Launchpad : the pre-loaded learning tablet.
(LaunchPad, Book)

YS LAUNCH PADS - POLICY & PROCEDURES : Posters & Shelf Readers will be posted in the Children’s room with device information. Actual devices will be located behind the Children’s Reference Desk. When a patron checks out a Launch Pad, device and headphones are given to child and then directed to go sit at the Launch Pad table to plug into existing power.

LAUNCPAD LOAN & IN-HOUSE CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES : YS staff will be responsible for the In-House check- in and out of the Launch Pads. Each device will have a barcode located on the device and the case. Before any child (ages 3-7) can use a device a parent/caregiver must show valid library card. A list of all the Launch Pads and applications available along with procedures will be located in a binder housed behind the Children’s Reference Desk. The Launch Pads have a 1 hour loan period. Up to 1 hour additional time is available if no one is waiting to use device.

IN-HOUSE CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE (SIERRA) : In Sierra: go to drop down menu in upper right hand corner and select �Check Out� • On the �Check Out� screen make sure cursor is in dialog box in upper left hand corner • Scan patron barcode • Make sure patron has no fines or any problems on card, if so send them to circulation to clear up any issues • Then place cursor back in dialog box in upper left hand corner and scan barcode of item located on Launch Pad box or on device • Pop up window will appear asking whether or not to send receipt to printer select yes, receipt will print out on our children’s reference printer. Don’t forget to pick up printed receipt and place in pocket of Launch Pad box. This receipt will have time stamp to verify how long child has been using device in case others are waiting. Keep patron library card with receipt in plastic pouch located on Launch Pad box.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE (SIERRA) : In Sierra: go to drop down menu in upper right hand corner and select �Check In� • On the �Check in� screen make sure cursor is in dialog box in upper left hand corner • Scan barcode of item located on device • Pop up window will appear asking whether or not to send receipt to printer select no, unless patron requests a receipt • Return library card to patron • If device is extensively damaged do not check-in, bring device and patron to circulation to resolve. A note must be added to the patron record that he/she will owe $100 (full cost of device) before being able to use library card again • If device is unreturned by close of business day the full replacement cost will be charged on the patron library card until device is returned