Using Library Resources & Services

The James C. Kirkpatrick Library provides a laptop loan service to currently enrolled students at the University of Central Missouri. This service is partially funded by student technology fees.

• Only currently enrolled student may borrow laptops from Harmon Computer Commons.
• Laptops are loaned on a first-come, first-serve basis for a period of 7 consecutive days.
• Please allow at least 10 - 15 minutes to complete the check-out process.
• Each student may check out only one computer at a time.
• Laptops will not be loaned between semesters due to maintenance and inventory requirements.

Approved by LSC Aug. 4, 2016

• The due date for a laptop (including peripherals & accessories) is based on the time it was originally checked out. For example, if the laptop was checked out on Monday at 1:00 PM, it will be due next Monday at 1:00 PM.
• Please remain until the check-in transaction is completed.
• Equipment, including all peripherals and accessories, must be returned with the laptop.
• You must wait 24-hours before you can check-out another laptop.

Approved by LSC, Aug. 29, 2016

• A late fee of $2 per hour wil be charged if you do not return the laptop, with peripherals and accessories, on time. The maximum late fee is $600.
• Replacement costs of lost or damaged laptop accessories are available at the Replace Cost Charges page.
• The billing charge for an unreturned laptop is up to $1,000 depending upon the laptop model.
• Lost or damaged peripheral devices will be charged at the following rates:
  • Mouse: $25
  • Power cord: $60
  • Ethernet cable: $10
  • Phone cable: $5

Approved by JCKL Council, Jan. 14, 2019

• The Library limits technical support to ensuring the prepared system on the laptop is operational.
• Students take full responsibility for the compatibility of any software they may load on a Library laptop.
• Files saved or software downloaded to a laptop are deleted upon return.

Approved by LSC, Aug. 4, 2016