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WIFI HOTSPOT LOAN POLICY
Hotspot Loan Policy
Rules & Eligibility
Borrower must be 18 years of age or older
Borrower must be a Maplewood resident with a valid Maplewood Library card. A valid card is one that has less than $10 in fines.
Borrowers must fill out the user agreement and show photo ID.
A $10 cash deposit is required.
Only one WiFi hotspot per household will be loaned.
The hotspot device must be returned in person to the circulation desk at the location from which it was borrowed. Hotspots left in the book drop will cause the deposit to be forfeited.
Terms & Conditions
WiFi hotspots may be borrowed for up to 3 months with no renewals. WiFi Express Hotspots may be borrowed for up to 14 days with no renewals.
WiFi hotspots returned late incur a fee of $5 per day, not to exceed the total replacement cost of $57.
WiFi hotspot will be turned off and wireless service will be terminated if the WiFi hotspot is not returned on the due date.
The borrower is responsible for damage, loss or theft of WiFi hotspot and all of its components, resulting in the following replacement fees:
missing or damaged battery: $35
missing or damaged power adapter: $15
missing or damaged WiFi hotspot and all components: $57
The Library reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who abuse equipment or are repeatedly late in returning library materials.
The Library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from use or misuse of the WiFi hotspot, connection of the WiFi hotspot to other electronic devices, or data loss resulting from use of WiFi hotspot.
The Library cannot guarantee data coverage or connection speed. Performance of the hotspot will vary depending upon location and T-Mobile™ coverage in the area.
The hotspots are Library property. Illegal activities on the Internet are prohibited. Parents and guardians, not library personnel, are responsible for what their children view and read on the Internet. The library cannot ensure the privacy of individuals who use the Internet to conduct business or for personal correspondence.
Adopted by Maplewood Memorial Library Board of Trustees.