Wireless Hot Spots
Hotspot Borrowing Policy
The Salisbury Public Library is pleased to offer wireless Hotspot devices for loan to library patrons. Hotspots may be borrowed by resident Library card holders ages 18 and older with accounts in good standing (no unpaid fees or lost materials). You may borrow the device to access the Internet for free at your home, in your car, or anywhere else!
*Please note when you come to the Library to check out the device you must show a government-issued photo ID along with your Library card.
Who can borrow a library hotspot?
• Any resident of Salisbury 18 years and older with a Salisbury Public Library card
• Patron account must be in good standing (no unpaid fees or lost materials)
• Patron must provide a current photo ID to validate against patron record
• The library reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly late in returning e-readers or hotspots.
• A returned hotspot must remain available in the library for 24 hours before the same patron, or another patron living in the same household, may check it out
Where do I return the hotspot when I am done?
During curbside service, hotspots must be returned in person to the curbside pickup area at the Salisbury Public Library during open hours. It cannot be returned to another library or the book drop. Patrons must call the library when returning the hotspot. The patron is responsible for the device until it is retrieved by a staff member. Devices returned in the book drop will result in a $5 fine.
How long can I keep the hotspot?
You can keep it for 7 days.
Can I renew my hotspot?
No. You are not allowed to renew at this time.
What are late return fines?
Fines are $5 a day.
What happens if I lose it?
The cardholder will be charged for any hotspot or accessory not returned to the library or returned damaged. Replacements will not be accepted.
Replacement Cost:
Hotspot $150
Cable $25
Outlet Plug $30
Case $20
Total:$225
Note: If hotspot is not returned to the library when it is due, wireless service will be disconnected and the hotspot will be unusable. International roaming is not available on Library hotspots.
The Salisbury Public Library is pleased to offer wireless Hotspot devices for loan to library patrons. Hotspots may be borrowed by resident Library card holders ages 18 and older with accounts in good standing (no unpaid fees or lost materials). You may borrow the device to access the Internet for free at your home, in your car, or anywhere else!
*Please note when you come to the Library to check out the device you must show a government-issued photo ID along with your Library card.
Who can borrow a library hotspot?
• Any resident of Salisbury 18 years and older with a Salisbury Public Library card
• Patron account must be in good standing (no unpaid fees or lost materials)
• Patron must provide a current photo ID to validate against patron record
• The library reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly late in returning e-readers or hotspots.
• A returned hotspot must remain available in the library for 24 hours before the same patron, or another patron living in the same household, may check it out
Where do I return the hotspot when I am done?
During curbside service, hotspots must be returned in person to the curbside pickup area at the Salisbury Public Library during open hours. It cannot be returned to another library or the book drop. Patrons must call the library when returning the hotspot. The patron is responsible for the device until it is retrieved by a staff member. Devices returned in the book drop will result in a $5 fine.
How long can I keep the hotspot?
You can keep it for 7 days.
Can I renew my hotspot?
No. You are not allowed to renew at this time.
What are late return fines?
Fines are $5 a day.
What happens if I lose it?
The cardholder will be charged for any hotspot or accessory not returned to the library or returned damaged. Replacements will not be accepted.
Replacement Cost:
Hotspot $150
Cable $25
Outlet Plug $30
Case $20
Total:$225
Note: If hotspot is not returned to the library when it is due, wireless service will be disconnected and the hotspot will be unusable. International roaming is not available on Library hotspots.

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