Borrowing White Library: Laptops & Other Tech

CLICK HERE to check the availability of headphones, chargers and adapters.

Available at the library Circulation Desk:

• headphones
• cell phone chargers
• laptop chargers
• various adapters

Other equipment available:

• extension cords
• HDMI cords
• Ethernet cords

Headphone & Charger Borrowing Policies:

• Items must remain in the library.
• Only current SAU students or employees may borrow these items.
• Items can be checked-out at the Circulation Desk by presenting an SAU or photo ID
• The borrower’s ID will be kept at the Circulation Desk until the borrowed item is returned.
• Headphones, phone chargers, laptop chargers and adapters are loaned for a maximum of three hours.
• Fees are assessed on a case-by-case basis for damaged headphones & chargers.

Borrowing Library Laptops

White Library provides laptops for SAU students for use within the library.

SAU faculty & staff may reserve library laptops for use outside of the library with prior approval by Kelly Baker or Kami Moyer.  Laptop reservations should be made at least 2-3 days prior to the date/time the laptop is needed.

Borrower Requirements

• Only current SAU students or employees with no outstanding fines may borrow laptops.
• Laptops must be checked-out in person by the individual using the laptop. A current SAU student or employee ID card is required to check out a laptop. If the borrower is an Online or Distance student with no SAU Photo ID, some other photo ID (such as a Driver’s License) is required.
• A Library Laptop Borrower Agreement must be completed and signed each time a laptop is checked-out and checked-in. The borrower is responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement if damaged or lost.
• The borrower’s ID will be kept at the Circulation Desk while the laptop is checked-out (In-library, 3-hour loans only).
• Upon returning the laptop, the borrower must wait at the Circulation Desk while the laptop is checked in. (Approximately 10 minutes.)

Loan Periods

• Laptops may be checked-out for 1 (one) 3 hour period per day.
• Laptops must be returned 1 hour before the Library closes.

Fines & Fees

• $5.00 overdue fee for laptops returned more than 10 minutes late.
• Minimum $500.00 replacement charge for lost or damaged laptops.

Reservations

• Contact Kelly Baker at the Circulation Desk to reserve a laptop.  Email kelly.baker@arbor.edu or call 517-750-6442.
• Only faculty and staff may reserve a laptop.
• Laptop reservations should be made at least 2-3 days prior to the date/time the laptop is needed.

Vinyl records, the portable record player, and the cassette player can be borrowed for two weeks.  See the library Circulation Desk for more info.