Loan Period

• Laptop/netbook checkouts round to the nearest 2 hrs. Laptops/netbooks checked out 30 minutes after the hour will round up, and laptops/netbooks checked out 30 minutes before the hour will round down. 
• Laptops/netbooks must be returned 30 minutes before closing of the Circulation/Reserve Desk and may not be borrowed overnight.

Checking Out and Renewals

• Users must have a current UCR Card or Library card, and must sign the Laptop/Netbook User Contract.
• Laptops and netbooks are for Library use only.
• Laptops/netbooks are loaned on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved in advance.  However, if they are all checked out, a hold may be placed on the next available one. 
• Laptops/netbooks may not be borrowed overnight. Laptop/netbook borrowing ceases 30 minutes prior to the scheduled Circulation/Reserve Desk closing time.
• Laptops/netbooks may be renewed if there are no other users waiting. In order to renew, you must bring the laptop or netbook with all peripherals and accessories to the Circulation/Reserve Desk prior to the due time.
• Equipment malfunctions or failures, loss or damage must be reported immediately upon discovery to the Circulation/Reserve Desk.

Checking In

• When the laptop/netbook is returned, Library staff will ensure equipment and peripherals are undamaged and in good working order.
• The laptop/netbook and all peripherals must be handed to the Circulation/Reserve Desk Staff.  Users should allow up to 10 minutes for the staff member to check in and verify the equipment upon return.
• Failure to return the laptop/netbook on time will result in overdue fines; If the equipment is damaged or lost while on loan, the user will incur charges based on the Laptop/Netbook Damage Rate Chart.

Overdue/Damage Charges

Laptops and netbooks that are returned late are assessed overdue charges of $14 for the first hour or any portion thereof and $10 for each additional hour or portion thereafter.  A maximum of $2000 is assessed if the laptop/netbook is not returned. Damage caused by general wear-and-tear will not be charged to the user; however damage incurred from negligence or abuse will result in charges based on the Laptop/Netbook Damage Rate Chart.

Saving and Printing Your Work

Files cannot be saved to the hard drive.  To save your work, use a USB key/flash drive; you can purchase one in the vending machines in the Rivera or Orbach Science Libraries.  External floppy disk drives are available for checkout at the Circulation/Reserve Desk of the Rivera or Orbach Science Libraries.  Save your data often.  At this time, printing is not available from the laptops/netbooks.

Technical Assistance

If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please contact the Circulation/Reserve Desk who will help or refer.

Laptop/Netbook Damage Rate Chart

The following chart outlines some common damages and their corresponding charges. General wear-and-tear kinds of deterioration will not be charged to the user, only damages incurred from negligence or abuse. Damage costs will be discussed with the student/user prior to charging his or her account.  Please report problems with the laptop/netbooks or peripherals to the Circulation/Reserve Desk immediately upon discovery.