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Technology Equipment Loan Program and Use Policy

Technology Use Policy

Eligible borrowers:

Only students, faculty and staff currently affiliated with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and with a valid UW-L ID, may borrow available technology equipment.

Borrower’s Responsibilities:

The borrower is responsible for the proper use and safe return of the library’s technology equipment. Never leave the equipment unattended--you are responsible for the equipment until you have returned it to a Reserve Desk employee and it is checked in. Billing charges will be assessed to you if any equipment is lost or stolen while it is checked out to you.

Fines and fees:

Late fees of $10 per hour are assessed for overdue equipment, with a maximum fee of $50. A fee of $5 or above will place a block on the patron’s borrowing privileges.

Fees for damaged equipment will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Library Systems and Technology personnel will establish the cost of repair that will be passed on to the responsible patron.

A replacement cost of up to $2,000, plus a processing fee of $15, will be charged to any patron who fails to return any technology equipment.

Circulation of laptops and iPads:

Laptop computers and iPads are available for checkout to UW-La Crosse students, faculty and staff at the Reserve Desk. Laptops and iPads can be borrowed for a 2-hour loan period with one renewal. Laptops and iPads do not leave the library.
Laptops and iPads are charged from the Reserve Desk and may be used within the Murphy Library ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE TAKEN BEYOND THE EXIT GATE.

Eligible patrons must present a valid UW-L ID card at the Reserve Desk as well as sign an agreement about the borrower’s responsibilities and potential liabilities before the laptop or iPad is charged out. User agreements will be kept in an electronic file for the duration of the borrower’s time on campus.

Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis…no reservations. Only one (1) laptop or iPad may be borrowed per person. Loan duration is limited to two (2) hours maximum. One renewal is allowed based on availability. Laptops and iPads must be returned no later than 30 minutes before closing regardless of time charged out.

Patron is responsible for the safe return of the laptop or iPad to the Reserve Desk. They must be given to a Reserve Desk employee--never leave a laptop or iPad unattended on the desk counter when returning it. The personnel on duty will check to see that the laptop or iPad is returned intact. It is highly recommended that patrons wait while the laptop or iPad is examined and discharged and they should plan for this delay.

iPads

Any applications or personal data that have been downloaded onto the iPad will be erased when the iPad is returned.

The iPads come preconfigured with all the normal applications as well as a few library- and research-related apps. They also include a prominent link to a three-question survey, intended to help librarians determine best usage policies and which applications students would find most useful.

Laptops

All files must be saved to a flash drive or your online file storage (U-drive). Any files that are saved to the laptop will be lost when the computer is shut down. Printing from the laptops is now available.

These laptops are equipped with the following applications:

  • MS Office (the toolbar is in the upper right)
  • Internet Explorer (there is an icon on the desktop)
  • Mozilla Firefox (there is an icon on the desktop)
  • Easy CD Creator (there is an icon is on the desktop)
  • Log On (To log on to your student U Drive account; an icon is on the desktop)
  • Additional Laptop Tutorials (Available from the Start/Help & Support or Start/Programs/Compaq Laptop PC Tour & Get Going With the Laptop PC)

Technology Equipment Responsibility Lending Agreement

Technology Equipment (i.e. Laptops, iPads, and other) may be checked out at the Circulation service desk to any current UW-La Crosse student/staff with a valid UW-L ID.

By signing below, I agree to the following when I check out Equipment:

  • I understand that I am checking this Equipment out for TWO HOURS and that I can request to renew for an additional two hours as long as the demand allows it.
  • I agree not to leave Murphy Library at any time with the Technology Equipment.
  • Only one piece of Equipment may be borrowed at a time.
  • Equipment may not be reserved in advance.
  • I will not place Equipment in the book drop or leave at unstaffed desk counter.
  • I will return Equipment at or before the time it is due or ½ hour before closing
  • I agree to go to the Reserve Desk immediately if the Equipment is damaged, lost, stolen or malfunctioning.
  • I am completely responsible for the Equipment I have borrowed, therefore, I will Never
  • Leave Unattended. (using the restroom, talking with friends, etc.)
  • I will not tamper with the hardware or software, or attempt to load or copy software. I will not remove component parts from the Equipment.
  • I will be held responsible for any damage - including 'cosmetic damage' - done to the Equipment by food or drink while I am using.
  • Library Equipment is for research purposes, and I will abide by the University Responsible Use of Computing and Communications Resources and the Library’s Electronic Information Access Policy.
  • I agree that the library is not responsible for lost or damaged work. Any files saved to the hard drive will automatically be deleted when the computer is shut down or rebooted. I will save files to a flash drive or my online storage (U-drive).
  • I assume full financial liability for Equipment and any accessories while they are in my possession.

    • If I am late in returning the Equipment, I will be subjected to the following fines: $10.00 per hour or approximately ¢.16/min will be charged if kept past the two hour limit (maximum overdue charge is $50.00)
    •  If I do not return the Equipment within 24 hours following the due date and time, I will be billed for the cost of replacing the Equipment, up to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
    • I agree that the library and University may use appropriate means to collect the amount owed for fines, damage, or loss.
    • I acknowledge that fines result in loss of Murphy Library, Universal Borrowing, and ILLiad borrowing privileges.

    • ********** BORROWER RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT *************

    PLEASE READ THE ABOVE BEFORE SIGNING! By my signature below, I certify that I have read, understood, and accept all of the terms and conditions of above agreement.

    Name (printed) _____________________________

    Signature __________________________________

    University ID Number ________________________

    Date _______________

    04/11