Equipment Loans: Terms and Conditions

Borrowing an electronic device from Cape Breton Regional Library constitutes the following terms and conditions:

  1. Devices are for use by adult members of Cape Breton Regional Library in good standing. 
  2. Devices are circulated for a 3-week period and are renewable up to 3 times if not requested by another user.
  3. Limit of one (1) device per person.
  4. Borrowers agree to assume full responsibility for the device and accessories while it is checked out to them.  They agree to:
    • Not leave the device unattended in a public place or unlocked vehicle
    • Not allow anyone else to use it
    • Not have drinks or other liquids nearby while using it
    • Never leave the device in a location susceptible to extreme cold or hot weather
    • Never lean on top of the device or put objects on top of it.
  5. Borrowers must return electronic equipment when the item is due. Equipment must be returned to a library staff member during our regular hours of operation. Please do not place any equipment in the return drops. Equipment can only be returned to Cape Breton Regional Library branches.
  6. Borrowers agree to reimburse the Cape Breton Regional Library for full replacement or repair costs for loss or damage that is deliberate or a result of misuse. Replacement costs vary by device and are outlined below:

    Apple iPad
    • Apple lightning to USC-C charging cable: $25.00
    • Apple USB-C 20W power adapter charging “brick”: $25.00
    • Apple iPad Smart Cover $65.00
    • iPad 9th Generation 64 GB wifi+cellular: $600.00
    • Fabric case: $22.00