Laptop Loans
The Library offers two types of laptop loans.
- Library Use laptops – for use inside the library only
- Campus Use laptops – for use on Belfield campus only
How to borrow a laptop
- Scan your UCard at the kiosk
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Take the laptop from the locker
- Return and plug it in
Library Use laptops
- Borrow from kiosks in the James Joyce Library and Health Sciences Library
- For use inside the library only – laptops cannot be taken outside
- Borrow for up to 4 hours
- Return to the kiosk before the Library closes and plug it in
Terms of Use:
- You are responsible for the laptop at all times
- Do not leave it unattended or give it to anyone else
- The laptop must stay inside the library
- Do not save files on the laptop – all files will be deleted when it is shut down
- Save your work to Google Drive or another online service
- If the laptop is lost, stolen or damaged, you may have to pay a fine or the replacement cost
Campus Use laptops
- Borrow from the grey laptop kiosk (lockers ZA–ZD), near the entrance gates to the James Joyce Library
- For use on Belfield campus only – laptops cannot be taken off campus
- Borrow for up to 4 hours
- Return to the kiosk before the Library closes and plug it in
Terms of Use:
- You are responsible for the laptop at all times
- Do not leave it unattended or give it to anyone else
- The laptop must stay on Belfield campus
- Do not save files on the laptop – all files will be deleted when it is shut down
- Save your work to Google Drive or another online service
- If the laptop is lost, stolen or damaged, you may have to pay a fine or the replacement cost
Using a laptop
- Do not save files on the laptop – all files will be deleted when it is shut down
- Save your work early and often to Google Drive or another online service
- Log out of all websites and applications before you return the laptop
- Shut down the laptop when you are finished
- Plug the laptop back in when returning it to the locker. If it is not plugged in correctly, it will stay on your account and may lead to charges
If you cannot borrow
The kiosk may not let you borrow if:
- You have overdue items
- You have fines on your account
If this happens, please go to the nearest Library Information Desk and staff will help you.
- Last Updated: Sep 25, 2025 3:31 PM
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