Laptop Loan Information for Users

 

Borrowing a laptop

• You must be 16 or older and have a valid Westchester Library card and one picture ID in order to borrow a laptop for use within the Library.
• You may use the laptop within the Library only.  DO NOT REMOVE THE LAPTOP FROM THE BUILDING.
• You are responsible for the laptop and contents of the kit.  You will be charged for loss of or damage to the equipment up to the full replacement cost ($1800.00 as of 11/07).
• Laptops may be used for up to one hour at a time.  There are no reserves or renewals.  Overdue fines are $10.00 per hour or part thereof, and there is no grace period.
• Please shut down the laptop properly and return it and the kit to the checkout desk at the end of your one hour borrowing period.

Saving your files

• Your data is NOT saved on the laptop hard drive after the laptop is returned.  Every time a laptop is checked in and restarted, security software restores it to the condition it was in when it was checked out to you, erasing your files.
• You may save files on your own portable USB flash memory stick or you may purchase a CDRW disk for $2.00 at the checkout desk.

Privacy

• No security system is perfect and the Library cannot guarantee that your privacy will be protected on any shared computer.
• When you return the laptop, our security software will erase your browsing history, files, bookmarks, and cookies.

Printing

• Printing from the laptop is not currently available, but offering this service is a high priority for the future.

Audio

• Laptop sound must not disturb other patrons or staff.  Earbuds are available for purchase at the checkout desk for $1.00, or you may use your own.
• You may listen to audio CDs on the laptop, but the Library cannot guarantee that all audio CDs will play correctly.
• You may watch DVDs on the laptop, but the Library cannot guarantee that all DVDs will play correctly.

Technical Assistance

• Because of other customer service responsibilities and the wide variety of hardware and software questions that may come up, staff will not be able to help patrons use or troubleshoot laptop hardware or software.