Apple Devices

Apple Devices

The following are Apple devices we currently have available for checkout:

  • iPad 5th Generation (currently at iOS 15)

  • iPad Air 2 (currently at iOS 15)

  • MacBook Air laptops


We also have USB-C/Apple chargers and the following adapters:

  • USB-C to HDMI

  • USB-C to Thunderbolt

  • Thunderbolt to Ethernet

How do I check out a iPad or Macbook?

Checking out materials is simple:

  1. Visit our information desk (Room 224, Visser Hall) and request the device you'd like to borrow.

  2. You'll need your ESU ID to check out materials.

  3. The checkout time defaults to 3-hours, but if you need it longer, please ask and we can adjust the due date to try and accommodate your project timeline.

How Long Can I check out an iPad or Macbook?

Our checkout is defaults to 3 hours with 1 renew. However, if you are needing to use the device for a class project, you can submit your request to Bethanie O'Dell (bodell1@emporia.edu) or Christie Zlab (czlab@emporia.edu) and we can manually extend the due date of the device to meet your specific needs.

Devices checkout long-term may be up for recall if the demand for these devices is high. In this cause, you will be emailed to return the device within 48 hours so that we can continue to circulate the resources so they are available to everyone.

How do I use an iPad? Do I need an apple id?

We are in the process of supervising and managing our devices using Apple Configurator 2 to wipe data between uses to protect patron privacy. In the meantime, our devices are logged in with our own TROC Apple ID. we have a variety of educational and entertainment apps for a range of ages; including GarageBand, iMovie, Zoom, YouTube, etc. If you have an app you'd like installed, if it is free, we will manually install it for you. If you have an app that requires payment, we will log out of our Apple ID so that you can log into your own in order to pay for the apps you need. You will be asked to log out of the Apple ID when you return the device.

What Costs are there to using the Apple Devices?

The use of these devices is free. However, if there are apps you'd like added to the iPads, there is a cost that you are expected to cover. TROC will only download purchased apps if approval is received by the department chair or course instructor.

Additional costs:

  • Unreturned/damaged iPads = $599.99

  • Unreturned/damaged Macbooks = $999.99

  • Unreturned/damaged chargers or adapters = varies on replacement cost for device

  • There is a $15 service and processing cost

  • Late fee/fine = $5 / hour

General POlicy for iPad Devices

  • The borrower is responsible for the iPad (and accessories) from the time of checkout until the device is returned.

  • The iPad (and any additional checked out accessories) must be returned in the same condition as when it was borrowed. Borrowers are responsible for damage to an iPad.

  • If the borrower modifies the iPad operating system, it voids the warranty and the borrower will be charged the replacement cost of the iPad.

  • Users may not add or remove apps, download any programs, unless logged into their own Apple ID. Borrowers will be asked to log out of the Apple ID before checking in the device.

  • The Resource and Outreach Center reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses the equipment or is repeatedly late in returning the device and accessories.