Student Laptop Use Policy

Borrower Use and Liability

• Laptops may only be checked out by currently enrolled WKCTC students with a student ID card and valid driver's license. 
• All borrowers must sign a Student Laptop User's Agreement accepting responsibility for repair or replacement of the laptop and cords in the event of loss, theft, or damage. 
• For security purposes, never leave a laptop unattended. 

Loan Period

Laptops are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Checkout is limited to one laptop per person for a 2-hour period for use in the library only.  One renewal is permitted, if no other user is waiting.  Laptops must be returned to the library staff at the Circulation Desk in good condition as defined by WKCTC. End-of-the-day loans must be returned to the Circulation Desk 15 minutes before closing. 

Overdue Charges

•  Overdue charges of $5.00 will be assessed if the laptop is returned late. 
• Any laptop that is 24 hours overdue will be declared lost/stolen; the student's library account will be immediately billed and the PeopleSoft account will be blocked.  If a user returns the laptop in good condition, the replacement cost will be dropped; but the overdue fees will remain.   
• It is the responsibility of the borrower to notify the library of any loss, damage, or defect immediately. 

Security

Personal software cannot be loaded onto the laptop, nor should system settings be changed.  The library is not responsible for any computer viruses that may be transferred to or from user storage devices. 

Saving Files

Laptop borrowers should save files to a USB (flash drive). No user files will be retained on the hard disk. 

Printing

Printing is not available from the laptop. Files can be saved to a USB drive and printed using a computer in one of the labs. 

Policy Enforcement

Any patron in violation of this policy will not be allowed to use a laptop. 

Print WKCTC Matheson Library Student Laptop User's Agreement