Loanable Technology

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How To Book Main Library Loanable Tech

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For policies and procedures, keep scrolling!

2-Hour Loans: Orange Room Loanable Tech

We’re partnered with The Orange Room on the first floor to provide all your short-term technology needs while you’re in the Main Library. The collection includes device chargers, headphones, adapters, and more! Located at the service desk in Rm 100.

Loanable Technology Policies and Procedures

Loanable Technology Checkout Procedure

  • Technology is available for loans of up to 10 days, depending on availability. We recommend booking equipment in advance on your own device, but walk-up service is available at the Loanable Technology Desk in Room 306 of the Main Library. We’ll be happy to walk through the booking process with you!
  • All users must agree to our terms and conditions at time of booking.
  • Patrons must have a valid, physical i-card to pick up Loanable Technology.
  • Category booking limits vary based on availability. Cameras and Laptops/Tablets are limited to one at a time. Please email loanabletech@library.illinois.edu with questions.
  • All unclaimed bookings expire at closing time on the first day of the booking.

Loanable Technology Returns

  • Please do not place technology in library book drops
  • Items must be returned in person to the Loanable Technology Desk in Room 306 Main Library.
  • Items will not be discharged until after the tech desk receives and processes the items, which will mean a very minimal delay of discharge from your account.
  • If returning by mail, please account for shipping time to ensure items do not reach overdue status. Package appropriately, include your netid and library number and list the address on the package as:
    Attn: Main Library Loanable Technology
    Main Library Room 306
    1408 West Gregory Drive
    Urbana IL 61801

Loan Information

  • General Loanable Tech items: up to 10 days, depending on availability
  • Overdue fines are $15/day/item
  • No renewals
  • Billing question? Loan, account, and loanable tech billing questions contact- go.library.illinois.edu/maintechbilling

All Policies and Procedures

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