advisable, a deposit of $20.00 may be required; this deposit will be refunded when the equipment is returned in good condition.

The LCD projector and laptop computers may be loaned only to departments of the county, local nonprofit groups, or Otsego County businesses. A group or business must provide a statement accepting responsibility for loss or damage on letterhead, signed by an authorized individual.

The library has available for use within the building a variety of equipment. The equipment is available on a first-come basis; reservations will not be accepted. Fees to offset the cost of operating and maintaining this equipment will be charged as follows:

                        Copier and Printers:                  10 cents per copy for black and white
                                                                        25 cents per copy for color

                        Microfilm printer:                     10 cents per page

                        Laminator:                                50 cents per foot

                        Telefax:                                    10 cents per page to receive
                                                                        Domestic calls: $1.50 for first minute, 25 cents
                                                                                       additional minutes to send
                                                                        International calls: fee charged for domestic calls PLUS
                                                                        the per minute.
                                                                        International rate from the current Century Link rate
                                                                        sheet to send.

                        Computers:                               There is no charge for use of computers but time limits
                                                                        may be established during buy times; see Computer Lab
                                                                        rules on page ____

                        Telephones:                              Telephones in the staff area are for business use only.



Staff Use of Equipment

The staff is able to use the library’s equipment at a discounted cost:
Staff are charged $.05 for a black and white copy or printer pager and $.10 for color.