D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-823
DC Public Library maintains a tool library with tools for do-it-yourself automotive, garden and home projects.
DC Public Library borrowers with an active library card account, 18 or older, are eligible to borrow tools from the Labs Tool Library upon completion of a Tool Library Participant Release/Agreement. Verification of identification with an active government issued ID is required when borrowing any tool from the Labs Tool Library.
No more than eight (8) tools, including no more than three (3) power tools, may be borrowed at any one time.
All tools lent by the Labs Tool Library are the property of the DC Public Library.
Tools may only be checked-out and checked-in in person at the Labs during open hours. Tools will be inspected upon check-out and check-in by Labs staff.
Before borrowing any tool, the borrower shall sign a Labs Participant Release Form, which will be active for one (1) year beginning from the signature date. The signed Labs Participant Release Form will be kept electronically.
The loan period for tools is seven (7) days. The borrower agrees to return any borrowed tool on or before the due date in the same condition and free of any debris, normal wear and tear excepted, as when it was borrowed.
Repeated failure to return tools on time may result in revocation of borrowing privileges from the Labs Tool Library.
The borrower shall pay for the replacement of lost tools or for damages to any tool on loan to them.
When tools are not returned by the due date or returned damaged, the borrower will incur a fee of $15 for non-powered tools and $20 for power tools. Failure to return tools will result in the borrower forfeiting borrowing privileges from the Labs Tool Library. Borrowing privileges from the Labs Tool Library may be reinstated upon payment of fees. Payments for fees are nonrefundable.
Failure to return tools or pay lost fees may result in the loss of library privileges.
If the borrower wishes to renew the loan of the tool, they may do so as long as the tool has no hold(s). The borrower may renew the loan of the tool on their library card account or by contacting the Labs in person or via phone at 202-727-1058. Up to two consecutive renewals may be made. DC Public Library staff reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals.
If a tool is not immediately available for loan, the borrower may make a hold request on DC Public Library's online catalog or by contacting the Labs in person or via phone at 202-727-1058. Tools must be checked-out within three (3) days from when the hold is made available.
The library retains the right to refuse the loan of any item for failure to comply with any of the above rules and regulations or for falsification of any information.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-823