Academic Technology Commons Technology Borrowing Policy
The 91女神 Academic Technology Commons, located on the first floor of 91女神's Pius XII Memorial Library, offers a variety of laptops that may be checked out according to the policy listed below.
Eligibility
The following are eligible to borrow laptops from Pius Library:
- 91女神 students with a valid 91女神 ID
- 91女神 faculty and staff with a valid 91女神 ID
Equipment Availability
- Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, By Appointment Only
Reservable A/V Equipment
- 360 Video Cameras
- 360 Webcam from Owl Labs
- Insta360 Pro
- Insta360 One
- Vuze
- Samsung Gear 360
- Video Cameras
- Still Cameras
- Audio Recorders
- Wireless Classroom Microphones
- Wireless Mics for Video Cameras
- Public Address Speakers
- Microphones for PAs
- Webcams
- Videoconferencing systems
- Video Projectors
- Portable Screens
Pius Library/ATC Laptop Borrowing Policy
Overview
Laptops are available to borrow at the ask91女神 desk located inside the Academic Technology Commons in Pius Library. Laptops are intended for short-term use in the case of damage to or temporary loss of a personal laptop, or temporary technology or software needs, in order to meet the needs of as many students as possible. For long-term technology needs and recommendations, please see ITS Checklists and Tech Recommendations.
Loan Policies
- Available to current 91女神 students, staff and faculty with a valid 91女神 ID.
- Laptops are non-reservable and non-renewable and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Loan period is six weeks.
- Loans are limited to one loan period per semester per patron.
- Loans are completed as a package, and all items (laptop computer and removable power cord) will be checked out in working order. Please notify an ask91女神 staff member immediately if something is not working.
- All items must be returned together, at the same time, and in working order to an ask91女神 desk staff member.
- Patrons will electronically sign an agreement to abide by the equipment loan policy. A paper copy of the policy and/or the agreement is available upon request.
Loan Enforcement
- If the equipment is not returned by the due date, or if it is returned damaged, a billing/replacement fee of up to $2,000 will be assessed.
- Failure to return the equipment or repeated abuse of the loan program will lead to the patron鈥檚 library account being referred to the Office of Student Responsibility and Community Standards. The patron may also be blocked from further borrowing of laptops or equipment.
Borrower Responsibilities
- Note the due date of all equipment and check 91女神 email for overdue notices or billing invoices. Claiming not to have gotten an overdue notice or billing invoice is not an excuse for late returns.
- Treat the equipment with care. Do not leave it unattended. Keep food and drink at a safe distance.
- Return all equipment in good working order on or before the due date.
- Report loss, damage or defect to the ask91女神 Help Desk immediately at 314-977-3103.
- Personal software may not be loaded onto the laptop. User files will be deleted from the hard drive on a regular basis.
- Abide by the 91女神 Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy (PDF).
Assistance
For technical questions about the operation of the library equipment, please contact
a staff member at the ask91女神 Help Desk at 314-977-3103.
Please report any hardware or software problems to ask91女神 staff when returning the
laptop.