Circulation Policies >> Laptop Policies
Laptop computers are available to currently enrolled UNL students for checkout at the Love Library, Engineering Library, and C.Y. Thompson Library Circulation Desks.
In addition to complying with the Computer Use Policies all users are required to comply with the additional policies:
- This laptop is to be used inside the lending library only. You may not take this machine outside of the library. Loan period is 4 hours; laptop can be renewed if no one is waiting for one to be returned.
- You must return the laptop to the Circulation Desk of the lending Library, 15 minutes prior to closing of the library. If the laptop is not returned on time, you will be charged a late fee of $5 for each hour (or portion of an hour) that the library is open and the laptop is late. The total charge will not exceed the replacement cost of the machine ($1800.00).
- You must save your work to a USB or external hard drive (provided by you.) When you return the computer, any files that you have saved will be deleted.
- While this laptop is in your possession, you are responsible for it at all times. You may not lend it to anyone else. DO NOT LEAVE THE LAPTOP UNATTENDED. If the laptop is not returned, you will be charged the replacement cost of the laptop ($1800.00) and law enforcement authorities will be contacted.
- If the laptop is damaged while in your possession, you will be responsible for the cost of repairs not to exceed the replacement cost of the machine ($1800.00).
- You will be expected to present your UNL ID so that current UNL status can be verified. The laptop will be checked out on your library record.
- You may not copy any software from the laptop and you may not deliberately attempt to make modifications to the machine including to the software, hardware and system settings.
- Circulation Desk staff cannot provide hardware or software assistance.