Laptop Policies

When you borrow a laptop from the MSP Library

• The laptop must remain in the building at all times during the 4-hour borrowing period.

• There are no renewals on laptops. You must return the laptop to the library circulation desk on time.

• You may not load software onto the laptop at any time, nor may you alter or delete any of the existing software or configuration options.

• You must save all files created or downloaded.  You can save files to the desktop temporarily, but they will not be retained once the laptop is powered off or restarted. Please email your files or save your work frequently to a USB drive or a cloud storage app. MSP does not assume any responsibility for files stored on the laptop computer.

• You may only check out one laptop at a time.

• You are responsible for the laptop during the loan period.  Please do not loan laptops to anyone else, and do not leave the laptop unattended.

• You must immediately inform Library staff of any laptop issues, including damage, malfunction, loss, or theft.

• You must adhere to all MSP information technology (IT) policies outlined in the current year’s academic catalog.

Fines/Late Fees

If a laptop is returned late, or if it is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will be assessed fines according to our borrowing policies.  You will incur a $50 late fee if you return a laptop within 24 hours.  A laptop that is 24 hours overdue is presumed lost, and you will be assessed a replacement cost of $800. As stipulated in the IT policies outlined in the academic catalog, damage to a laptop in excess of normal wear and tear will result in the assessment of the cost of the necessary repairs or the replacement cost.