Devices & Things

Eligible Borrowers

Any Mahwah patron with an adult library card in good standing. Devices may not be checked out to juvenile cards. Devices are not loanable to non-Mahwah library cards. Borrowing is limited to two (2) items per household at one time.

Check-Out

• All transactions for library devices must take place at the Adult Services Desk.
•  Loanable devices have a borrowing period of 14 days with NO RENEWALS.
•  Each time a patron borrows a device, a new Lending Form must be filled out.
•  Before checking out the device, a staff member will go over each item in the case, verifying that each item is present and in good condition. The staff member and patron will each sign the Lending Form indicating such.

Returns

•  Loanable devices must be returned to a staff member at the Adult Services Desk. Devices cannot be returned to the Lending Desk or via the book drop, or to another library.
• Loanable devices must be handed to a staff member, at which point the staff member will make sure each item listed on the Lending Form is present and in good condition before signing off that they have been received. THE ITEM WILL NOT BE CHECKED IN UNTIL ALL PARTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. Patrons are responsible for any late charges that may accrue if they do not bring back all included parts of the device before their borrowing period has finished.

Late Fees and Replacement Costs

• Devices returned late are charged $10 per day. After 7 days, patrons must pay the full replacement cost of the device.
• Patrons are responsible for damaged and lost items. Replacement costs are listed in the item record for each loanable device.
• The Pressure Washer, Wet/Dry Vacuum, Bissel Pet Pro, and Hoover Clean Slate returned without being cleaned are subject to a $20 cleaning fee.

Release and Indemnification

I hereby acknowledge that there is a risk of injury involved in the use of Library of Things materials.  I certify that I am aware of such risks.  With this knowledge and in consideration for the right to borrow Library of Things materials from the Mahwah Public Library, I hereby release and discharge the MAHWAH PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND ITS trustees, its employees, agents and contractors AS WELL AS THE TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH, ITS MAYOR AND COUNCIL, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS from any and all suits, claims and demands for personal injuries, property damage or otherwise of every kind and character arising out of the use of Library of Things materials and I hereby agree to indemnify and hold the MAHWAH Public Library AND its employees, trustees, agents and contractors AS WELL AS THE TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH, ITS MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS harmless from any loss or damages or costs including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees which it/or they may sustain if any litigation arises for any personal injuries and/or property damage sustained by anyone arising out of my use of Library of Things materials.