Who is eligible to borrow a laptop?
- Laptops may be borrowed by Athens State University students and employees who have a current Athens State University ID card.
- Eligible patrons may borrow one laptop at a time.
- Individuals with Library Holds on their accounts are ineligible to use this service.
Can I reserve a laptop ahead of time?
- Laptops are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Laptops can be reserved online ahead of pickup. Laptops should be picked up within 24 hours of reserving online.
Can I take a borrowed laptop outside of Kares Library?
How long can I keep the laptop?
May I install software on a borrowed laptop?
What happens if I don’t return a borrowed laptop on time?
- Laptops not returned on time without an explanation will be considered lost or stolen. The Security Office will be notified and an investigation may be initiated.
What happens if I damage a borrowed laptop?
- Please return the laptop with an explanation of the damage.
Who do I ask if I’m experiencing technical problems with a borrowed laptop?
- Contact the university’s Help Desk at helpdesk@athens.edu or 256-216-6698.
- If the Help Desk is unable to resolve the problem, return the laptop to the Information Desk for a replacement.
Disclaimer
Athens State University is not responsible for damage to removable drives (e.g., CDs, flash drives, or mobile devices) or for loss of data.
