Loaner Laptops

Library and Technology Services provides short-term loaner laptops free of charge to students, faculty and staff in support of academic and Lehigh-related work.  Loaner laptops are available to be borrowed 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-Martindale 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

Start Here: Short-term laptop request