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: Loaner Laptop Request Form

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