University Libraries

Summary

This policy describes a patrons’ borrowing privileges, loan periods, and fine rates for laptops and equipment.

Definitions

1. Library Patron: An individual who is eligible to use the UNT Libraries.
2. Equipment: Any devices owned by UNT Libraries available to library patrons, including but not limited to calculators, headphones, phone chargers, and cameras. These materials have a shorter loan period than regular circulating materials.
3. Loan Period: The time period that an item can be checked out to a library patron.
4. Library Use Only: An item status indicating that it must be used in the library building.

General Borrowing Guidelines

• All laptops and equipment are available first come, first served and may not be placed on hold.
• Booking may be available for some equipment such as cameras.
• Items must be returned to the service desk where they were originally checked out.
• Laptops and equipment must not be returned to a book drop.
• Library patrons are responsible for returning items in the same condition they check them out and may be charged a damage or replacement fee.
• Some equipment items are designated as library use only.

Library laptops are only available to currently enrolled UNT students. Providing a UNT ID card is required for borrowing laptops and some other equipment if it is considered a tracked asset by the State or University.

Laptops And Laptop Chargers

UNT Students - Standard

UNT Students - Extended

UNT Students - Long Term

Specific Equipment Borrowing Policies

Specific equipment borrowing policies are available at following library webpages:

• The Spark Equipment
• Willis Library Service Desk Equipment
• Music Library Soundbox and Equipment
• Media Library Equipment
• Kids Activities Kits

Dates

• Created: 03/25/24
• Reviewed: 07/08/24

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