Laptop Checkout Guidelines

The University Library offers laptops and carrying cases for 3-day loan periods to all UWSP students. Please review the following important guidelines:

Checkout Policy

Laptops may be checked out by registered UWSP students. Laptops are checked out on a first-come, first-serve basis, and require your student ID card. At this time, there are no reservations or renewals.
Laptops are checked out for 3 days and MUST be returned to the Access Services Desk.
There is a 24-hour wait period between checkouts.

Wireless and Off-Campus Access

Laptops may be used with the campus wireless network or off campus. However, they will not be allowed to connect to the wired campus network; in computer labs nor in residence halls.
Directions for connecting on-campus and off-campus, along with instructions on using e-mail and instant messenger, are located on the desktop of the computer.

Software Guidelines

Students may load software in order to connect to the Internet as needed, and use software that is not provided by UWSP.

Laptop Late Fees

$25 fine per day if laptop is returned after the 3-day loan period.
After five days, the laptop will be marked as lost, at which time the fees listed below will apply.

Replacement and Repair Fees

Service fee for missing parts: $15 plus cost of missing parts.
Repairable chassis damage: $120.
Cracked or broken LCD: $400.
Lost, non-returned, or beyond repair laptop:
- Year One: 100% replacement cost
- Year Two: 100% replacement cost
- Year Three: 75% replacement cost
- Year Four: 50% replacement cost
Costs for repair of damages or replacement of missing parts will be billed to the student's account per a completed IT (Information Technology) work order.

Help

For additional help with laptop guidelines, please contact Denise Heimstead (ext. 4428) or the Access Services Desk (ext. 2540).
For hardware, software or connection problems, please see the Lab Assistant in LRC 110 Computer Lab (ext. 4773) or contact the Help Desk (ext. 4357).