Computer Equipment for Borrowing

 

The library now has computer equipment you can borrow! They are available at circulation desks and may be placed on hold.

 

Quick Topic Access

• How and Where to Borrow Electronic Devices
• How to Return Devices
• Chromebooks
• Mice
• Headphones
• Acceptable Forms of ID for Chromebook and Hotspot Use
• Lost and Damaged Fees
• Chromebook and Hotspots Terms of Use
• Terminos y condiciones de servicio de préstamo de ordenador Chromebook y conexión inalámbrica Hotspot

How and Where to Borrow Electronic Devices

Electronic devices listed here are available at circulation desks upon request. Chromebooks are available for library use only with a signed agreement, terms can be found below. By signing this agreement you confirm that you understand that there will be fees associated with returning the equipment late or damaged. Signing means you also accept and agree to pay for replacement and processing cost of equipment that is returned damaged, unusable, stolen, lost, or otherwise not returned.

How to Return Devices

All electronic equipment must be returned to a staff member at a circulation desk during our open hours. Please do not place any devices in the book returns.

Chromebooks

Chromebooks come as a kit, with a notebook-type PC, a two-part power cable, and a carrying bag. The patron is liable to pay for the replacement of all items if lost or damaged. For library use only with a library card and temporary holding of a valid ID (see below for acceptable forms of identification): First-time checkouts require a filled contract, available at circulation desks. Besides the attached keyboard, the Chromebook also has a touchpad for pointer movement and touchscreen capabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphones can be borrowed and taken out of the library for one week.
Kensington USB-C HiFi Headphones with Microphone

 

 

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Acceptable Forms of ID for Chromebook Use

Acceptable forms of valid California identification with current address are:

Valid California identification card with current residence address

OR, any item from EACH of the list:

Name Verification – Current photo identification card, including but not limited to:

Passport, issued by the United States or other government
Permanent Resident identification (aka, Green Card)
Military identification
School-issued Student identification
Employee identification
Out-of-state Driver’s License
Other government issued photo identification

Lost and Damaged Fees

Fee Type	Amount
Laptop replacement	$300.00
Lost, stolen, or unreturned power cable or charging cable fee:	$50.00
Lost or Damaged Laptop Carry Bag	$39.99
Lost or damaged serial number or barcode fee:	$5.00
Lost or damaged equipment processing fee per item (list the items)	$10.00
Damaged item fee varies depending on the amount of damage and usability of the equipment charged at the Library’s discretion.	Varies – up to a maximum of the cost of replacement and processing fees above.

Chromebook  Terms of Use

Laptop Borrowing Terms of Service

1. Borrowers are required to have an Oxnard Public Library Card in good standing and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Laptops may be placed on hold through the library catalog www.oxnard.org/library Search the term “laptop”.
3. One Chromebook per person.
4. Laptop are to be used in the library only. They will be checked out on an active library card. The user must provide a valid CA ID with current address. The user is free to use the equipment until 15 minutes before the library closes.
5. There is no fee to borrow a Chromebook. However, if the equipment is not returned, the user will be responsible for paying for the cost of the item.
6. The borrower accepts full responsibility for late, damaged, stolen, lost, or unreturned equipment.
7. Users may not add or remove apps, download any programs, or change the configuration of the Chromebook in any way.
8. Equipment must be handed to Library Circulation Staff at the lending branch library upon return. Book drop returns or leaving the equipment on a public service desk are NOT permitted.
9. The condition of the equipment will be verified and any damage noted by Library staff at the time of check out and check in.
10. Equipment is cleared of all documents, information, and data when it is returned. Oxnard Public Library is not responsible for lost documents.
11. Library staff are unable to retrieve lost documents or data.
12. Staff will assist with basic computer usage questions but are not available for extensive training. Users are expected to have a working knowledge of computers and programs before checking items out.
13. Oxnard Public Library reserves the right to update terms of equipment use policies and agreements at any time.
14. The borrower agrees to abide by the Oxnard Public Library Code of Conduct and internet use policies
15. Laptops will be deactivated once they become overdue.

Terminos y condiciones de servicio de préstamo de ordenador Chromebook.

1. Los prestatarios deben tener una tarjeta de biblioteca pública de Oxnard en regla y tener al menos 18 años de edad.
2. Los ordenadores Chromebook pueden reservarse a través del catálogo de la biblioteca www.oxnard.org/library Busque el término “laptop”.
3. Un ordenador Chromebook por persona.
4. No hay ningún cobro por pedir prestado un ordenador Chromebook. Sin embargo, habrá un cobro por mora si los artículos no son devueltos a tiempo.
5. El prestatario asume la responsabilidad por el equipo retrasado, dañado, robado, perdido o no devuelto.
6. Los usuarios no deben agregar ni eliminar aplicaciones, descargar ningún programa o cambiar la configuración del ordenador Chromebook de ninguna manera.
7. El equipo debe entregarse al personal de circulación de la biblioteca en la sucursal de préstamo de la biblioteca al regresar. NO se permite devolver equipo en el buzón de devoluciones de libros.
8. Se verificará el estado del equipo por el personal de la biblioteca y se anotará cualquier daño en el momento de entrega y devolución.
9. Toda información, documentos y datos se borrarán al momento de la devolución. La Biblioteca Pública de Oxnard no se hará responsable por la pérdida de éstos.
10. El personal de la biblioteca no podrá recuperar documentos o datos perdidos.
11. El personal apoyará con preguntas básicas sobre el uso del equipo, mas no está disponible para instrucción extensa. Se espera que los usuarios tengan conocimiento práctico sobre computación antes de retirar artículos.
12. La Biblioteca Pública de Oxnard se reserva el derecho de actualizar los términos y condiciones de servicio de préstamo en cualquier momento.
13. El prestatario acepta cumplir con el Código de Conducta de la Biblioteca Pública de Oxnard y las políticas de uso de Internet.
14. Los ordenadores se desactivarán una vez que estén vencidos.

last updated: March 23, 2023