Parkland College Library owns a variety of electronic devices, including but not limited to laptops, Kindles, iPads, Chromebooks, and video cameras. This policy refers to electronic devices that patrons check-out, both for in-Library use and for use outside the Library.
ELIGIBILITY
- Parkland College employees and currently registered Parkland College students in good standing (no outstanding fines) may borrow loanable technology from the Main Desk.
- Borrowers with delinquent accounts are not permitted to borrow equipment.
BORROWER AGREEMENT
- Laptops require completion of the Laptop Borrowing Agreement.
- Loanable Tech other than laptops require the completion of the Loanable Technology Borrower Agreement.
- The borrower’s current Parkland College ID AND Driver’s License or State ID must be presented, along with a current phone number; no exceptions will be made.
- The agreement will be kept on file for one semester.
- If a loanable technology item is overdue or lost, no additional technology may be borrowed until all fines and fees are paid.
- Once equipment is checked out to a borrower, it becomes the responsibility of that borrower.
LOAN PERIODS
Loanable technology items are circulated on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be placed on hold or Reserve. Internet access is provided through the campus wireless network. Check-out of iPads and Chromebooks are not permitted 1 week prior to the end of the semester; equipment check-out will resume the first day of classes.
Laptop computer
- The loan period for students is 3 days, with no renewal.
- Faculty and staff loan period is 1 week, different loan periods may be available upon request.
- Can be used on or off campis.
iPad Air, Chrome Book
- The loan period is 3 days with no renewal.
Video Camera, Digital Recorder, LCD Projector
- The loan period is 7 days with no renewal.
MiFi Mobile Hotspots
- The loan period is 14 days, with one possible renewal.
Kindle
- The loan period is 14 days, with one possible renewal.
RETURNING
- Equipment must be returned directly to a staff member at the Main Desk
- Do not return equipment to the Library book drop.
OVERDUE FINES
- Non-refundable overdue fines of $10.00 per day will be charged for each piece of equipment checked out.
- Equipment that is 48 hours overdue may be treated as stolen property. Parkland College will take any legal action to recover stolen equipment.
- Failure to pay overdue fines, repairs, replacement costs or any other charges will result in a hold on the borrower’s account. A hold will prevent students from registering or obtaining transcripts.
- Parkland College may take other action necessary to recover damages arising from the use of loanable technology.
- Overdue accounts will be sent to collection agency when 6 months past due.
REPLACEMENT COSTS
- Borrower is responsible for full replacement costs if the equipment is stolen, damaged, or lost during the checkout period. Processing charges will also be applied.
APPROPRIATE USE OF DEVICES
- All borrowers must use devices in accordance with Parkland College computer/network usage polices.
- Personal software may not be loaded onto the devices. Documents must be saved to a cloud or portable storage device.
SUPPORT
For help using the Library’s loanable technology, contact a Parkland librarian by phone, text, or chat using the Ask Us button.