The purpose of this policy is to define the guidelines for borrowing a hotspot from the library, and under what circumstances these privileges may be temporarily suspended.
A valid C/WMARS Library Network card in good standing is required to borrow a hotspot. Borrowers must be 18 years or older.
Hotspots must be reserved through the library’s website, or with staff assistance. Same-day reservations are accepted. Devices will be held for pickup at the Adult Services Desk. If the hotspot isn’t picked up by the close of business on the selected pickup date, the reservation will be canceled. The loan period for hotspots is three weeks with no renewals. If the hotspot is not returned on its due date, its data service will be turned off.
Hotspots must be returned in their cases with all their components to the main circulation desk on the 1st floor or to Adult Services on the 2nd floor. Do not return hotspots to another library, or in the library drop-off bins outside the library - devices can be damaged by dropping them in the outside bins and when they are exposed to excessive heat, cold, or moisture.
Failure to comply with these policies for 2 consecutive checkouts will result in the suspension of patron hotspot borrowing privileges for 30 days.
Last Update: September 22, 2023
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on October 10, 2023