Laptop computers are available for in-library use at the Circulation Desk.The laptops represent a significant investment in providing University users with a technology service. Your respect for the equipment and the rights of other patrons will be appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Borrowers

• Laptop computers are available for currently enrolled FIU faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students only.
• You must have a current Panther ID (Library) Card for the checkout process

Loan Guidelines

• Laptops must be used in the Library.
• The loan period is 2 hours. Renewals are possible -- only if at least one other laptop is available for borrowing. Otherwise, you will need to relinquish the laptop for the patron whom has waited their turn to use it, and you will be given a beeper for the next available unit.
• Late charges will be imposed. Overdue fines are set at $30 for the first hour overdue, and $30 per hour thereafter, until billed for replacement. Partial hours count as a full hour overdue.
• Laptop clocks are not accurate and are not to be used to calculate due time.
• A replacement charge of $2,200 will be imposed if the laptop is not returned after 24 hours from time due.
• If damage occurs to any components or accessories, charges will be imposed as appropriate.
• Never leave a laptop unattended -- you are responsible for the laptop until you have returned it and it is checked in. Billing charges will be assessed if the laptop is lost or stolen while checked out to you.

Return Procedures

• Return the laptop to a library staff member at the Circulation Desk. Do not place the laptop in the Return slot.

Connections and Printing

• Each laptop is equipped with a battery that will last approximately 2 to 3 hours, and with a network card for access to the wireless network in public areas of the library building.
• You may print from the laptop to any of the public networked printers in the library. Regular printing charges will apply.

Software Applications

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Netscape Communicator
• Internet Explorer

Accessories

A limited number of accessories are available for checkout. Each accessory is separately checked out. Accessories may only be used with library laptops.

• Power (A/C) Adaptor
• ZIP Drive for 100MB or 250MB ZIP disks (ZIP disks are not available from the Library)
• Optical Mouse