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Laptops & Other Equipment

Digital Projector | Other Equipment | Equipment Fines

Before checking out a laptop or related items, all patrons must agree to the following rules and agree to abide by the Library Computer Use Policy. A Laptop Agreement form must be read, signed and dated the first time each semester that a patron checks out a laptop.

  • Valid UW-Whitewater Student ID is required for checkout.
  • Students must not have library fines and fees in excess of $10.00 or recalled materials.
  • Only one laptop may be checked out at one time and may not be renewed.
  • Laptops may not be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
  • Laptops are due 4-hours after checkout or 30 minutes before the library closes. There is no grace period. Students will be charged an overdue fine if a laptop is returned late.
  • 4-hour Mac laptops may only be used in the Library.
  • A limited number of laptops are available for overnight check out. These laptops may not be reserved or renewed and must be returned before 3pm the next day the Library is open.
  • Students must adhere to copyright regulations regarding software and internet usage.
  • Students are responsible for any damage to or loss of laptops, regardless of whether they are used inside or outside the Library.

The Library is not responsible for any damage to user's equipment (CDs, Flash Drive, ZIP Disk, etc.) or loss of data due to malfunctioning library hardware/software.

PLEASE NOTE: Data is automatically deleted when the laptop is turned off.

Digital Projector

A valid UW-Whitewater Student, Faculty, Staff ID is required for checkout. Patrons must have a current Laptop Agreement form on file and may not have outstanding recalled materials or library fines and fees in excess of $10.00.

The projector may be borrowed for up to 4 hours at a time and it is available on a first come first served basis. Set up instructions for the projector are attached to the unit.

Overdue Fines

  • Laptops, digital projector, headphones, calculators, and other peripheral computer equipment are fined $5.00 (each) per hour overdue.
  • There is a Non-Refundable $25.00 processing fee for each item that is added after 4 hours overdue.

Replacement Costs

Laptop Computer $2,000
Carrying Case $75
Power Adapter$65
External Floppy Drive$40
Mouse$25
Cables & other Miscvaries

Other Equipment

  • Headphones and Calculators may be checked out for use in the library from the Circulation Desk.
  • Public telephone is located in the lobby of the Williams Center and outside the Student Athletic Complex, which is near Perkins Stadium and a public fax is available at the University Center Information Desk.
  • CD-R & RW discs, as well as USB drives (1GB) and transparencies for laser printers are available for sale.
  • A limited supply of highlighters, rulers, and scissors are available for public use. You will be asked to leave your ID while using these items.
  • A stapler, hole-punch, and paper cutter are available for public use at the Circulation Desk (near the color printer)
  • ATM is located in Center of the Arts, Drumlin Hall, University Center, Williams Center & first floor lobby of Wells Hall.
  • Flip Cameras are also available for checkout.