Chromebooks and Hotspots
Chromebooks and mobile hotspots are available for checkout at the Reference Desk.
A Chromebook is a light laptop running Google Chrome OS. You can use a Chromebook to do most things you'd usually do online: browse websites, check your email, watch online videos, and so on. Chromebooks are not designed to use Windows or to have space for your files. The Chromebook does not come with a hotspot, but you may borrow a hotspot at the same time, if one is available.
A mobile hotspot is a portable, palm-sized device you can use to connect a mobile-enabled device, such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet, to the Internet. Our T10 hotspots are a 4G LTE provide no-hassle WiFi wherever there's coverage and allows "on-the-go" convenience at home, work, or wherever your travel.
Any changes in condition or content while in the patron’s care will be the patron’s responsibility. The patron is responsible for damage, loss, or theft. Patrons should have a basic working knowledge of the device upon checkout. If any technical problems are encountered, patrons should return the device immediately to the Southington Public Library Reference Desk.
Chromebooks and hotspots smust be returned to the Reference Desk. They should never be returned in the book drop or to another library. Kits returned in the book drop or to another library will result in a fine.
Chromebooks and hotspots will be examined to ensure they have not been tampered with. If damage is discovered, these costs will be added to the patron’s account.
An overdue charge of $1 per day up to the full replacement cost of $100 will be charged for a Chromebooks or hotspots that is not returned. The wireless hotspot will no longer work once the loan period has ended. Damaged devices or parts will be charged at the full replacement cost. Patrons are responsible for the full replacement cost if the Chromebook, hotspot, or any parts thereof are lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise not returned.
Call the Reference Desk for more information at 860-628-0947 x5.
A Chromebook is a light laptop running Google Chrome OS. You can use a Chromebook to do most things you'd usually do online: browse websites, check your email, watch online videos, and so on. Chromebooks are not designed to use Windows or to have space for your files. The Chromebook does not come with a hotspot, but you may borrow a hotspot at the same time, if one is available.
A mobile hotspot is a portable, palm-sized device you can use to connect a mobile-enabled device, such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet, to the Internet. Our T10 hotspots are a 4G LTE provide no-hassle WiFi wherever there's coverage and allows "on-the-go" convenience at home, work, or wherever your travel.
Any changes in condition or content while in the patron’s care will be the patron’s responsibility. The patron is responsible for damage, loss, or theft. Patrons should have a basic working knowledge of the device upon checkout. If any technical problems are encountered, patrons should return the device immediately to the Southington Public Library Reference Desk.
Chromebooks and hotspots smust be returned to the Reference Desk. They should never be returned in the book drop or to another library. Kits returned in the book drop or to another library will result in a fine.
Chromebooks and hotspots will be examined to ensure they have not been tampered with. If damage is discovered, these costs will be added to the patron’s account.
An overdue charge of $1 per day up to the full replacement cost of $100 will be charged for a Chromebooks or hotspots that is not returned. The wireless hotspot will no longer work once the loan period has ended. Damaged devices or parts will be charged at the full replacement cost. Patrons are responsible for the full replacement cost if the Chromebook, hotspot, or any parts thereof are lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise not returned.
Call the Reference Desk for more information at 860-628-0947 x5.
| chromebook kit lending policy and user agreement.pdf |
| hotspot kit lending policy and user agreement.pdf |