Library Laptops
The Woodward Library offers approximately 270 Dell Lattitude laptop computers with power adapters and bags for check out to currently enrolled Austin Peay State University (APSU) students. The laptops support Wi-Fi networks and come with Windows 11 and Office 2019 Professional.
Policy
The Library complies with Austin Peay State University Policy Number 4:029 regarding the acceptable use of information technology resources, and all electronic activity on the Library computers must be in accordance with the standards set forth by the University. Failure to abide by these standards may result in the loss of privileges.
Borrowers are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. Library laptops are subject to overdue fines and/or replacement fees if not returned, per the Replacement Fee for Lost or Damaged Library Materials Policy. The cost is waived when the laptop is returned undamaged.
Guidelines
Library laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Laptops are available for both short-term and long-term use.
- Short-term laptops:
- may be used only in the Library;
- have a four-hour loan period;
- may be renewed one time;
- may accrue fines if overdue.
- Long-term laptops:
- may be checked out for the entire semester;
- are due one day before the end-of-semester commencement;
- may not be renewed;
- may accrue fines if overdue.
Student Technology Access Fees (TAF) cover the services. Please handle the laptops with care and avoid leaving them unattended.
Procedures
Laptop Checkouts
To check out a Library laptop, currently enrolled APSU students must:
- present a current, valid APSU student ID at the Access Services Desk (one ID = one laptop).
- clear any Library fines and resolve any overdue books, recalls, or lost materials charges.
Laptop Returns
To return a Library laptop:
- go to the Library's Access Services Desk in person at least 15 minutes before the Library closes and speak to a staff member.
- remove any flash drives used with the laptop.
- include the power cord and bag, if applicable.
FAQs
Q: What does a laptop come with?
A: All long-term laptops come with a power cord and bag.
Q: What software is available on the laptops?
A: The following standard software applications are available on all short-term and long-term laptops:
- Adobe Reader
- Internet browsers
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Office 2019 Professional
- Access
- Excel
- OneNote
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Publisher
- Word
- VLC Media Player
Q: Can I renew or extend use of my laptop?
A: Short-term laptops can be renewed one time. Any short-term laptops renewed less than four hours before closing will be due before the Library closes. Long-term laptops cannot be renewed, and must be returned to be serviced and updated before the next term.
Contact
Updated March 2025