Fondulac District Library circulates items beyond traditional media through its Library of Things collection, including, but not limited to, games, equipment, and kits. The Library of Things collection also is subject to the library’s Circulation and Fees policy, Library Materials Lending Limits, Fee Schedule, and other applicable library policies.
The Library of Things collection is not available for transit to other libraries or for interlibrary loan.
Materials in the Library of Things collection often have several pieces or parts that are part of the loaned item. Borrowed items are not considered returned until all items associated with it have been returned to the library in good condition. If any pieces or parts are missing upon return, the library reserves the right to refuse acceptance or check in the item until all pieces are returned. This refusal does not waive due dates or future charges.
- The library does its best to provide clean, secure, and fully functional materials through its Library of Things, but is not responsible for unforeseen hardware or software failure. Fondulac District Library is not responsible for edited or altered software or audiovisual materials.
- The library is not responsible for any costs incurred while borrowers use library materials or equipment.
- The library may not clear stored data from Library of Things items after is returned and is not responsible for personal account information left on library equipment or devices.
- Many materials in the Library of Things collection must be returned directly to a Fondulac District Library staff member and may not be returned to other libraries or drop boxes. Applicable materials are labeled.
STREAMING MEDIA PLAYER
- Borrowers must present a valid adult library card and valid state-issued photo ID in order to check out a streaming media player. Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older to check out a streaming media player. Borrowers must sign a loan agreement.
- Borrowers may not download or delete titles, accounts, or content from streaming media players. Streaming media players are pre-associated with select accounts and content, in accordance with library policies. The library is not responsible for any costs incurred while borrowers use library equipment.
- The library reserves the right to disconnect service to the device at any time during or past the lending period.
WI-FI HOTSPOT
- Borrowers must present a valid adult library card and valid state-issued photo ID in order to check out a wi-fi hot spot. Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older to check out a wi-fi hotspot. Borrowers must sign a loan agreement.
- Borrowers may not change or delete any account information or settings associated with the equipment or account. The library is not responsible for any costs incurred while borrowers use library equipment.
- The library is not responsible for connectivity or service failure. Internet service relies on cell tower technology and coverage. Coverage and service are not guaranteed.
- The library reserves the right to disconnect service to the device at any time during or past the lending period.
- The library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from use or misuse of the device, connection of the device to other electronic devices, or data loss resulting from use of device. Any use of the device for illegal purposes, unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material in any format, or transmission of threatening, harassing, defamatory or obscene materials is strictly prohibited. The borrower is responsible for the use of the device by any other parties for the length of the loan.
Approved September 28, 2020