Nooks Available for Checkout at Mesa Libraries

Thirty-four Nooks are now available to checkout at any branch of the Mesa Public Library.  E-books are downloadable through the Greater Phoenix Digital Library.

They will be used in the following capacity:

• 18 Nooks will have pre-loaded popular titles for circulation.
• 12 Nooks will be empty; allowing patrons the ability to download their own e-books from their computer or laptop from home.
• 4 Nooks will be express; with popular titles and maximum checkout of one-week with no holds.
• 4 Nooks will be reference use for Library staff and will not be available for checkout.

Each Nook will be protected with a screen protector and come in an e-reader cover. They will be housed in a carry case along with a cleaning cloth, a charger and paperwork.

General checkout rules for the Nooks are:

• E-readers are location specific – they must be checked out and returned to the owning library.
• The check out period is 3 weeks with no renewals.
• Overdue fines are $1.00 per day with a maximum of $10.00.
• Patrons must be 18 years of age or older to check out an e-reader with a valid Mesa Library card.
• A user agreement must be signed each time a patron checks out an e-reader.
• E-readers can be placed on reserve but will not change locations.
• Patrons will have to pick up at owning branch.
• The cost of replacing the e-reader is $400.00. Each lost or damaged part of the kit will have a smaller replacement charge.
• All Nooks must be returned to the service desk. Upon return, desk staff will check the ensemble for pieces, but not check it in. They will put it on a special shelf for a Library Assistant to check the items for condition erase the unloaded devices and then check the item in. They will ready the item for the next patron.