Borrow a laptop: Main Library

We have 96 loanable laptops in the Main Library, which you can borrow from lockers in the Wolfson Room.

The laptops are supported by IT Services and have the same software as cluster PCs.
The lockers charge as well as store the laptops, and only issue laptops once they have charged up.
The laptops are issued to your library account until the Wolfson room's closing time and cannot be renewed.
If your battery is running low, return the one you are using and borrow a fully charged one. Keep an eye on the battery life of the device and save your work frequently to network or removable storage. Work may not be retrievable if the laptop runs out of battery.
You need your University ID card to borrow a laptop. You swipe your card at the locker unit, and the locker with your laptop in it will be indicated to you by flashing lights. You swipe your card again on the tower to open the door.
Do not place anything other than your returned laptop in the locker.
Make sure you log out of the laptop before returning it.
Software is installed on the laptops which will erase any files saved to the hard drive on shutdown of the laptop. Files will not be retrievable. Save work frequently to a USB stick or your network folder.
When you return the laptop to the locker, you must ensure the power cable is connected. Until you have done this, the device remains on your library account and your responsibility.
You can borrow a laptop charger from staff at the Help Desk on the ground floor of the Main Library. Please note that you must only use them with a laptop borrowed from us.

Please also read the conditions of use below.

Conditions of use

Once issued, the laptop is your responsibility, which includes liability for any damage, loss or theft and which may result in a fine or charge for repair or the full replacement value.
Do not leave a laptop unattended at any time or loan it to anyone else.
Whilst using a laptop you must adhere to the General Conditions of Use of Computing and Network Facilities.
If there is an issue with a laptop you should notify a member of Library staff immediately.
Library Services cannot be held responsible for damage to files or data loss incurred whilst using the laptop.
The laptop is for personal use only. You may not borrow on behalf of someone else.
No personal software or programs may be loaded on to the laptops.
The laptop loan service is not available to alumni and external members and visitors