Laptop Checkout and Use Policies

Laptops can only be checked out by OSU students, faculty, and staff with a valid OSU ID card and a second form of photo identification.

Time Limits & Availability

• Laptops can be checked out from the Circulation Desk until one hour before the library closes.
• Laptops are only for use in The Valley Library and cannot be taken out of the building.
• Check-out is for 3 hours.
• Laptops will be available on a first come, first serve basis. They cannot be reserved ahead of time.
• If you have a large amount of fines on your Library account, you may not be able to checkout a laptop.

Fines & Liability

• Overdue fines are $10/hour. Replacement cost of a lost or stolen laptop will be no less than $2,000 plus the accrued overdue fine(s) and $15 processing charge.
• You may be charged if you tamper with security seals on the laptop.
• Checkout of laptops implies agreement with the following statement:

  "I agree to pay all costs associated with damage to this laptop computer or its associated peripheral equipment or its replacement costs should it be lost or stolen. I understand that the replacement cost for this laptop computer will be no less than $2,000 plus the accrued overdue fine(s) and a $15 processing charge."

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