This project concluded December 31, 2015.
Over the course of a year, 18 Kansas libraries loaned 95 wireless internet routers to patrons 2,758 times. Beginning January 1, 2016, 13 participant libraries are continuing the service on their own with more than 40 devices to lend.

State Library support for the project has ended. For more information, read the MiFi Project Report.

Purpose
The goal of this pilot project is to expand the reach and benefits of library Internet access by allowing patrons to borrow portable WiFi Hotspot routers from their local library.

Is this Internet access eligible for E-rate discount?

Circulation Policies

• Device, Charger, Informational Patron Card and User Evaluation Survey (provided at each checkout)
• Check out period- 7 days
• Borrower must be 18+ years of age
• Holds- Yes, if possible
• Renewals- No
• Overdue Fines- $1/day (library retains)
• Lost/stolen/damaged devices: Follow local policies to retrieve. Replacement Fee - $50 (library retains)

Device Management

• MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier), MDN (Mobile Directory Number), SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) of each device to be noted somewhere to identify device Click here to learn more about these identifiers.
• Return of Device- Individual library to following existing policies
• Lost/stolen/damaged devices- Device is considered lost/stolen after 7 days past Due Date and will be suspended.After 14 days in suspended status, the device should be deactivated. Notify SLK by completing form here, MEID, MDN and SIM will need to be provided via the form.
• Replacement device- Possibility for new device but no guarantee
• Replacement charger- not covered by Verizon, but all you need is a 2.1 amp charger. Links to where these can be purchased are here.

Reporting

• Please notify us when your project goes live, and when you distribute a local press release
• Completed User Evaluation Surveys to be sent to SLK via library courier or scans sent to Jeff Hixon at least monthly.
• Report monthly circulation numbers here
• Reoccurring Online Monthly Meetings - meet online, the third Friday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
• Online meeting link: https://kanren.zoom.us/j/418832827
• Online Meeting Dates: Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.; Jan. 16, 2:00 p.m.; Feb. 20, 2:00 p.m.; March 20, 2:00 p.m.; April 17, 2:00 p.m.; May 15, 2:00 p.m.; June 19, 2:00 p.m.; July 17, 2:00 p.m.; Aug. 21, 2:00 p.m.; Sept. 18, 2:00 p.m.; Oct. 16, 2:00 p.m.; Nov. 20, 2:00 p.m.
• There will not be a meeting in December 2015.