Hotspot Device Services - Approved by LDRL Board 07/20
The Hotspot devices allow free internet connection on the go and anywhere T-Mobile service is available on your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or other mobile device. Patrons will be able to check these out at all Little Dixie Regional Libraries locations.
The purpose of the circulation of mobile hotspots is to lessen the gap of the digital divide by providing our patrons with greater access to the internet beyond the walls of the library. In addition to general internet usage, you can access our digital library, download eBooks, and so much more with free internet access where coverage is available through T-Mobile.
Included with each hot spot: Carrying case, USB cable with charger, and mobile hotspot unit.
Hotspot Borrowing Guidelines
Mobile Hotspots are considered library materials and are subject to all applicable policies and procedures governing them
14-day check out only
One renewal only; if no holds are on the material
Must be 16 years or older to check out with a library card in good standing with the Little Dixie Regional Libraries system
1 hotspot check out per household at a time
Hotspots are deactivated if overdue or if excessive data is used, including downloading movies or other large files
Average data limit per checkout is 5 GB
Any attempt to alter data or the configuration of the Mobile Hotspot is strictly prohibited and may be considered an act of vandalism and subject to full replacement cost value
The library reserves the right to rescind privileges for the checkout of items if these guidelines are not followed
All components must be returned together or replacement costs will be applied ($100 device, $15 case, $10 USB cord, $25 convenience fee)
Coverage depends on the T-Mobile network so location of the Mobile Hotspot and congestion of the network may affect user experience.
Little Dixie Regional Libraries is not responsible for personal information shared over the Internet or for information and websites accessed using the device, or any misuse, harm or any other result due to the use of the Mobile Hotspot.
Unless specified otherwise, T-Mobile hotspots are filtered in order to comply with CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act). The filter can only be turned on/off. The categories cannot be customized.
According to T-Mobile the categories they block are as follow: Anonymizer, Compromised, Criminal Skills / Hacking, Hate Speech, Illegal Drugs, Mature, Nudity, Phishing/Fraud, Porn/Sex, Spam, Spyware/Malicious Sites. Additionally, Safe Search is forced with Google, YouTube, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
Posted September 7, 2021