Hotspot Lending Program at the GCC Library

THE GCC LIBRARY DISTRIBUTES HOTSPOTS ON A NEEDS-BASED REQUEST PROCESS. 

DUE TO LIMITED RESOURCES, ALL HOTSPOTS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED. Unfortunately, we cannot offer you a hotspot at this time. Please consider filling out our hotspot interest form to help us document demand for hotspots so we may advocate for additional resources in the future.

Due to high demand we cannot guarantee a hotspot to everyone who requests one. Hotspots will be distributed on a needs-based basis, not first-come first-served. Priority will be given to students with limited internet access and those who have difficulty using campus resources. 

If a hotspot is available, you will receive notice to your GCC/ MEID gmail account (NO PERSONAL EMAIL) and will be given a deadline to check it out from the West Circulation desk at the Main Campus library. Failure to pick it up by closing time on the deadline day will cause the hotspot to go back into the pool for someone else. If you are not initially selected to receive a hotspot your name will be placed on a wait list if additional units become available. 

Borrowing a Hotspot

Students may check out one hotspot for one semester at a time. All hotspots check out from the GCC Main Campus Library. Hotspots are available to current GCC students on a needs-based basis. You can fill out the request form to be considered for a unit.

• IMPORTANT! Students must use the hotspot each week. If you do not need regular access, please return the hotspot to the library for another student to use. Short term checkout options are available at the Glendale Public Library.

• Renewals are not permitted​​​​​. 

• The borrower must not loan or rent a GCC hotspot to another person. You are responsible for any loss or damage to the unit and accessories. 

• Once overdue, the hotspot will be disconnected. The borrower will be responsible for any overdue or loss fees.

Returning a Hotspot

Hotspots must be returned to a person at the West Circulation Desk at the GCC Main Campus Library. Do NOT return them in book drops or to the IT Helpdesk. 

Students are responsible for returning all accessories to the device, including:

• Hotspot unit

• SIM card inside

• Power cord and plug

• Battery

• Instructions

• Storage Box

Failure to return the complete set may result in student charges for the loss.

Hotspot use is governed by the MCCCD Administrative Regulation 1.11 policy regarding the use of MCCCD property off premises, and the District Technology Resource Standards and Acceptable Use policies.  As an open, unsecured wireless network, “Hotspots” are freely and easily accessible and are unsecure. The Service Provider, Glendale Community College and their officials and employees are not responsible for, and cannot be held responsible for any files, data, confidential or personal information accessed, transmitted, lost or damaged as a result of using the hotspot. The hotspot has no filtering and the borrower is responsible for monitoring what minors may access or view while using the hotspot.