Calvert Library offers In-House Use Laptops, Chromebooks, Mobile Hotspots, Chromebook/Hotspot Bundles, and C-Pens for our customers to use. For all of these types, the following applies:
- Customers must have a regular, up-to-date Calvert Library account in good standing in order to check out loanable technology. (not a CRAB/Kids Card)
- Customers are responsible for loss of or any damage to the loanable technology incurred while in their care. Replacement costs are as follows:
- In-House Use Laptops:
- Laptop – $1,200
- Charging Cord – $130
- Chromebooks:
- Chromebook – $300
- Chromebook Charger – $20
- Chromebook Case – $30
- Mobile Hotspots:
- Hotspot – $100
- Hotspot Case – $30
- C-Pens:
- C-Pen – $250
- A maximum of one Hotspot, Chromebook, Chromebook/Hotspot Bundle, or C-Pen may be checked out to a library account at one time. Only one in-house use laptop may be checked out to a library account at one time.
- In-House Use Laptops:
Further information about In-House Use Laptops:
- These laptops are available to be used solely in the library and may never be left unattended.
- The laptop may be used for one hour per day, longer if no one else is waiting.
- Data may not be saved to the laptop’s hard drive.
- Laptop users will comply with the Computer Use policy and the Internet Safety policy.
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on October 18, 2022.