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Library and Technology Services provides short-term loaner laptops free of charge to students, faculty
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and staff
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Library Laptops (short-term rentals)
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in support of academic and Lehigh-related work. Loaner laptops are available to be borrowed
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- No charge to borrow
- 4-hour borrowing period
- Take it anywhere
- Pre-loaded with Microsoft Office and anti-virus protection software.
- User account has administrative ability to install software (unlike using a public site machine)
Library Laptops (long-term rentals)
Laptops are also available for rent from the Media Center at $5/day, $25/week, payable with Bursar bill, GoldPLUS, departmental account(requires account executive approval), or by check. The fee to borrow a laptop may be waived if you have a computer in repair with our Computer Repair Service (CRS) or if the laptop is used in a class with a projector and returned the same day. Laptop rental is dependent on availability of loaners.
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for up to a week. To keep a loaner beyond a week requires special approval. Loaner laptops come preinstalled with MS Office, LUapps, VPN and Zoom. The majority of loaner laptops available are Windows with a limited number of Mac laptops. Borrowing a Mac laptop is subject to availability and requires a reservation in advance.
Obtaining a loaner
The fastest and easiest way to borrow a laptop is to come the Fairchild-Martindate Library Helpdesk/Circulation desk during the hours of operation.
It would be best to call (610-758-4992) before stopping by to make sure a loaner laptop is available.
If you would like to request a Mac laptop, have a need for multiple computers or would like to reserve a loaner for a future date you can fill out an online request below.
Terms and Conditions
- Borrowers are responsible for loss, theft or repairs due to accidental damage up to the replacement cost of the laptop.
- Laptops are reformatted upon return. Any data on the computer should be copied off prior to returning
- Loaner laptops are to be returned to the Fairchild-Martindale Library unless other arrangements are made