How do I borrow technology from UF?

Information Technology Services has a program called the Loaner Laptop Pool. This consists of Apple and Dell laptops which are available for students to borrow. This service is located at the Periodicals Desk in the lower level of Shafer Library and is available to all UF and Winebrenner Theological Seminary (WTS) students.

Certain rules and regulations apply when borrowing a laptop from The University of Findlay. For more information about our Loaner Laptop Pool please contact the ITS Administrative office at ext. 6770 or ext. 4848. 

Rules and Regulations:

1. Students must follow the borrowing policies of Shafer Library and Information Technology Services.

2. Only registered UF/WTS students may borrow laptops from the student loaner pool. Students must have a valid University of Findlay ID card with a Shafer Library barcode.

3. Laptops can only be picked up and returned to the Periodicals Desk in the basement of Shafer Library.

4. Laptops are inventoried at check out and check-in to verify all equipment.

5. Laptops will be loaned for maximum of three hours. After that time, the laptop must be returned to the Periodicals Desk in Shafer Library and can be checked out again if availability exists.

6. Fines are assessed if the equipment is returned late, the equipment is damaged, or any of the accessories are missing.

7. Free wireless communication is available only on campus. At this time it is not available in most dorm rooms.

FAQ's:

Who can borrow equipment?
Equipment can be borrowed by students currently enrolled in classes. 

What kind of equipment is available?
Apple IBook and Dell Inspiron laptop computers are available. 

What software and hardware is included with the laptops?
All laptops are complete with wireless network and modem capabilities. Windows XP is on the Dell computers and the Apple laptops have OSX. Software on the laptops includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Instant Messenger. 

How long can I borrow the equipment?
Equipment can be borrowed for a maximum of three hours, it must then be returned to the Periodicals Desk in the lower level of Shafer Library. 

How do I reserve equipment?
Reservations may be made through the library catalog. Searching for Inspiron or IBook will allow you to see if a laptop is available. In addition, you may also reserve the equipment in person by visiting the Periodicals Desk in the lower level of Shafer Library.

What do I need when I come to pick up the equipment?
When picking up the equipment, you will be asked to present your UF ID card so that your request can be processed. Equipment must be picked up and returned by the person who is borrowing the laptop. Your UF ID card must have a Shafer Library barcode on the back. A barcode can be obtained from either the Circulation Desk or the Periodicals Desk in the library.

What happens if I return the equipment late?
In order to protect the request and reservations of others, individuals who have more than one late return will lose equipment-borrowing privileges.  There is a $5 late fee. 

What fees are associated with borrowing equipment?
Currently, there are no fees for borrowing the laptops. There are, however, fines charged for late return of the equipment, damage of the equipment, missing accessories and for failure to return the equipment.

*Borrowers are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement of equipment damaged or lost during the time the equipment is checked out to them.