Laptop and Tablet Check Out Requirements - Reminder

Hello all.

From time to time it is a good idea to review requirements that are in place for some of the services we provide.  I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone of the requirements for checking out laptops (PCDs) to Houston Public Library customers:

·         Customers wishing to check out a PCD must have a library card that is at least 30 days old, and the library card must be in good standing, with no fines, fees or blocks on it.

·         The customer must complete and sign a Laptop and Tablet Computer Circulating Guidelines Application for each PCD check out.

·         The customer must present his/her own library card and a valid photo ID (current/unexpired government or social services issued ID), which we will hold with the completed, signed agreement form until the PCD is returned.  Customers under 18 who have parental permission to borrow PCDs may use parent’s ID in lieu of their own.

·         Only one PCD may be checked out to a customer on his/her library card at a time.

The requirements are printed on each Laptop and Tablet Computer Circulating Guidelines Application and apply to all PCD check outs for all Houston Public Library customers. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the requirements for checking out a PCD, you may contact Circulation Administration at 832-393-2222 (option 3).  We will be happy to assist you in any way we are able.

Fred Schumacher

Circulation Administration Manager

Also, please let customers know the due time and a $25.00/hr late fee. Maybe even circle it on the form for them.

Thanks,

Renee