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Conant Library, in cooperation with the Nichols College Information Technology Department, is able to make laptop computers available for use by current Nichols College students, faculty, and staff.

Laptops can be checked out at the Circulation desk upon presentation of a valid ID and signing of the User Agreement.  Please see or contact Sandra Lobo (sandra.lobo@nichols.edu) [ext. 2234].

Each laptop comes with an AC adapter, Ethernet cable, a removable CD-ROM drive, a removable rechargeable battery pack, a removable PCMCIA network card, and case. The laptops have limited programs available for use, i.e. Microsoft Office, as well as Internet connectivity.

Guidelines for Borrowing and Use of Laptops

  • Borrowers must have a current Nichols College/ photo ID in their possession and be in our computer database.
  • Borrowers are required to sign the Laptop User Agreement and initial the Laptop Inventory List during check out.
  • The user is financially responsible for loss or damage of the computer and its components and accessories up to the full replacement cost plus a $10.00 non-refundable processing fee.
  • Limit of one laptop per student.
  • Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Laptops may not be reserved in advance.
  • The condition of each computer will be verified at check out and check in.
  • The Library will stop checking out and checking in laptops 30 minutes prior to closing.
  • Laptops should not be left unattended at any time.
  • All components must be returned together. The borrower is responsible for any and all replacement or late fees.
  • Because laptop clocks could have been changed by other borrowers or may be unreliable for other reasons, the laptop clock should not be used to calculate the time the laptop is due.
  • All files should be saved to a disk before laptop is returned. Hard drives will be wiped clean of any files upon return.
  • The Library and the College are not responsible for any lost files or information.
  • For network, hardware, software or application problems, borrowers should contact the campus Information Technology Service Desk, 2206, during regular business hours.


 Loans:

  • Laptop loans will be available for check out from the Circulation Desk for up to 3 hours. Loaned laptops may be renewed 1 time for an additional 1 hour period. Renewal requests must be made in person. If a user expects or needs to use a laptop for more than 4 hours they should consider a rental.
  • Users must surrender their college ID for duration of the loan.
  • Laptops are to be returned to the Circulation Desk where a preliminary inventory will be done and a Proof-of-Return Receipt is issued.
  • Late charges will be imposed; see chart below. 

 

Extended Loans:

  • Laptops may be borrowed for an extended period of time, up to one week.
  • Laptops are to be returned to the Circulation Desk where a preliminary inventory will be done and a Proof-of-Return Receipt is issued.
  • Overdue charges will be imposed on laptops that are returned late; see chart below. 
     

Laptop Overdue, Replacement and Damage Fee Schedule:

  • Overdue fees are assessed at $5 an hour or any portion of an hour, up to a maximum of $120.
  • Laptops not returned within 24 hours of the due date/time are considered stolen or lost and the borrower will be charged for full replacement according to the fee schedule below.
  • If any components are returned damaged or missing, the borrower will be assessed a replacement fee according to the chart below, plus a $10 non-refundable processing fee for each missing component.   
    • Lenovo Laptop (Cost $750)
    • Battery (Cost $150)
    • AC Adaptor (Cost $110)
    • Case (Cost $35)
    • Ethernet cable (Cost $10)

The Registrar's Office may withhold diplomas and transcripts until all outstanding library charges are paid.


Support:

Library staff will not provide any technical support for users. Please inform a desk worker of any problems with the laptop so the issue can be resolved before the next patron checks it out.



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