Cabrillo College Library Laptop Loan Service

Thirty laptop computers are now available for use in the Cabrillo College library. The laptops have word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint and Web browser software. They are wireless and print to the library network printer behind the Circulation Desk. The laptops can be checked out for two hour loan periods. The laptops provide an opportunity for self-paced instruction (non-credit) in the use of computer software and hardware in an open lab environment.Receipt of an account name and password includes automatic enrollment in CABT 510.
To check out the laptops, a student must have:
  1. A library card
  2. A photo ID
  3. An account name and password issued at the Accounts Computer in either the 1400 building or in the library

To get an account name and password:
Get your account name and password at the Accounts computer near the Circulation desk. You will need your Student ID (Datatel) number to look up your account name and password. New account names and passwords are issued every semester. This account gives you access to the campus wireless network using either the laptops in the library or your own personal laptop, computers at the CTC in Building 1400, and the Watsonville Center computer lab.

Service Details

• Use of these laptops is limited to Cabrillo College coursework and instruction related activities.
• Currently registered students with a Cabrillo library card may borrow a laptop, for 2-hour periods. The Library’s laptops may also be borrowed by Cabrillo staff & faculty. Laptops may not be borrowed by anyone else not currently registered in a Cabrillo College class.
• Each laptop comes with Microsoft Office XP, Internet Explorer, an external mouse, and a power cord. 
• Every laptop can be used to connect to the campus wireless network within the Library.
• Laptop users must have an account name and password, which may be done using a dedicated station in the Library
• Basic instructions for use are included with each laptop, addressing saving files, printing files, using the wireless network to connect to the Internet, and getting an account for use with the wireless network.
• Questions about this service can be directed to Circulation staff in the Library.

 Laptop Use Policies

• Laptop computers must be used inside the Library.
• Laptops are borrowed at the Library’s Circulation Desk.
• The Library’s Reference Librarians are available for basic assistance on use and functionality of the laptop computers.
• Two IDs will be required to borrow a laptop: a Cabrillo library card, and a photo ID.
• Each laptop borrower will be asked to sign a Laptop Loan Agreement Form once a semester.
• Laptop computers may be checked out for 2 hours at a time.
• Reserving laptops is not possible at this time.
• Laptops must not be left unattended at any time.
• Students borrowing a laptop are financially liable for loss or damage to the laptop computer. Replacement costs are $1,500.00.
• Standard Course Reserve overdue fines are applicable on laptops, e.g., $5.00 beginning 1 minute after the item is due, an additional $5.00 after 1 hour overdue, and may be increased for continuing overdue items.
• Any laptop user agrees not to load any additional software, change system configurations, add plug-ins, or attach unauthorized hardware on the laptop.
• All users agree to follow the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Resources, as well as any applicable federal, state, local, and campus laws.

j.bowen 3/9/05/ updated 5/07