In addition to these specific library policies on borrowing laptop computers and interlibrary loans, you will find more information about our policies in the Frequently Asked Questions about Borrowing and Frequently Asked Questions about Interlibrary Loans sections.

Laptop Computer Policies

• Laptop computers are available to loan to KCC staff and TRiO students only.
• Check out requirements – KCC staff must show his/her current, valid KCC ID card. The TRiO students' ID card must have a current TRiO sticker.   Contact library staff for a copy of the laptop agreement, which must be completed for each check out.
• TRiO students and KCC staff may put their name on a waiting list to be notified when a laptop is available. When KCC staff or TRiO students are called, the laptop will be held for 24 hours.
• Responsibilities – The Circulation Staff, in the presence of the KCC staff member or TRiO student, will inspect all components when the laptop computer is checked out and checked in. The TRiO student or KCC staff member must personally return the computer to the Circulation Desk.
• Time limits – The checkout period is one week, with one renewal permitted, provided there is no one on the waiting list.
• Overdue fines – The overdue fine for a laptop computer is $10 per day.
  
• TRiO students failure to return equipment will result in an obligation being placed on their KCC student account, prohibiting them from receiving grades or transcripts and from registering for classes.
  
• Loss, theft and damage costs – The student will be charged no less than $2,000 for the loss or theft of the computer. Replacement or repair cost varies for each component.
• Hardware/software restrictions – Only the components checked out with a laptop may be used with that computer. Other hardware is not allowed. Only the software pre-installed by Kankakee Community College may be used on each computer. Other software is not allowed.
• Network Access – The LRC's laptop computers are the only computers which may access the KCC network available in designated areas of the library. Other computers are not allowed to access this network.
• File Storage – Students must save their files or documents to their own diskettes or a flash drive. Disks and flash drives are not provided by the library, but can be purchased in the College Bookstore. Files saved onto the laptop computer's hard drive may be removed after the computer is checked in.

Mini-recorder and Calculator Policies

• Mini-recorders and calculators are available to loan to KCC staff and TRiO students.
• Check out requirements – KCC staff must show his/her current, valid KCC ID card. The TRiO students' ID card must have a current TRiO sticker. Contact library staff for a copy of the laptop agreement, which must be completed for each check out.
•  TRiO students and staff may put their names on a waiting list to be called when a mini-recorder or calculator is available. When students are called the mini-recorder or calculator will be held in reserve for them for 24 hours.
• Responsibilities – The Circulation Staff, in the presence of the KCC staff member or TRiO student, will inspect all components when the mini-recorder or calculator is checked out and checked in. The student or staff member must personally return the mini-recorder or calculator to the Circulation Desk.
  
• Time limits – The checkout period is one week, with one renewal permitted, provided there is no one on the waiting list.
• Overdue fines – The overdue fines for TRiO equipment is $10 per day.
• Loss, theft and damage costs – The replacement cost for a min-recorder will be no less than $50 and a calculator no less than $80 plus the accrued fines.
• TRiO students' failure to return equipment will result in an obligation being placed on their KCC student acccount prohibiting them from receiving grades or transcripts and from registering for classes.

Interlibrary Loan Policy

Interlibrary loan privileges are available for current students, staff and faculty of KCC with the following limits:

1. The cardholder may have five staff-assisted Interlibrary loan items on loan at any one time.
   
2. The cardholder may submit five staff-assisted article requests per week.
   
3. Any fees associated with copyright compliance, shipping or Interlibrary loan surcharges, lost and/or damaged books, and overdue fees will be passed directly to the cardholder.

Interlibrary loan postage policy - for current students, staff and faculty

To ensure safe return of all borrowed material, the library staff at KCC has made the decision to return all items via insured delivery service. In-state items are shipped at no charge via the Illinois Library Delivery System (ILDS). Based on KCC administrative policies, the library will pay the first $25 each academic year for out-of-state Interlibrary loan shipping for current KCC students, staff and faculty. Once that amount is reached, continued out-of-state Interlibrary loan requests for a KCC student, staff or faculty member will be made only after the patron agrees to pay shipping charges.

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