Appendix S: Library of Things & Snowshoe Waiver

Springfield Town Library
Library of Things Lending Waiver




Springfield Town Library has a variety of items that are classified as part of their “Library of Things'' collection. These non-traditional library items are available for patrons to borrow under the following conditions. This policy and waiver puts forth the conditions for those who wish to borrow the non-traditional library item(s).

Lending Policy: The following are conditions for the use of items in the Library of Things collection. 

Borrowers must sign this agreement and confirm their contact information at the time of checkout. Staff will maintain this signed contract and may keep a copy of the borrower’s identification until the item is returned. This signed policy and waiver document will be filed with the patron’s original registration form and the signing of such will be noted on the patron’s account so it will only need to be filled out one time. 

I, __________________________________________, take full responsibility for the items I am checking out, including the replacement cost of the item(s) if it/they is/are lost, stolen or broken in my care. I will pay the replacement fee if I fail to return the item at all or in unusable condition (to be determined by the library director). 

I agree that I will ensure that the “Library of Things” items are in good condition at the time I am checking them out.  

User initials ____________

I understand:

  1. I must be 18 or over with a valid ID and must have a Springfield Town Library card in good standing in order to borrow the items in the Library of Things collection.  

  2. Library staff are not trained or qualified to provide instruction in safe and proper use of the items, and that it is the patron's responsibility to ensure that they learn this information.

  3. Checkout is for 4 days.  One renewal is allowed if the items are not on reserve for another person.

  4. Springfield Town Library reserves the right to assess a $5.00 per day fine for items returned late.

  5. If the items are more than 15 days overdue and I do not return them within 3 days of being notified, I will be held responsible for the full replacement cost.

  6. The items must be returned inside the library and given directly to a library staff member who will check their condition in your presence. Items shall be returned in clean and dry condition. They shall not be put in the outdoor drop box or left outside the door.

  7. I must report any damage incurred while the items are in my care.

  8. I agree to release the Town of Springfield and the Springfield Town Library, its Trustees and employees, and the Friends of Springfield Town Library from any and all liability associated with use of the items in my care including, but not limited to personal injury, property damage or any other consequences. The Library is not responsible for the proper use or working conditions of the items in the Library of Things collection. 

          User initials ___________


Borrower’s Contact Information:

Printed Name ________________________________________________________________

Current Address ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number _______________________________________________________________

Library Card number: __________________________________________________________

Borrower’s signature ___________________________________________________________

which signifies agreement to all terms of this document.

Staff use:

Staff member: ______________________________________________________________

Initial signature date _____________________________

___  User contact information is confirmed.

___  User has been provided a copy of this signed and completed agreement