Hotspot and Chromebook Lending
The Trimble County Public Library has established a hotspot and Chromebook lending program to provide patrons in our community with high-speed Internet access to help bridge the digital divide. The off-premises use of such Internet-enabled devices is primarily for educational purposes designated as integral, immediate, and proximate to the provision of library services. Furthermore, this service is being provided to library patrons who need broadband access. Use of the library’s Internet-enabled devices outside of these acceptable provisions is prohibited.
To borrow a hotspot or Chromebook, borrowers must be:
Guidelines for Borrowing and Using Devices:
The Trimble County Public Library has established a hotspot and Chromebook lending program to provide patrons in our community with high-speed Internet access to help bridge the digital divide. The off-premises use of such Internet-enabled devices is primarily for educational purposes designated as integral, immediate, and proximate to the provision of library services. Furthermore, this service is being provided to library patrons who need broadband access. Use of the library’s Internet-enabled devices outside of these acceptable provisions is prohibited.
To borrow a hotspot or Chromebook, borrowers must be:
- An adult, 18 years of age or older, with a valid photo ID.
- A resident of Trimble County, evidenced by a current utility bill, mail piece, or other valid proof of residence.
- A patron of Trimble County Public Library with an account in good standing, with no outstanding fines or lost items on their account.
Guidelines for Borrowing and Using Devices:
- Devices must be checked out and returned at the Circulation Desk. To prevent damage, devices should never be returned in book drops.
- Devices have a loan period of 1 week and may not be renewed. However, patrons may join a “waitlist” to receive a device by placing a reservation through the library catalog, or by contacting the library. The general policies for reserving items will apply.
- Overdue devices will be deactivated remotely once the device reaches 1 day past due.
- All accessories must be returned when the device is checked in at the end of the loan period.
Fines and Charges
- The borrower is responsible for replacement costs associated with damage or loss of the device and all accessories due to neglect or abuse. The borrower’s account will be charged should items become lost or returned damaged. Replacement costs will be determined at the time of replacement as costs change over time.
Checkout Limits
- Hotspots and Chrome books are limited to one per family or household.
For Help With Hotspots/Chrome books
- For help troubleshooting problems with hotspots or Chromebooks, please call or email the library during operating hours.
Hotspot and Chromebook Lending Policy
To review the full Hotspot and Chrome book lending policy, please review the Circulation and Lending Policy.
