Laptop Computer Loans

Laptops for Loan at the Technology Help Desk

We provide laptop computers for loan within the library to the WPI community for in library use. This includes faculty, staff and students. The computers are configured to connect to the campus network through wireless technology. (WPI faculty, staff, and students also can use their own laptops in the library to connect to the network or the public printer.)

WPI's IT Division reserves the right to audit and monitor any system, service, and data traffic within the WPI network to enforce the Acceptable Use Policy and to prevent intrusion and instability.

Laptops have standard WPI software already installed. Integrated web cameras may be used to record yourself or project teams when you practice presentations or they may be used for web conferencing. WPI supports Wimba for web conferencing. Alternately you may install the free Skype software to make free calls or video conference over the internet on the laptop however they are reimaged periodically and this is not part of the official laptop image. For tips on digital video recording using the laptops, see Recording Live Presentations using WPI Laptops.

Location	Laptops can be used within the Library ONLY
Eligibility	Current students, faculty and staff of WPI ONLY
Borrowing Procedures	Check out for use within the library at the Technology Help Desk.
Loan Duration	Three hour period on a first come, first served basis.
Renewals	One renewal is allowed, dependent upon laptop availability.
Overdue Fines	25 cents per minute or $15.00 per hour
Charges	Replacement cost of the computer plus a processing fee ($1,300.00) or cost of repair.
Help	See these Instructions

Laptop Borrower Responsibilities

Laptop borrowers must:
- Provide a valid WPI ID.
Laptop borrowers are responsible for:
- Full replacement cost if the laptop computer or any peripherals charged out to them is lost, or
- Full repair cost charged to the Help Desk's selected repair service if the computer or any peripherals are damaged.
Laptop borrowers should never leave the laptop computer unattended while it is checked out to them!
The Help Desk assumes no responsibility for files stored on the hard disk or the recovery of files accidentally left in the hard disk after the computer has been returned.
Laptop computers MUST be used within the Gordon Library.
If a computer is not returned, it will be considered theft of WPI property and appropriate action will be taken.
One laptop will be checked out per person.
Helpdesk is not responsible for any computer viruses that may be transferred to, or from, a user's USB, CD, or other medium.
Personal software may not be loaded into the laptop. Laptops are periodically reimaged.

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Last modified: Sep 14, 2010, 16:54 EDT