Cabrillo College Library Laptop Loan Service
Twenty Gateway M210 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.
Your password is selected randomly from a list of 5 letter words. This account
gives you access to the wireless laptops in the library and to open access in
the 1400 Building.
Service Details
- Use
of these laptops is limited to Cabrillo College coursework and instruction
related activities.
- Only currently registered students with a Cabrillo library card may borrow
a laptop, for 2-hour periods. The Library’s laptops may not be borrowed by
Cabrillo staff, faculty, or 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 every time
they borrow a laptop.
- 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.
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