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Library Services: Borrowing Materials

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Circulation Desk

Equipment Loan:

Laptops: Laptops are available for a 3-hour loan period for use within the library. Students must present a valid ID and complete a Laptop Loan Agreement Form at the Circulation Desk. Late return of a laptop will result in a $10.00 per hour fine for the first 3 hours. If overdue for more than 3 hours the laptop is considered lost a replacement cost of $1500.00 is charged. Students are responsible for proper use of the laptop and to avoid upgrades and downgrades of capabilities the capabilities of the laptop. If damage occurs due to negligence or improper use, students will be charged repair costs associated with the damage or malfunction to return the laptop to its original condition. Students must report any damage or malfunction to the library staff when returning the laptop. In the event of theft, the student should file a police report and submit it to the USG library staff.

iPads: iPads are available for a 3-hour loan period for use within the library. Students must present a valid ID and complete a iPad Loan Agreement Form at the Circulation Desk. The fine policy is exactly same as for Laptop.

Headphones: Headphones are available at the Circulation Desk for use within the library. Students must present a valid ID which is held at the desk until the headphones are returned. If damage occurs due to negligence or improper use, students will be responsible for the replacement or repair cost associated with the malfunction. Students must report any damage or malfunction to the library staff when returning the headphones.

VGA Cable: VGA Cables are available at the Circulation Desk for use within the library. Students must present a valid ID to check it out. If damage occurs due to negligence or improper use, students will be responsible for the replacement or repair cost associated with the malfunction. Students must report any damage or malfunction to the library staff when returning the VGA Cable. Students who abuse the equipment loan policy will be lose borrowing privileges for laptops, VGA cable, and headphones.
For questions e-mail the library staff at sglibcirc@umd.edu or call at 301-738-6020.