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Library Laptop Computers

Laptop Availability

  • The library offers approximately 270 laptops for APSU students.
    • Short-term laptops can be checked out for four hours, and can only be used within the library.
    • Long-term laptops are available for an entire semester.
  • Each laptop includes a power adapter.

Check-Out Location

  • Both short-term and long-term laptops are available at the Circulation Desk in the Woodward Library.

Software and Usage

  • Laptops support Wi-Fi networks and come with Windows 11 and Office 2019 Professional.
  • For short-term laptops, bring a thumb drive to save your work, as files cannot be saved on the laptop's hard drive.

Responsibility Form:

  • Each student must fill out a Laptop Responsibility Form once per academic year, which will be kept on file in the library.

Borrowing Process

  • In order to check out any library laptop, you must:
    • Present your APSU student ID at the Circulation Desk.
    • Clear any library fines and resolve overdue books, recalls, or lost charges.
    • Sign the responsibility form (one time per academic year).

Overdue Fines

  • Short-term laptops accrue fines if kept overdue.
  • After 24 hours, a replacement cost will be charged if not returned.
  • The cost is waived when laptops are returned.

Usage Limits

  • Short-term laptops may only be used in the Woodward Library and cannot be taken outside.
  • Return short-term laptops 15 minutes before the Circulation Desk closes.

Laptop Circulation Policy

  • Laptops are available at the Circulation Desk.
  • Only currently enrolled APSU students may check out laptops.
  • Each student can only check out one laptop of any kind.
  • Short-term laptops are due in four hours; one renewal is allowed.
  • Long-term laptops are due one day before the semester commencement; no renewal is allowed.

Reservation

  • Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.

Returns

  • Return laptops to the Circulation Desk in person. For long-term laptops, include the bag and power cord with the laptop when returning them.
  • Remove any flash drives used with the laptop before returning.

Overdues

  • Overdue short-term laptops will be assessed a fee of $1.00 per hour.
  • After 24 hours overdue, a charge for replacement will be applied.
  • Lost, stolen, or damaged laptops may result in costs for replacement or repair.

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
  • 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.

Remember that your student technology fee covers this service. Please handle the laptops with care and avoid leaving them unattended.