Valley of the Tetons Library provides devices that may be borrowed by VTL patrons. Devices include, but are not limited to, Laptops and Hotspots.
All Devices
Patrons must be aged 18 or over and have a valid Valley of the Tetons Library (VTL) card in good standing.
Check Out and Renewals:
- Devices are loaned for one week/7 days.
- Devices are loaned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Holds can be placed on available items and will be held for up to 2 full business days.
- The borrowing patron is responsible for the device and all use of the device.
- Checkout of devices is limited to one of each per household at a time.
- Laptops and Hotspots can be renewed once depending on availability and demand.
Returns:
- Late returns result in a fee of $5/day up to the value of the item.
- Devices must be returned to library staff during public hours. If devices are dropped off in the drop box or left unattended inside or outside, the patron may be charged the full replacement cost of the item.
- Borrowing privileges will be suspended until all fees are paid in full.
- Devices are expected to be returned with a full charge.
- Patron is responsible for informing staff of any necessary needs/supplies.
Damage:
- If a borrowed device becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, the patron must immediately discontinue use of the device and notify VTL staff of any issues.
- If devices are stolen, lost and/or damaged, the patron is responsible for notifying the police if stolen and reporting to VTL staff, and may be required to pay for replacement and/or repair of the device(s).
Laptops and Hotspots
- VTL is not responsible for any liability, damages, or expense resulting from use/misuse of the device, connection to other electronic devices, and/or data loss resulting from use of the 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.
- Laptops contain software that clears online history upon restart. While documents may be temporarily saved to the device while in use, patrons are responsible for their own privacy. It is recommended to save work to an online storage source and/or delete any personal documents before returning.
- Installation of any software or apps on VTL devices without permission is prohibited. Any attempt to have or alter software on this device will result in being banned from using library devices.
Legal review completed and approved by the Valley of the Tetons Library Board of Trustees February 20, 2025.
