For the convenience of Queens University of Charlotte students, faculty, and staff, Everett Library offers laptop computers available for checkout from the Public Services Desk for a period of 2 hours at a time.

I.  Circulation Loan Period

• Laptops circulate to university affiliated patrons only--students, faculty, & staff.
• Laptops circulate for a 2-hr loan period, Monday through Friday.  Laptops are NOT available on weekends. 
• Laptops circulate on a first-come, first-served basis.  They may NOT be reserved in advance.
• You MUST present a valid Queens University of Charlotte ID in order to check-out a laptop.
• Laptops may be checked out no later than 4pm and MUST be returned to the Public Services Desk no later than 6pm.
• Laptops are to be used in the library only and may not be taken outside of the building.
• Overdue fines for laptops are $5.00 per hour.

II.  Laptop Responsibility Agreement

• Once a laptop is checked-out to a patron, it becomes the responsibility of that patron.
• Patrons are responsible for replacing missing or damaged parts, or the entire cost of the laptop if lost.  The cost of replacing a laptop is $2000.00 minimum.
• Each year, patrons must sign a Laptop Responsibility Agreement in order to be eligible to check-out a laptop.  By signing the agreement, the patron agrees to be responsible for the replacement cost of all equipment checked out by him/her.

III.  Technical Specifications

• Laptops are wired and wireless capable.
• Laptops run on Microsoft Windows XP and are loaded with Microsoft Office 2003.

IV.  Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print using a laptop?
No.  You will need to save your work on a flash drive or other storage device and print elsewhere.

If I want a network connection, do I need a network cable?
No, wireless is available on the first and second floors of Everett Library.

Will I need a power cord?
No, laptops are battery powered (2-hr battery life).

Is there a CD-ROM drive?
Yes, and it will also play DVDs.

May I check out a mouse?
No, we do not have external mice available.

May I renew the laptop?
Yes, if no one else is waiting for one.

May I save my work to the laptop?
No.  When the machine is turned off, all data is lost.  You must save your work elsewhere (flash drive, etc.).

May I have a drink while I have the laptop?
No.  Even though drinks in closed containers are permitted in the library, you should never have one near a laptop.

May I leave the laptop in the library while I go to class, get a snack, etc.?
Laptops found unattended by library staff will be picked up and returned to the Public Services Desk and you will forfeit the remainder of your time on the laptop.