Wichita State University Libraries
Equipment Circulation Use and Liability Policy
Eligibility
1. Equipment may only be checked out by currently enrolled Wichita State University students or currently employed Wichita State University faculty, staff, or unclassified professionals. They must be in good standing with no outstanding lost charges or blocks on their library record.
2. Equipment may only be checked out after eligible patrons present a current photo ID.
3. A completed WSU Libraries Equipment Loan Agreement form signed within the past year must be on file with the University Libraries.
Loan Periods, Availability, and Circulation Policies
1. All equipment is due back at the Circulation Desk one hour before the library closes on the due date, which may shorten the checkout period. Equipment cannot be placed on hold.
2. Equipment can only be checked out from the Circulation Desk.
3. In library use equipment must remain inside Ablah Library behind the Security Gate. In Library Use Equipment may not be taken into the foyer or 24 Hour Study Room except for headphones, flash drives, and cables.
4. All internet and computer activities must comply with Wichita State University’s Acceptable Use Policy.
5. Patrons are encouraged to save their documents one of three ways:
Any files saved on a laptop hard drive will be removed when the laptop is powered off or rebooted.
Liability and Fines
1. Equipment must be checked in before the due time to prevent late fees.
2. If equipment is not returned by the due date/time, it will be declared lost. Both Lost Item Replacement Charge and a $20 nonrefundable Lost Item Processing Fee (not to exceed $2000) will be assessed to the patron’s account until the equipment is returned. Once returned, as long as there is no damage to the equipment, certain fees may be reduced.
3. If the patron refuses to return the equipment, Wichita State University Libraries Administration reserves the right to turn the account over to the Wichita State University Police for possible prosecution.
4. Patrons are fully responsible for the equipment in their care from the time of checkout until check-in occurs, including any damages or theft.
5. Patrons are cautioned to never leave the equipment unattended as they are responsible for any lost charges resulting from neglect or theft. If a theft occurs in the Ablah Library, the patron should contact the Circulation Desk immediately and the Circulation Desk will contact the WSU Police Department. When the police arrive they will use procedures defined by the WSU police Department necessary for investigating thefts.
6. Any problem with the equipment should be reported immediately to the Circulation Department.
7. WSU Libraries accepts no responsibility for files lost or damaged while using the equipment.
8. Abuse of any aspects of this policy by a patron will result in the loss of equipment privileges by that patron.
