Loanable Technology Policies

Loanable Technology Policies and Terms of Service

General Terms and Conditions

• Your i-card is your Library card. Patrons must have their own valid, physical i-card (or be a verified Proxy) to loan equipment. Patrons must pick up their own bookings. We do not accept temporary IDs, photos, or apps.
• The Library reserves the right to limit the number of bookings a patron can make on an item (or similar item) in order to provide access to a greater number of patrons. The Cameras and Laptop/Tablet categories are limited to one item at a time. These items must be returned before another booking can be made.
• Neither the max loan period of 10 days nor the reservations themselves are guaranteed, since they are contingent on previously-made bookings’ start times and previous patrons returning the items.
• The Library requires 72 hours after the return of an item before the borrower can check out the same or a similar item.
• Exceptions to policies for academic use may be made at the discretion of Library administration. Please contact loanabletech@library.illinois.edu with questions
• If any pieces are damaged or missing during the loan period:
  • the borrower is held responsible and must discuss the issue with Billing staff: go.library.illinois.edu/maintechbilling
  • the item will not be discharged from the borrower’s account until the situation is resolved. This includes bags, cases, and documentation.
• The Library is not responsible for any damage that may occur to equipment while in possession of the borrower.
• By making a booking, the borrower agrees that all pieces are present upon check out.
• Due dates will be communicated at the time of checkout. It is the patron’s responsibility to make themselves aware of the unit’s open hours, particularly around breaks and holidays.
• The item must be returned to the Loanable Technology Desk in Room 306 Main Library and cannot be returned to a different library or via a book drop box.
• Overdue fines of $15/day begin accruing as soon as the items become overdue.
• Loanable technology equipment will not be discharged from the borrower’s account until all the items are inspected and accounted for by a library staff member.
• The Library does not provide common battery types (AA and AAA) for circulating items, nor will we refund any personal battery purchases.