Laptop Loans
Checkout Policy:
Laptops may be borrowed for Library Use by eligible University of Georgia students, faculty, and staff. Please request laptops from the Reserves desks at the Main or Science Library.
*There are also laptops available for checkout at the Student Learning Center (SLC)
Loan Period:
3 hours, Library Use Only.
Laptops must be returned at the time they are due. Laptops may not be checked out for overnight use.
Renewal Policy:
Laptops can be renewed twice. They must be renewed in person at the appropriate Reserves Desk.
Overdue/Late Fees:
$10.00 per hour will be charged for laptops not renewed or returned on time.
Maximum late fee per item, $50.00. There is no grace period for the accrual of overdue fees.
Damage / Replacement Cost: $2,000
Peripherals (available upon request) :
Mouse
Patron Responsibilities:
DO NOT LEAVE LAPTOPS UNATTENDED.
Patrons are responsible for any loss of equipment, or damage to equipment. Upon return, computers will be checked to ensure all equipment is intact. Laptops must be used in the library only. Patrons must return all peripherals borrowed with laptop.
Wireless Network Locations:
All floors of the Main and Science Library are on the wireless network. However, a UGA MyID account is required to logon to the wireless network. Please be advised that the wireless signal may be weak in some areas of these buildings due to range limitations, or the network may be temporarily down.
Applications Included:
| Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word) |
| Internet Explorer and Firefox |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 |
| Real Player and Windows Media |
| Nero 7 Essentials |
| RefWorks and Endnote |
Saving Your Work:
If you wish to save your work you may do so by saving to your personal read only or read/write compact disc. There is no back-up system on the laptops, so save your work often. Once the power supply has been exhausted, unsaved work will be lost.
Tips for saving your work:
• Save all files first to the Desktop.
• You can save files from the Desktop for use on another computer by:
• Attach the file to an email and send it to yourself.
• Save the file to a CD-R compact disc.
• Save the file to a jump drive.
Printing:
Unavailable at the present time.
Technical Support:
Technical support is available from EITS Help Desk.