Calvert Library offers loanable technology for in-house use and check out such as laptops, Chromebooks and mobile hotspots. For all loanable technology, the following applies:

  • Customers must have a regular, up-to-date Calvert Library account in good standing in order to check out loanable technology. (not a CRAB/Kids Card)
  • Customers are responsible for loss of or any damage to the loanable technology incurred while in their care.
  • A maximum of one of each type of device may be checked out to a library account at one time.

Further information about In-House-Use Technology such as laptops, webcams and card readers:

  • In-House tech items must be used solely in the library and may never be left unattended.
  • The devices may be used for one hour per day, longer if no one else is waiting.
  • Data may not be saved to a library laptop’s hard drive.
  • Laptop users will comply with Calvert Library’s Computer Use policy and Internet Safety policy.

This policy replaces and supersedes the Laptop Use Policy
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on 10/18/2022
Revised by the Board of Library Trustees on 6/16/2026

Replacement costs are as follows:

  • In-House Use Laptops:
    • Laptop – $1,200
    • Charging Cord – $130
  • Chromebooks:
    • Chromebook – $300
    • Chromebook Charger – $20
    • Chromebook Case – $30
  • Mobile Hotspots:
    • Hotspot – $100
    • Hotspot Case – $30
  • C-Pens – $250
  • SMART card reader – $30
  • Webcam – $70