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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-69the ci RENAL ALASKA IN- LIBRARY LAPTOP LOAN POLICY CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -69 Suggested by: Administration A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY POLICIES TO ADOPT RULES REGARDING IN- LIBRARY LAPTOP LOANS. WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Library has received grant monies for the purchase of laptop computers for use by library patrons and has acquired these new computers; and, WHEREAS, the Library Commission has recommended new policies for loans of the newly- acquired laptop computers and recommends these additional policies be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, a new section governing the loan of laptop computers be added to the Kenai Community Library Policies to read as follows: (a) Laptop computers are available to patrons for use in the library only. A valid Kenai Community Library card must be presented at check out and a Laptop Liability form must be filled out and on file. (b) Patrons must be at least 13 years of age to borrow a laptop. Patrons 13 -17 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a liability form in person before first check -out. Patrons 13 -17 years old who do not have a Kenai Community Library card because of parental choice, must provide written authorization from a parent or legal guardian. The parent /legal guardian assumes responsibility for the laptop on their Kenai Community Library card. A library card is considered valid if the patron's information is current and the account is in good standing. (c) Laptops are available for loan on a first -come, first served basis. Holds or advance bookings are not available. Laptops should never be left unattended. Users must abide by the Internet Safety Policy. (d) No food or drink is allowed when using the laptop. (e) The loan period is two (2) hours. Laptops are checked out and returned to the circulation desk. Upon return of the laptop, users are required to wait while the computer is checked to ensure all equipment is intact. Loan period may be extended subject to staff approval. Laptops must be returned at least 30 minutes prior to Library closing. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Resolution No. 2009 -69 Page 2 of 3 (I) Documents should be saved to a USB drive. The Library does not provide these devices. All user files will be deleted when the laptop is turned off. Printing from the laptop is not available. The Library is not responsible for lost files for any reason. (g) The user agrees to assume any and all liability for the cost of repair or replacement in the event of loss due to theft, damage whether intentional or unintentional, negligence or misuse. A repair fee will be levied for damaged laptops based on the cost of the repairs plus an administrative fee. Any laptop equipment malfunctions should be reported immediately to Library staff. Fees for the laptop computer, power cord or adapter will be charged based on replacement cost. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this second day of December, 2009. ATTEST: Carol Freas, City Clerk AL SMALLEY, VIC AYOR New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] e t the i af KENA ALASKA MEMO: I/ V' «ale with a Past, Gtt with a Future 210 FideIgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Lean Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 IV I l 1992 TO: Rick Koch FROM: Mary Jo Joiner DATE: November 24, 2009 SUBJECT: Resolution regarding In- Library Laptop Loan Policy At their meeting on November 3, the Library Commission considered and approved an In- Library Laptop loan policy which they now recommend to Council. Our program here at the library is funded through a Tier 1 Rasmuson Grant and modeled on a successful program at the Anchorage Public Library. The loan policy that we hope to adopt is virtually identical to the one used in Anchorage and met with the approval of the Rasmuson Foundation. This policy as well as other documentation was included in our application packet. The Rasmuson Foundation did verify these documents and the success of the Anchorage program with the Library Director in Anchorage. We hope to begin the in -house circulation of laptops in January 2010. These laptops will have security software installed that is intended to protect against theft and includes technology to help in the recovery of an individual machine if it leaves the building.