Laptop Policy: Laptop Checkout

Laptops for student Check-out

Each campus library has a set of Dell Latitudes and Chromebooks for our PNW students to borrow. Laptops/Chromebooks can be checked out at the Public Service Desk. They are on a first come first serve basis and we do not allow holds. Students can request to be placed on a waiting list once all laptops have been loaned. 

Returning a laptop

• Please return laptops to the PNW library
• One renewal is allowed provided the laptop is not due for software upgrades/ re-imagining.
  • Must renew in person with a laptop. 

What to Expect when Borrowing: 

• Library issue Dell Laptops and Dell Chromebooks are loaned to currently enrolled Purdue University Northwest students with no library blocks

• Laptops will include a power adapter with a cord. 

• Only current PNW students with no library blocks can borrow a laptop. 

• Loans are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• The loan period is for one semester regardless of when it’s checked out during the semester. 

• Only one laptop can be checked out per student. 

• Please do not take this equipment out of the country

• Students can request to be placed on a waiting list once all laptops have been loaned. 

• One renewal is allowed provided the laptop is not due for software upgrades/ re-imagining. Must renew in person with laptop. 

• Students are responsible for any/all equipment that is missing, damaged, lost or stolen. 

• Students who do not return the laptop will be billed up to $1000 for the replacement fee 14 days after the due date, $100 of the replacement fee is nonrefundable
• Laptop not returned 30 days after the due date will result in no refund. The laptop could result in being locked down

• Students will not be allowed to check out another laptop until payment has been received for replacement or damaged fees. 

• By checking out the laptop you agree to the laptop loan regulations (a copy is also available by scanning QR code on laptop). 

Things to Remember While Using: 

• We strongly advise you not to leave the laptop unattended. 

• If stolen or lost, you will be responsible for laptop’s replacement cost. 

• Do not attempt to repair the laptop yourself. Report any problems immediately to the library. 

• If damaged, you will be responsible for any fees. 

• Remember to save documents to the cloud as this is a loaner laptop. 

• Printing is available through wireless printing from PaperCut. 

Where Should I Return: 

• Laptop must be returned to the PNW Library Public Services Desk.  

• Do not place in book return. Hand laptop to library staff to be checked in. 

• Laptop and power adapter with cord must be returned at the same time. 

• If the laptop is not returned on its due date, replacement fees will be assessed.