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Laptop Lending Policies

Laptop computers are available at the circulation/reserves desk for loan to registered students, faculty, and staff. Five laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved ahead of time. Laptops may be used at any location within the Penn State Harrisburg Library except the Morrison Gallery and the CyberCafé. Laptops are not permitted to leave the library premises for any reason.

  • Students, faculty, and staff must present a valid Penn State photo ID card to borrow laptop computers. Borrowers must be in good standing with the University Libraries, with a current address on file and no overdue fees for outstanding library materials.
  • Laptops must be returned to a staff member at the circulation/reserves desk 30 minutes before the library closes on the same day on which the computer was borrowed.
  • The Penn State Harrisburg Library is not responsible for any files left on any laptop or for loss or damage to a user's files during the loan period. Any files saved to the laptop are automatically removed when the laptop is shut down or restarted and cannot be recovered.
  • When a laptop is returned to the circulation/reserves desk, it will immediately be discharged and prepared for use by the next borrower. The library will not "hold" a signed-out laptop while a borrower leaves the library.
  • Laptops not returned to the circulation/reserves desk before the library closes will be subject to overdue fees of $1.00/hour for each hour overdue, including overnight. Laptops not returned within 24 hours will be presumed lost and replacement fees of $2,500, in addition to overdue fees, may be assessed.
  • Laptop borrowers assume full responsibility for damage, loss, or theft. If damage occurs to the laptop or any of its components or accessories, charges for repair or replacement will be imposed.

You are responsible for any laptop borrowed on your card. Do not leave a laptop unattended at any time. Report any hardware or software problems to the circulation/reserves desk as soon as possible.