The library has 16 laptops that can be checked out to current students for in library use. They can be borrowed for a period of two hours. Patrons are asked to carefully read the policy and procedures sheet that accompany the laptops.
Use of Library Laptops Checked out from Circulation
- Laptops must remain in the library and may not be left unattended.
- No food or drink should be anywhere near the laptop while in your care.
- All laptops have batteries and an AC adapter to plug into a wall outlet.
- When finished, please power down by using the Start button; select Shut Down and click on OK.
- Each laptop should be accompanied by the power adaptor and electrical cord. DVD Drives are available upon request. All of this equipment must stay with the laptop.
- Circulating Laptops have Microsoft XP Professional operating
system. The software loaded is MS Office 2003, WordPerfect 12, Adobe Acrobat 7 and Symantic Anti-virus.
- No other software should be installed or downloaded to this equipment.
- Laptops provide access to all internet and web-based resources, and printing is allowed to any library printer.
- All work must be saved on a floppy disk or usb drive.
- Problems with access or software should be reported promptly to the circulation desk assistant or reference librarian on duty.
- Laptops are due back one half hour before the library closes.