The Library has a variety of technology for students, faculty, and staff to check out. Read the Technology Lending Policy and see what types of technology are available below.
We also have two 3D printing rooms and two gaming rooms - one with a Playstation 3, Playstation 4, and WiiU, and the other with an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality system.
Laptops | Kindles | Calculators | iPads | Tripods | GoPro Camera | Wacom Tablets | Google Cardboard
Laptops
- Lending Period: 28 days
- Details: HP Probook contains commonly used software such as Microsoft Office and popular internet browsers. Available at the Checkout Desk.
- Accessories: Checks out with power supply and bag.
- Overdue fines: $10 per day
- Check availability
Kindles
- Lending Period: 28 days
- Details: Kindle Fire HDX with preloaded books including this year's OneBook OneLCC book. Available at Checkout Desk.
- Accessories: Checks out with cord, power supply, case, bag.
- Overdue fines: $10 per day
- Check availability
Calculators
- Lending Period: 2 hours or 48 hours
- Details: TI-83, TI-84 and Scientific calculators
- Accessories available for checkout: Charging cord
- Overdue fines: $0.50 per hour
- Check availability
iPads
- Lending Period: 28 days
- Details: Two models available: iPad Air 2s and iPad 4s. Available at the Checkout Desk.
- Accessories: Checks out with lightning cable, power brick, case and bag.
- Overdue fines: $10 per day
- Check availability
Tripods
- Lending Period: 168 hours (1 week)
- Details: Dolica 60'' tripod. Available at the Checkout Desk.
- Accessories: Checks out with carrying case. Tripod mounts for iPads can be checked out separately.
- Overdue fines: $1 per hour
- Check availability
GoPro Camera
- Lending Period: 168 hours (1 week)
- Details: GoPro Hero 5 camera. Takes still and video images.
- Accessories: Checks out with case and tripod mount.
- Overdue fines: $ 1 per hour
- Check availability
Wacom Tablets
- Lending Period: 2 hours
- Details: Electronic pen and drawing tablet. Can be connected to any USB port. Can be used in Library study rooms. Available at the Multimedia Desk.
- Accessories: Checks out with carrying case.
- Overdue fines: $ 1 per hour
- Check availability
Google Cardboard
- Lending Period: 2 hours or 48 hours
- Details: Transform your smartphone into a VR machine.
- Accessories available for checkout: None
- Overdue fines: $0.50 per hour
- Check availability
Technology Lending Policy
How can I check out technology?
Bring your StarCard, Driver's License, or other photo ID to the Checkout Desk. You will be asked to complete and sign a brief borrower's agreement which describes the rules for borrowing.
How long can I keep the technology?
Most items are available for 28 day checkout.
How can I renew the technology?
Please bring it to the Checkout Desk. If there is not a waitlist, you can recheck out the same device.
Where do I return the technology?
Please return it to the Checkout Desk during Library hours. There is a $15 fee if the technology is returned to the drop box.
What happens if I bring the technology back late?
For laptops, iPads and Kindles, these is a $10 per day charge up to the cost of the item. For other technology, there is a $1 per hour charge up to the cost of the item, if you bring it back late.
What happens if I lose the technology?
Each type of technology has different fees for loss or damage. You will be unable to check-out materials, receive grades, transcripts or register for classes until the fees are paid.
What if I want to purchase content?
You cannot add apps to the iPad, but you can request that the Library add an app.
Image Credits
"iPad 2" by Jared Earle is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
"Laptop" by Aaron Patterson is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"WACOM - INTUOS4 - MEDIUM" by Mike Bell is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"GoPro HERO5 Session-6.jpg" by TAKA@P.P.R.S is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
"Google Cardboard" by othree is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“CreativeTools.se - PackshotCreator - Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus” by Creative Tools is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Library Contact
2nd Floor
Technology & Learning Center
400 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933