I. Purpose

In fulfilling the Library’s mission to provide materials and services for community

residents of all ages for personal enrichment, enjoyment and educational needs, the

Deckerville Public Library will make items available to patrons.

II. Terms and Conditions

A. An “item” consists of contents listed on its label.

B. By borrowing and initiating use of the Library’s item, the user agrees to abide by

the Library’s policies and rules, and agrees to hold the Library and its agents

harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations, or liabilities,

directly or indirectly, relating to the use of the Library’s item. Deliberate altering

of Library items is strictly prohibited.

C. The patron will follow all safety precautions included with the item. The Library is

not responsible for any liability, damages, or expense resulting from the use of

the item.

D. The borrowing patron will be responsible for lost or damaged items (includes

theft thereof). Patrons must be mindful of current replacement costs of items

before borrowing. The account may be sent to collections if deemed appropriate

under Library Services Policy Section III-I

E. Unlawful use of the item is prohibited and may result in the loss of privileges.

F. Every effort will be made to ensure the item is complete, but items consisting of

many small parts (such as games and puzzles) may have some missing pieces.

III. Borrowing Protocols

A. In order to borrow an item, patrons must have a Deckerville Library card in good

standing. Some items may require a patron to be 18 years of age or older.

B. New cardholders must establish a borrowing history of three (3) months with at

least five (5) check outs and returns, to be eligible for lending items valued

greater than $200.

C. The Library will accept holds on items. Patrons will have one week from the time

of the notification call to check out the item, after such time it will be released to

another patron.

D. If the item was donated by a patron, that patron will immediately be placed at the

top of any reserve list.

E. Library staff will confirm, in the presence of the borrowing patron, that all

components are present in the item kit.

F. The patron must sign the Library of Things Lending Agreement before an item can

be checked out.

G. The loan period for the item is 14 days and may be renewed if there are no holds.

H. Items valued over $200 must be returned directly to a Library staff member, who

will verify that all components of the item are accounted for before checking it in

from the borrowing patron’s account. The item will not be considered returned

until all components are returned.

Patrons are not permitted to return the item to the Library’s book drop. Items returned

to the book drop will incur a $5.00 fine or the cost of repair/replacement, whichever is

greater.

I. Overdue fines will accrue at $1.00 per library business day.

J. The item will be considered lost and subject to a fine of the full replacement cost

if it is one month overdue and there has been no communication with the Library

by phone or email.

K. Replacement cost may be found on a label on the item case.

L. Items must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment (not left in vehicles

or in extreme temperatures).

M. Parents/guardians are responsible for the use of the items by minors.

N. For assistance in the operation of the Library’s items, borrowers may call the

Library during normal business hours.

Approved: 5/5/202