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Overview:
In addition to the library’s regular computers, audio/visual equipment is available
for use and checkout by eligible cardholders. Guests may use the equipment
inside the library with special consideration and permission, such as the
submission of a valid driver’s license. The library’s Audio/Visual Equipment
Collection features portable CD/Cassette players, DVD players, eReaders, and
digital audio players.
The Audio/Visual Equipment Collection was created to assist library patrons with
accessing digital content through multi-platforms.
Borrowing Policy of the Library’s Audio/Visual Equipment Collection:
* Limits on borrowing Audio/Visual Equipment items are established and strictly
enforced in order to provide wide access to expensive, popular items.
* Eligible cardholders may reserve and checkout items from the Audio/Visual
Equipment Collection in their own name only - identification may be requested.
*Any overdue Audio/Visual Equipment Collection items will be considered lost
items and replacement charges may apply.
*Items must be returned to the reference desk, with a staff member checking in
the item. Out of consideration for the fragility of the equipment, items are NOT to
be placed in the library’s drop boxes.
*For assistance with making a reservation, please consult a library staff person
by calling the reference desk at 378-2798.
Borrowing Periods for Items in the Audio/Visual Equipment Collection:
Item
Check-Out
Period
3 Weeks
Renewals
CD/Cassette Player w/
Power Cord
1 (if there are no
holds)
DVD Player w/ Case and
Power Cord or Battery
Pack
1 Week
1 (if there are no
holds)
eReader (Kindle or Nook)
w/ Case and Battery
Supply
3 Weeks
1 (if there are no
holds)
Sansa Digital Audio Player 3 Weeks
1 (if there are no
holds)
CD/Cassette Players:
San Juan Island Library circulates two CD/Cassette players that play music CDs,
audio book CDs, and cassettes. The players come with a power cord. “AA”
batteries and headphones are NOT provided. CD/Cassette players may be
borrowed for up to three weeks at a time.
DVD Players:
The library has three portable DVD players for check-out. Each player comes
with a power supply and/or battery pack. DVD players may be borrowed for a
one-week period.
eReaders (Kindle & Nook):
There are two types of eReaders for check-out. One is a Kindle and the other
item is a Nook. Both eReaders come preloaded with current best-seller and
classic titles. Each eReader includes a re-chargeable battery supply cord and
basic instructions. The library’s eReaders are treated the same as books and
may be checked out for up to three weeks.
Sansa Digital Audio Player:
The 2 GB Sansa Digital Audio players play a variety of audio files—MP3, WMA,
Secure WMA, and podcasts. Each player also comes with a rechargeable battery
packs that lasts up to 15 hours. Headphones are not provided. All content
remaining on the players will be removed when the item is checked in. The
Sansa player may be borrowed for up to three weeks.
Borrowing Policy of the Library’s Audio/Visual Equipment Collection:
| Limits on borrowing Audio/Visual Equipment items are established and strictlyenforced in order to provide wide access to expensive, popular items. |
| Eligible cardholders may reserve and checkout items from the Audio/VisualEquipment Collection in their own name only - identification may be requested. |
| Any overdue Audio/Visual Equipment Collection items will be considered lost items and replacement charges may apply. |
| Items must be returned to the reference desk, with a staff member checking inthe item. Out of consideration for the fragility of the equipment, items are NOT tobe placed in the library’s drop boxes. |
| For assistance with making a reservation, please consult a library staff personby calling the reference desk at 378-2798. |
Borrowing Periods for Items in the Audio/Visual Equipment Collection:
| Item |
Check-OutPeriod |
Renewals |
| CD/Cassette Player w/Power Cord |
3 Weeks |
1 (if there are no holds) |
| DVD Player w/ Case andPower Cord or BatteryPack |
1 Week
|
1 (if there are no holds) |
| eReader (Kindle or Nook)w/ Case and BatterySupply |
3 Weeks |
1 (if there are no holds) |
| Sansa Digital Audio Player |
3 Weeks |
1 (if there are no holds) |
| CD/Cassette Players: |
San Juan Island Library circulates two CD/Cassette players that play music CDs,audio book CDs, and cassettes. The players come with a power cord. “AA”batteries and headphones are NOT provided. CD/Cassette players may beborrowed for up to three weeks at a time. |
| DVD Players: |
The library has three portable DVD players for check-out. Each player comeswith a power supply and/or battery pack. DVD players may be borrowed for aone-week period. |
| eReaders (Kindle & Nook): |
There are two types of eReaders for check-out. One is a Kindle and the otheritem is a Nook. Both eReaders come preloaded with current best-seller andclassic titles. Each eReader includes a re-chargeable battery supply cord andbasic instructions. The library’s eReaders are treated the same as books andmay be checked out for up to three weeks. |
| Sansa Digital Audio Player: |
The 2 GB Sansa Digital Audio players play a variety of audio files—MP3, WMA,Secure WMA, and podcasts. Each player also comes with a rechargeable batterypacks that lasts up to 15 hours. Headphones are not provided. All contentremaining on the players will be removed when the item is checked in. TheSansa player may be borrowed for up to three weeks. |
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