Laptop & Equipment Checkout

Tech Lending Program

Reserve a laptop, iPad, and other equipment at lib.iastate.edu/techlending.

The ISU Library equipment is for use by currently registered ISU students. You must have a valid ISU Net-ID to check out the library equipment. Equipment in the tech lending program is funded by student technology fees.

Laptops (both Apple and Dell) and iPads can be checked out for up to one (1) month. Only 1 laptop or iPad can be checked out at a time. Laptops are equipped with the same software as public computers in the library.

Additional equipment available

  • Battery Banks
  • Hotspots
  • Wacom Tablet
  • Portable Monitors
  • Chargers
  • AV connectors and cables
  • Display adapters
  • Business and graphing calculators
  • Electronic hardware kits like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey.

 

Borrowing Equipment

Library equipment may be reserved on our website, lib.iastate.edu/techlending. Pick up reserved items at the Tech Lending room (101-F Parks Library, located just west of the Main Desk in the library lobby. In addition to the regular checkout process, you will also need to consent to our equipment check-out agreement, acknowledging your responsibilities regarding damage, theft, late return, as well as the terms and conditions for checkout.

The desk attendant can help with basic equipment instruction. If you have any other questions, you may contact the Solution Center at solution@iastate.edu.

 

Use of Equipment

Laptops and iPads should only be used for academic purposes.  Keep in mind, after the laptops and iPads are returned, any documents that have been saved to them will be permanently erased.  The University Library is not responsible for any lost data or documents. The borrower is responsible for saving files to cloud storage (CyBox), a USB flash drive, or another memory device.  Borrowers may sync additional data and applications, with the understanding that all data added by the borrower will be erased when the laptop or iPad is wiped and reset upon return. Any additional applications, media, or software purchased by the borrower during the loan period must be done with the borrower's own money and is not the responsibility of the University Library.

 

Late Returns & Bans

  • All equipment loans are due back before Tech Lending closes on the due date to the Tech Lending room.
  • Borrowers should note the due date and ensure the secure and prompt return of all items.
  • Late Return Policy effective August 1st, 2020
  • Failure to return equipment after 5-days
  • Permanent ban and charged the full cost to replace the device plus a $25 processing fee

Damage to, loss, or theft of loaned equipment during the borrowing period is the sole responsibility of the borrower.  Users should not borrow equipment for use by any other student or individual. Borrowers will be assessed fees for damage on an individual basis based on multiple factors that include the extent of the damage and whether the equipment is under warranty.  Damage costs assessed to a user must be paid before new equipment can be borrowed again from the University Library. Users found to have damaged equipment will be blocked from borrowing more equipment until the damage fees have been assessed and paid in full.  If the equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged upon repair, your U-Bill will be charged for the full replacement cost of any equipment involved.

 

Return Policy

Equipment must be returned before Tech Lending closes on the due date.   Library equipment cannot be dropped in the library book drop, nor be left at the main desk. This will ensure the equipment will be checked in properly and the borrower will not incur any penalties for not returning it.

Allow at least five minutes for library staff to check the equipment at both pickup and return as they will need to confirm receipt of all items included with the equipment and that the pieces are in working condition. Returning equipment without accessories can only be done when you fill out an agreement to pay for replacing the missing accessories.  If found, you may return the missing item and all fees will be refunded except for the $25 processing fee.

The following violations may result in semester suspension of the borrower’s equipment loan privileges:

  • Returning library technology equipment through the library book drop.
  • Equipment left unattended or abandoned in or outside of the library.
  • Problems with, damage to, or the loss/theft of equipment was not reported immediately to library staff.
  • Library equipment returned 5 or more days past due.
  • Violating the equipment loan agreement.

 

Contact Information

Tech Lending | 101-F Parks Library | 515-294-1564 | lib-techlending@iastate.edu
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