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Using the Library: Laptop & equipment loans
Laptop & equipment loans
A range of audio-visual and technology equipment is available for current students and staff to borrow. You can check below for what and how you can borrow. Except for the laptops, all other equipment can be loaned from the welcome desk on the G/F of the Library and they need to be returned at the desk and not via the returns machine.
Laptop Loans on Coventry Campus
There are 180 laptops available for loan in the Lanchester library; in addition, there are a further 96 laptops which are available for Engineering students across the three engineering buildings and 24 available in the Hub.
You can borrow a laptop from our self-service laptop safes on the G/F or 3/F of the Library. Please sign in using your Coventry University username and password. See this FAQ: How can I borrow a laptop?
Laptop loans are for 6 hours maximum and can be used only in the building you borrow from. It cannot be renewed. Overdue fines on laptops are charged at £1 per hour or part hour.
To return a laptop correctly, it must be connected to the charging lead when placed back in the locker. You should always ensure the lead is firmly attached in order to register the return and clear the laptop loan from your library account.
You can request a return receipt after returning a laptop which will indicate if there is any problem with your return. Once the laptop is returned correctly you will receive an email 'return receipt letter' confirming the return of the laptop.
Please read the terms and conditions below before borrowing a laptop.
- Laptops are loanable to current Coventry University students on production of a valid ID card.
- Laptops are only issued to students of ‘good standing’. This means the borrower must have no blocks on their card and must not owe outstanding library charges .
- Laptops are issued on a first-come, first-served basis; loan periods cannot be extended.
- Laptops will be issued as a pack consisting of laptop, laptop case, charger and charging lead.
- Laptops are for use within the Lanchester Library only. They cannot be removed from the building at any time.
- Late returns will result in fines of £1 per hour (or part thereof).
- Students should store their files on either their networked storage area eg H: or removable storage device, eg. a USB stick. Any files left on the hard disk of a laptop will be deleted when the student logs off.
- Students are responsible for the safety and security of the laptop whilst it is on loan to them. In the event of the borrowed laptop being lost or stolen the borrower may be liable for the full cost of replacement, up to £1,000. £2,000 for laptops loaned from the EEC building.
- Students must report any existing faults with the borrowed laptop to the Library Welcome Desk immediately. If the borrowed laptop is returned damaged, or with any of the pack parts missing, the Library may raise an invoice for the full cost of replacement or repair up to £1,000. £2,000 for laptops loaned from the EEC building.
- The laptops run anti-virus software which is automatically updated. However the Library cannot be responsible for virus infections which spread to a student’s removable storage device. Students are advised to check such devices on reattaching to another computer.
- Students who borrow a laptop should note that the software installed at the time of loan is licensed to the University for University educational purposes only and should not be copied, mis-used or transferred. Additional software may not be loaded onto the laptop and students must use laptops in accordance with the University’s IT Regulations.
Equipment loans
We have other equipment available for our students and staff to borrow and return at the Welcome Desk of the Library, which includes:
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Postgraduate Reading Room Locker key Key is due back 23:59 the following day unless otherwise advised. No renewals allowed (if available, a key for a different locker may be loaned after the first is returned). Overdue fine = £1.00 per hour / part hour late. |
- Lockers are for temporary storage only.
- We may make spot checks on these lockers.
- Coventry University does not accept responsibility of loss of, or damage to, any items left in lockers.
- If you lost the key, please inform the staff at the library welcome desk. It may incur a replacement charge.
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VGA/HDMI lead pack for group study rooms Pack due back at end of your booked study session Overdue fine = £1.00 per hour / part hour late. |
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Light pad with clips/plug box | Multi-connection charger | Portable DVD Player 4 hour loan Overdue fine = £1.00 per hour / part hour late. |
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Digital Voice Recorder 1 week loan Overdue fine = £1.00 per day late |
Coventry University
Frederick Lanchester Building
Gosford Street
Coventry, United Kingdom
CV1 5DD
Telephone:+44 (0) 24 7765 7575
Email: ask-a-librarian.lib@coventry.ac.uk
