Laptop PC lending

W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Lower Level
(413) 545-2358

UMass Amherst students may check out Laptop PCs and a Projector from Circulation/Reserves on the Lower Level of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library for in-building use.

Borrowing
Equipment Use
Loan Periods
Returns
Fines and Fees
Replacement Costs
Laptop Loan Agreement
Projector Loan Agreement

 Borrowing

• Only UMass Amherst students may check out equipment.
• Valid UCard required. A second picture ID may also be requested.

 Equipment Use

• Equipment for use exclusively in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.
• Wireless access available throughout the whole building.

 Loan Periods

• 4 hours.
• No renewals.
• If other equipment available for checkout, borrowers may check out equipment again immediately.
• No reservations.
• Borrowers are responsible for equipment while it is checked out to them.
• No checkouts when Reserves/Media/Microforms is closed.

  Returns

• Return equipment to Circulation/Reserves Service Desk on the Lower Level of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.
• Equipment checked out within 4 hours of closing is due back 30 minutes before Reserves/Media closes.
• Hand equipment to a staff member at the Reserves/Media/Microforms Desk.
• Do not return equipment in a Library book return.
• Borrowers are liable for loss or damage to equipment, including loss or damage caused by putting it in the Library's book returns.  Borrowers are also liable for late fees and replacement costs for equipment given to a third party to return.

 Fines and Fees

• Late fees are $20.00 per hour or fraction thereof, up to a maximum fine of $480.00.
• Non-refundable $10.00 billing and $15.00 processing fees are added to bills for fines and replacement costs.

 Replacement Costs

• After 24 hours, borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of the equipment.

Last Edited: 14 August 2012