Veterans’ Memorial Library VOX© Books Borrowing Policy
Check out policy:
- Parents of VML children who want to borrow Vox books must come to the library to check them out.
- Each child who selects a Vox book may check out only two at a time.
- Vox books must be returned within two weeks of checkout.
- Patrons who repeatedly damage Vox books they have checked out will be suspended from checking out Vox books in the future.
- The books must be returned inside the library and not the drop box.
Responsible use at home:
- Volume is on max when the red light flashes for a second after the volume is increased.
- If parents have small children at home, please ensure they are supervised when playing the Vox books to prevent damage.
- Vox books are approximately $50-60 each. Please make sure your children handle the books with care to prevent damage.
- Do not attempt to recharge the book with any charger. Please return to the library to be recharged.
- Please avoid using near or around water or any liquids. If the book should get wet, inform the librarian upon return.
Maintenance:
- Vox books should be turned off after each use to preserve battery life.
Damaged books:
- Each Vox book will be checked upon return to ensure it is functioning properly. If the Vox reader does not function properly upon return, the parent of the child who checked out the Vox book will be responsible for paying for a replacement book.
Approved: September 17, 2025
Veterans’ Memorial Library Vox© Books – Policies & Procedures
User Agreement for Borrowing the Vox© Books
Borrower must be 18 years old with a valid license and library card in good standing. Borrower must sign this agreement and confirm his/her contact information at the time of checkout.
I, ________________________________________________, take full responsibility for the VOX© Books I am checking out. The replacement cost is between $50.00-$60.00 per book, if the item is lost, stolen, or broken while in my care. I will pay the replacement fee if I fail to return the item at all, or in unusable condition (to be determined by the library director).
I agree that the Vox© Books are in good condition at the time I am checking it out. I agree with the Veterans’ Memorial Library Policy for Use of the Vox© Books.
If the Vox© Books are more than 25 days overdue and I do not return it, I understand that I will be held responsible for the cost to replace them if not returned within 3 days of being notified.
I understand that the Vox© Books must be returned inside the library directly to a library staff member. They may not be returned in the outdoor or indoor drop boxes. If I return the Vox© Books in a drop box, I could be charged a $25.00 minimum fee for unnecessary risk to the Vox© Books
The condition of the Vox© Books will be checked prior to check out and upon return.
User Signature: ______________________________________________
Checkout Date: ______________
Staff Use:
Checkout:
Staff Member Name: ___________________________________________
Check in:
Staff Member Name: ___________________________________________
Return Date: ___________
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Approved: September 17, 2025