Tech Devices Available to Borrow

Overview

The E.J. Pratt Library has a variety of devices that we lend out to students and staff.  You can borrow them from the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the Library.

Windows Laptops

Library laptops are available for a five hour loan period at the Circulation Desk. A valid TCard is required.

Appropriate use of laptops:
The laptops are for in library use only. They must not be taken out of the building for any reason. Please return your laptop promptly when the borrowing period is up. The overdue fine is $0.50 per hour.

The laptops are configured for wireless Internet access and are also equipped with office software and wireless printing.

If you require technical support, please ask for help at the IT Support Desk.

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are available for a 72 hour loan from the Circulation Desk. A valid TCard is required.

Appropriate use of Chromebooks:
Chromebooks can be used outside the library, but please return your Chromebook promptly when the borrowing period is up. The overdue fine is $0.50 per hour.

The Chromebook is similar to a laptop that only runs the Chrome web browser. It allows you to check email, search the internet, and access all your files from online storage websites. Now that Google, Microsoft, and others have so many editing suites online as well there is almost nothing the Chromebook can't do. It even lets you edit a video!

Tablets

Tablets are available for a 72 hour loan from the Circulation Desk. A valid TCard is required. 

Our Tablets are Acer Tab 10 devices which run Chrome OS and they also allow you to run android applications.  You can sign in with a google account and it will remember your settings, or you can use our guest account for quick internet browsing.

Appropriate use of Tablets:
Tablets can be used outside the library, but please return your Tablet promptly when the borrowing period is up. The overdue fine is $0.50 per hour.

The Tablet is similar to a laptop that only runs the Chrome web browser. It allows you to check email, search the internet, and access all your files from online storage websites.

Charging Cables

Packages of charging cables for select phones and tablets including Apple and Android devices can be borrowed from the Circulation Desk for a three hour loan.

Each one amp charger kit comes with:
-USB-C plug (new android and other devices)
-Apple "lightning" style 8-pin plugs
-Micro-USB plug (commonest USB plug for Android and other devices)