The Port Jefferson Free Library's Children's services now has iPads available for in library use! Here are the instructions staff must follow to loan out iPads

1. Children’s iPads
Starting in July the
Children’s room will be
making iPads available
to patrons for in-house
use. Please follow these
steps and procedures
when checking out
iPads to patrons.

2. Eligible Borrowers
• Port Jefferson Free Library card holders, 18 years old
and older
• Must have a current and valid library card
• Must have signed the Circulating Technology policy!
• No outstanding fees or overdue items
(NO EXCEPTIONS)
• All use by children using iPads must be continuously
supervised by an adult

3. Circulating Technology
Policy
• In order to be an eligible borrower a patron must have read and
signed the Circulated Technology policy
• As patrons renew their library cards in July, they will be given the
policy to fill out
• If a patron has already completed the policy it will be noted on
their patron record
• For patrons that have not yet completed the technology policy
give them a blank policy to complete. (these are in the
Computer binder)
• After a patron has filled it out send it down to the circulation desk

4. Loan Rules
• Must be taken out on a Parents card and used with
parental supervision
• Does not leave the children’s room
• If a patron needs to briefly leave the room or use
the bathroom iPads must be left with a librarian
• Patrons must report any problems with iPad to a
librarian
• There is a limit of 1 iPad per family at one time

5. Check-Out Procedure
• Check the person’s library record to make sure they are
an eligible borrower
• Briefly explain the rules
• Check out the iPad using the barcode card (in the
Computer binder)
o Flip the card over while in use
• Retrieve one of the iPads that are locked up
o Make sure it is the number of the iPad corresponds with the one checked out
using the barcode card
• Give iPad to the patron
• Open up the timer on computer desktop

6. Loan Period & iPad Timer
• iPads have a loan period of 60 minutes
• To track the time, open the desktop icon labeled
iPad Timer and minimize the window
• To track the loan period of multiple iPads, open
up another iPad timer window and select a color
option from the upper right hand corner
Change
• When the timer is up, approach the patron Start Color
Timer
informing them the loan period is up
• Patrons can request an extension of another 60
minutes once per day iPad Timer
• The extension can only be granted if there is not
a wait list

7. Check-In Procedure
• Turn on iPad to make sure the device still
functions normally
• Check there is no physical damage
• Check the iPad back in using the barcode card
• If the battery is less than 50% plug it into charger
• Return the iPad to storage

8. Frequently Asked
Questions
• Q: Can I go on the internet?
• A: No. The Children’s room devices are for children’s use only.
They are pre-loaded with apps geared toward children and
not for internet access. If a parent would like internet access
there is a laptop available for use. If the child would like
internet access they can use one of the computers.
• Q: Can I download an app?
• A: Apps are reviewed and purchased by librarians. However,
we are taking app suggestions!
As more questions and comments arise, please write
them down in the computer binder