- Library of Things (LoT) Collection Borrowing Policy
The Library of Things (LoT) is a collection of non-traditional items that complement the Library’s mission to strive to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen the community. Patrons who borrow LoT agree to abide by following borrowing policy, and guidelines.
A CAFÉ library card in good standing (fines/fees under $10) is required to borrow an item from the Library of Things. Some items, including WiFi hotspots, and Family passes are only available to borrowers in good standing over the age of 18. An agreement signature may also be required for checking out some LoT items.
Loan periods are 7 or 14 days depending on the item and unless otherwise noted. Late fees are $2/day or $5/day depending on the item and unless otherwise noted. If an item is not returned, the full replacement cost will be charged. Equipment must be returned to the circulation desk at the Karl Junginger Memorial Library.
Equipment must be returned to the Karl Junginger Memorial Public Library. Some Library of Things items may only be returned to the inside circulation desk. Items must be returned intact, clean, in working order, and complete (including all accessories, parts, cables, manuals, and packaging provided when borrowed). As with all library materials, borrowers are responsible for the care of the item and any supplemental materials. If any of the library’s property is lost or damaged, borrowers agree to provide the cost of repair or replacement.
Due to the wide variety of items within the Library of Things collection, all replacement and damage costs will be determined by the Library staff and the Library Director following their return. Factors such as current retail price, administrative and processing costs, staff time, item availability from vendor, assigned costs for unreplaceable pieces, etc. will all be taken into consideration during the assessment.
The Karl Junginger Memorial Library reserves the right to take equipment out of circulation temporarily to support a library program or for repair or maintenance. Library staff may limit the number of repeat loans of a specific item to one household in the interest of ensuring fair access for all library patrons.
Equipment is used at the sole risk of the borrower. The Karl Junginger Memorial Library makes no representation or warranty as to the fitness for use or condition of the items. Borrowers are responsible for reading and abiding by all manufacturer’s recommendations, warnings, and instructions for use.
Approved: 08/22/2023