February 21, 2008
Gleeson Lending Laptops!
Posted by Matthew Collins under Access Services, Technology | Tags: Laptops |The Gleeson Library/ Geschke Learning Resource Center is now lending laptops to students. Laptops are available to check out from the Circulation desk. The laptops circulate for a four hour period and are for use inside the library only. There are only ten laptops currently in circulation so students may want to book them in advance for a specific time. If there are no bookings on a laptop, students may renew a laptop for an additional four hours by bringing it to the Circulation desk.
Some other elements to keep in mind when borrowing a laptop:
- Anything you want to keep should be saved to USF files or a thumb drive.
- Fines are $1.00 an hour so make sure you return the laptop on time.
- The replacement cost for loss or damage is $1,600 so do not leave the laptop unattended.
February 21, 2008 at 10:53 am
Matthew, this is great! I am sure students will appreciate the new service and the Library is helping to bridge the digital divide!
February 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Great news! Are these going to be listed in Ignacio (so students can see if they are all checked out/in use)? How would a student “book one in advance” for a specific time?
February 22, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I agree it’s a great idea! Have you thought of providing cable locks?
February 22, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Laptops are listed on Ignacio with the title “Gleeson Laptops”
Students should come to the Circulation desk in person with their ID to “book a laptop for a specific time”
Note: a student may only have one booking on a laptop at any given time.
February 22, 2008 at 2:29 pm
A cable lock and power cord will be provided as part of every laptop check out.
February 26, 2008 at 9:10 pm
That is really cool! Good to know!
-Eva Burkland, Student Worker
March 2, 2008 at 10:31 am
Excellent service!