Library Laptops

Umpqua Community College Library Laptop Check-out Policy

Checking out a laptop implies agreement with the following:

“I have read and understand the Laptop Check-Out Policy (below). I agree to pay all costs associated with damage to this laptop computer or its replacement costs should it be lost or stolen. I understand that there are significant overdue fines for the late return of this laptop and that the replacement cost for this laptop is $1500 and any associated overdue fines.”

Laptop Check-Out Policy

1. Library laptops are available to currently enrolled UCC students for 3 hour periods for use inside the library only.
2. Only UCC students currently enrolled in CREDIT CLASSES, faculty, and staff are eligible to check out Library Laptops.   Credit students pay student technology fees to make these laptops available.  Students must have their UCC ID card with a current term sticker.
3. If you checkout a laptop, it is assumed you know how to use it responsibly. The library staff and lab aides are not able to provide hardware or software troubleshooting, tutoring, or assistance.
4. Laptops will be available on a first come, first served basis and may not be reserved in advance. Only one laptop at a time may be borrowed by an individual.
5. Laptops may be checked out at the circulation desk from 8 a.m. until one hour before the library closes. Laptops must be returned at least a half hour before closing.
6. Laptop checkouts can be renewed, if there is no other student waiting.  The library does not maintain a waiting list.
7. Save files to your own storage media. Do not save personal files or download software to the laptop hard drive at any time. Files will be deleted and you may lose the privilege of checking out laptops.
8. The student to whom the laptop is checked out is responsible for any associated costs if the laptop is lost, stolen, damaged, or overdue. Do not leave the laptop unattended.
9. Report any problems with the laptop immediately. If available, another will be checked out to you.
10. Laptops are battery powered, unless it is plugged in.  Watch for “battery low” warnings.
11. Comply with all library and college policies regarding use of technology. (http://www.umpqua.edu/library/aup.htm)
12. Don’t be late! Return the laptop before it is overdue.  Always return the laptop to a library staff member and do not leave it unattended.  FINES: $10 overdue fine per hour .  $1500 replacement cost for a lost, damaged-beyond-repair, or stolen laptop. After 24 hours overdue, the laptop will be considered lost.
13. The College is not responsible for any viruses which may be transferred to a user’s personal storage device, nor is it responsible for any lost or corrupted files.

July 2008