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Eligible Borrowers

• Currently enrolled students with a student ID/library card with library fines under $5.

Borrowers’ Responsibilities

All Borrowers must review and accept the Equipment Lending Policy and Agreement as part of the check-out procedure.The equipment being loaned to the Borrower is to be used only for the purpose of school/work-related operations. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check Out

• The equipment loan period shall be for one semester only; exceptions must be approved by the LLRC division dean.
• Equipment must be reserved online, using the online form, or in-person at the library's circulation desk.
• Pickup location and time will be communicated to Borrower's who request online.
• Valid ID for EVC students is required for pick-up.
• Borrowers must agree to this Equipment Lending Policy and Agreement, and the equipment return dates determined at the time of check out.

Check In

• Borrowers must return equipment to Evergreen Valley College Library by the end of the semester.
• Borrow must drop-off equipment to the circulation desk during open library hours. Do not drop off equipment in the book drop.
• Upon return, EVC staff will inspect if the equipment returned is intact and operational. This may take a few minutes of your time.
• If you drop the class or drop from the college, please return all items immediately.

Use of Equipment

• Borrowers are responsible for:
  • The safe return of loaned equipment back to the College. Borrowers who do not return materials when they are due will be fined, have their library privileges revoked, and have a hold put on their student record. If you drop the class or from the college, please return all items immediately.
  • Not leaving the equipment unattended anywhere.
  • Reporting any damages or malfunctions immediately to the appropriate library staff.
  • All damages, neglect, abuse, or loss once this item has been received. In the event of damage or loss, full replacement value and/or all costs associated with repair or replacement of the equipment loaned will be billed to the borrower at market value.
  • The full repair and/or replacement cost of equipment should it be returned inoperable.
  • Their own personal data, files and/or documents, EVC staff will not be responsible for any material left on the equipment.
  • Any violations of the College or District’s computing and Acceptable Use Policies.
• Borrowers are encouraged to:
  • Save their files to an external drive to their own computers or a cloud account; files left on our equipment may be erased upon check-in.
  • Use the equipment in appropriate ways. In the Library, for example, borrowers should use headphones when playing audio.
• Borrowers should be aware that:
  • The equipment has been tested by EVC Library prior to loan and has been verified to be functioning properly and fully charged.
  • Laptops and other digital devices are wireless and access networks wirelessly.