Laptop Loans and Library of Things Service
The Library provides a laptop loans service allowing staff and students to borrow laptops for use within the Eavan Boland, Lecky, and Ussher Libraries. Each device has wireless internet access; students should use the online versions of Word, Google Docs etc. to work on assignments. We also lend a number of items for use within the Library such as computer accessories and accessibility aids.
Laptop Loans
Laptops can be borrowed with your TCD ID card from the Service Desk in the Eavan Boland Library during our hours of service. Laptops are borrowed free of charge for up to three hours but must be returned before the Boland Service Desk closes. See the Library Complex opening hours webpage for full details of the Service Desk opening times.
It is important when using Library laptops to regularly save any files being worked on to a cloud storage drive. If the laptop is switched off or loses power, all files will be wiped from the device. The Library cannot be held responsible for data loss or damage to files.
You can print from the laptops using the Print Anywhere service.
If you need any help, please contact a staff member at the main Service Desk on the ground floor of the Eavan Boland Library.
Rules and Requirements
- You must use a valid TCD staff/student ID card to borrow and return a laptop
- Only one device can be issued per transaction and you must return a previously borrowed laptop before another can be issued
- Laptops can be borrowed for up to 3 hours per transaction
- There is no charge for borrowing a laptop but charges will apply for the loss, theft, damage or late return of devices (see below for more detail)
- Laptops must not be taken out of the Eavan Boland, Lecky, or Ussher Libraries. Each device is security tagged and will trigger the gate alarm if removed from the building
- Responsibility for the laptop lies with the staff member or student who borrows it. Under no circumstances should laptops be left unattended or loaned to another Library user
- Use of Library laptops is governed by the IT and Cyber Security Policy (including Network Code of Conduct)
Fines and Charges
| Fine for late return | €1.50 per hour (Library accounts will be blocked two hours after the initial due time preventing further borrowing of any Library materials) |
Charge for laptop repairs |
€50 minimum, rising as appropriate |
Charge for laptops returned in an un-repairable condition (as specified by a third party supplier) |
€500 |
Charge for lost or stolen laptops |
€500 |
Library of Things
All items are available to borrow for use within the Library only. They should be returned to the Service Desk they were borrowed from before it closes at the end of the day. Service Desk opening hours can be found on the individual Library opening hours webpages. Most items are available to borrow from the Boland (Library Complex), Hamilton and John Stearne Medical Libraries Service Desks. Full details of locations and availability will shortly be found in the Library Catalogue. We welcome feedback and suggestions of other useful items the library should be lending, email us at library@tcd.ie.