LIBRARY OF THINGS POLICIES
What is a Library of Things?
The Library of Things @Medford (LoT) is a service at USC Lancaster Medford Library offering
items that fall outside of the usual resources libraries provide (e.g., print, electronic, or
audio/visual resources). The LoT offers items for classroom, study, technology or project
support (clickers, cameras, charging units) and recreational use (games, puzzles, crafts). The
initial inventory for LoT items was crafted from library user data and program attendance. Want
to see something added to the LoT? Let us know!
ACCESS TO LOT ITEMS
Currently employed USC Lancaster faculty and staff and currently enrolled USC Lancaster
students who are in good standing with Medford Library (no fines over $10) have access to LoT
collections. Users must present a current Carolina Card to check out LoT items.
Fines and fees cannot be waived to gain access to LoT items.
LIABILITY, CARE, AND OPERATION OF LOT ITEMS
Users are solely responsible for LoT items checked out on their record and will be billed
according to LoT Policies for loss or damage to item(s) or item peripherals as a result of neglect
or abuse.
It is the User’s responsibility to protect LoT items against loss or damage.
Medford Library is not responsible for loss of data while using LoT equipment.
Users should not make any modifications or alterations to LoT items.
LOT POLICY: ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY ITEMS
Users wishing to check out any Academic Support and Technology items will be required to sign
a waiver of responsibility in order to check out this inventory. The waiver period lasts for one
academic year and must be renewed to access the items.
Gorilla Pods, presentation clickers, video cameras, e-readers, calculators, computer cables, and
charger units have a check out period of three (3) hours. Academic support and technology
items are available for library use only, with the exception of the following inventory:
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Gorilla Pods
Presentation clickers
Cameras
Gorilla Pods, presentation clickers, and video cameras may be checked out for library or oncampus use only for three (3) hours and are eligible for renewal. Off-campus/home use of
these items is prohibited. Renewals must be requested at the Medford Library Circulation Desk
before items are due. Items must be returned to the Medford Library Circulation Desk and
checked in by a Medford Library employee after use. After three hours, fines will begin
immediate accrual at $1 per hour, with a $65 fee if the item is missing, lost, or damaged (NOTE:
Library fees and fines of $25 or more enact a registration hold, which prevents USCL course
registration and the fulfilment of transcript requests). Fines and fees cannot be waived for
lost, missing, or damaged LoT items.
E-readers, calculators, cables, and charger units may be checked out for library use only for
three (3) hours and are eligible for renewal. Check out of HDMI cables require a valid Medford
Library study room reservation. Renewals must be requested at the Medford Library Circulation
Desk before items are due. Items must be returned to the Medford Library Circulation Desk and
checked in by a Medford Library employee after use. After three hours, fines will begin
immediate accrual at $1 per hour, with a $65 fee if the item is missing, lost, or damaged (NOTE:
Library fees and fines of $25 or more enact a registration hold, which prevents USCL course
registration and the fulfilment of transcript requests). Fines and fees cannot be waived for
lost, missing, or damaged LoT items.
Items checked out less than three (3) hours before closing are due back to the Medford Library
Circulation Desk for check in by a Medford Library employee before closing. Items checked out
less than three hours before closing are not eligible for renewal. Items not returned before
closing will be subject to immediate fine accrual of $1 per hour with a $65 fee if the item is
missing, lost, or damaged (NOTE: Library fees and fines of $25 or more enact a registration
hold, which prevents USCL course registration and the fulfilment of transcript requests). Fines
and fees cannot be waived for lost, missing, or damaged LoT items.
LOT POLICY: RECREATION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND POSTER PREP ITEMS
Users are reminded that gambling is prohibited on the USC Lancaster campus. Violations of this
campus code of conduct policy will be reported to Campus Security and result in loss of access
to LoT items.
Board games, card games, puzzles and sudoku books, interactive games, coloring supplies, craft
kits, and poster prep kits may be checked out for library use only for three (3) hours and are
eligible for renewal. Renewals must be requested at the Medford Library Circulation Desk
before items are due. Items must be returned to the Medford Library Circulation Desk and
checked in by a Medford Library employee after use. After three hours, fines will begin
immediate accrual at $1 per hour, with a $65 fee if the item is missing, lost, or damaged (NOTE:
Library fees and fines of $25 or more enact a registration hold, which prevents USCL course
registration and the fulfilment of transcript requests). Fines and fees cannot be waived for
lost, missing, or damaged LoT items.
Board games, card games, and interactive games must be returned properly packaged with all
pieces, directions, and other accompanying items intact. Craft Kits and Poster Prep Kits must be
returned with all items intact, properly packaged, and clean (the end product is the user’s to
keep). Immediate play/crafting/prep area(s) should be left clean and ready for other library
users. Failure to keep play/craft/prep areas clean will result in loss of access privileges to this
collection.
Items checked out less than three hours before closing are due back to the Medford Library
Circulation Desk for check in by a Medford Library employee before closing. Items checked out
less than three hours before closing are not eligible for renewal. Items not returned before
closing will be subject to immediate fine accrual of $1 per hour with a $65 fee if the item is
missing, lost, or damaged (NOTE: Library fees and fines of $25 or more enact a registration
hold, which prevents USCL course registration and the fulfilment of transcript requests). Fines
and fees cannot be waived for lost, missing, or damaged LoT items.
This policy is subject to change as needed by Medford Library Faculty.
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