3 Hour Laptop Loan Service
This scheme enables students to borrow laptops for use within the Social Learning Zone (SLZ) and the Library. You can move around within the Library and Social Learning Zone with your laptop, for example; you can create resources in one area, and then move to the SLZ or group study room for discussions.
Laptop loans are subject to Rules and Regulations in addition to the Regulations for use of Computer Facilities|. You will be issued with these when you are issued with a laptop.
Issues
Laptops are issued from the Library Information Desk. Please note that Conditions of Use apply and that you will need your Student ID card in order to be able to borrow a laptop.
Laptop loans will stop 30 minutes before the Library closes.
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Loan Period
The standard loan period is 3 hours. Please note that laptops must be returned to the Information Desk 15 minutes before the Library closes. This may mean that your loan period is less than 3 hours.
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Software
The laptops have the following software:
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MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, InfoPath, Publisher and Visio)
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Internet Explorer
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Adobe Reader 8
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SPSS
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Network Access
You will be able to use the University's CampusRoam wireless network in order to access your M: drive and a printer.
When you turn on the laptop the wireless connection wizard will prommpt you for your University username and password. This will connect your M: drive, printers and the internet.
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Saving Your Work
Please save your work regularly to your M: drive or USB pen drive. Please do NOT save work to My Documents on the laptop. Any files saved here will be removed when the laptop is switched off.
You can also save files to CD or DVD using the Toshiba Disc Creator software. Please note that if the laptop shuts down due to low battery level then we cannot be held responsible for any data loss.
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Printing
When you turn on the laptop the wireless connection wizard connects you to the Library printers. Normal printing charges will apply. You can top up your print quota at the Library Information Desk or at the self-service quota machine in the Library.
Returns
Once you have finished with the laptop, or at the end of your 3 hour loan period, please save your work to your M: drive or USB pen drive and shut down the laptop. Please return it to the Library Information Desk.
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Fines
If you return the laptop after the end of your 3 hour loan period then there will be a fine of £5 per hour or part of an hour.
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Renewals
Due to the limited number of laptops available for loan it may not be possible to renew your loan on the laptop. On-line renewals are not possible. If you wish to renew your loan on the laptop please take it to the Library Information Desk.
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Faulty Laptops
If, whilst using the laptop, you experience a hardware or software problem then please return it to the Library Information Desk where it will be checked. If necessary you will be issued with another laptop for the remainder of your 3 hour loan period.
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Looking after the laptop
You are responsible for the safety and security of the laptop whilst it is on loan to you. Do not leave the laptop unattended or unsecured. You will be charged for any loss or damage. A Kensington lock can be provided with the laptop so you can secure it to a desk.
Please report any damage or loss to the Library Information Desk as soon as possible.
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Laptop Batteries
The laptops are supplied with fully charged batteries, so you can sit anywhere in the Library or Social Learning Zone without needing to be near a power socket. Depending on how you use the laptop, we can not guarantee that the battery will last for 3 hours; so please check your battery level frequently.
You will receive a warning when there is 10% of your battery life left. If your battery level becomes low, please save your work immediately to your M: drive or USB pen drive and bring the laptop to the Information Desk where we will swap the battery for a fully charged one.
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Tell Us What You Think
As this is a new service we welcome your comments or suggestions. You can complete a Tell Us What You Think| form online or within the Library.
If you have any further queries, please contact the Information Desk on 01204 903563/4
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