Provincial Stay-at-Home Order

During the Province's Stay-at-Home Order, effective April 17, HPL offers up to 30-minutes for Computer Use, Grab and Go, Print, Copy, Scan, Holds and Makerspace Pickup. Hours: Tue-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 1-5pm. Details on COVID Updates.

Publish Date:

Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 12:00am

Notices

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HPL Catalogue New Look

A new look is coming to HPL's catalogue on Tuesday April 20. Explore and enjoy larger book cover images, simpler tools, easier navigation and other design improvements.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 12:00pm

Makerspace Waiver

Makerspaces are available for Hamilton Public Library members who meet the following requirements:

A Hamilton Public Library card in good standing.
Valid photo ID (e.g. Ontario ID, Driver's License, Student ID, etc.).
14 years of age and older. Users under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and the parent or guardian will be considered the main user.
Completion of the Makerspace Waiver below.

Name *

Last Name, First Name

Library Card Number *

Email

Provide your email address to receive a copy of the Digital Media Lab Waiver.

Date

Date *

Month

Day

Year

I am

I am *

14 years of age or older

a parent or guardian completing this agreement on behalf of a user who is under 14 years of age

Please read these conditions carefully

I agree to comply with the following Hamilton Public Library policies and guidelines:
I accept full responsibility for the space, equipment and furniture in the Makerspace during my session.
As the primary user, I will remain in the room at all times during my session.
I understand that if I fail to return equipment at the end of my session, overdue fees will apply and my checkout privileges will be suspended until items are returned.
I understand that I am responsible for the cost of repairs, replacements or cleaning if the space is damaged or equipment is missing or damaged.
I understand that replacement charges or large overdue fines will result in my library privileges being suspended until the library is reimbursed.
I understand that Makerspace computers are reserved for digital media projects and are not available for general computer use – i.e. email, social media, browsing etc.
I understand that this waiver will be in effect throughout the year indicated on the date above and that a new waiver needs to be completed each calendar year.
I understand that the Makerspace may be used for lawful purposes only and cannot be used to create content that is:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the 3D printers and scanners may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
As per the Technology and Internet Use Policy, anyone not adhering to this agreement or who willfully abuses or damages any computer or software will have their Library privileges suspended and will be legally and financially responsible for damages.

Agreement *

I understand the Makerspace Waiver conditions and agree to abide by them.

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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