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Lending Technology Services

Lending Technology Services at O'Neil Library

Technology items can be checked out by Boston College faculty, students and staff at the O'Neill Library main circulation desk.

Technology and Equipment Availability

Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Mini DisplayPort to VGA 3 4 hours $25
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI & VGA 6 4 hours $25
USB-C to USB Adaptor 10 4 hours $25
USB-C to HDMI Hub 10 4 hours $25
USB-C to VGA/USB/USB-C 5 4 hours $69
Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter 1 4-day loan $9

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100.

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time.
  • 4-Day Loans: The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

 

Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Basic 22 4 hours $10
Graphing 21 4 hours $100
Scientific 10 4 hours $15
Financial 10 4 hours $41

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. 

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time.

Reminder:

  • Calculators cannot be booked and are heavily used during midterms and finals examination periods
Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Apple "T" Shaped Charger 27 4 hours $80
Apple "L" Shaped Charger 5 4 hours $80
Apple USB-C Charger 35 4 hours $80
Dell Charger 6 4 hours $25-65
HP Charger 3 4 hours $50
Microsoft Surface Charger 3 4 hours $30
Universal Laptop Charger  3 4 hours $25
iPhone Charger 9 4 hours $48
Samsung Charger 5 4 hours $37
iPad Charger 5 4 hours $68

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. 

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time

 

Type Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Headphones Koss UR/10 13 4 hours $20-30
Hard Drive  G-Drive External Hard Drive 2 4 hours $100
DVD Player for Laptops Apple SuperDrive 4 4 hours $80
Blu-ray Player for Laptops Dell 2 4 hours $160
Apple Mouse  Apple 1 4 hours $79

Dell Mouse 

 Dell 1 4 hours $10
Wireless Keyboard Logitech 2 4 hours $77
Universal Card Reader  Kingston High  5 4 hours $31
Floppy Disk Reader Tendak 1 4 hours $24

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. 

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time.
Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Dell Inspiron 15" 5000 Series  10 7 days  $680
Apple MacBook Air 12" 19 7 days $1100-1410
Apple MacBook Pro 13" 10 7 days $1095

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100.

  • 7-Day Loans: The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

Note: Currently, we have 2 Dells and 3 Macbook Airs that have Adobe Creative Suite installed. 

Reminders:

  • Due to the high demand, our laptops cannot be booked, and they will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
    • We provide one device per person.
  • Make sure you log in to the loaner computer before leaving the desk or campus.
    • Please notify a staff member at the main circulation desk located on the third floor of the O'Neill Library if you experience any problems.
  • There is a 24 hour waiting period before you can re-check a computer out.
  • Remember to sign out from the computer before returning it.
    • Do not save any documents on the laptop desktop.
      • Please save all of your documents in a personal flash drive. 
  • Our laptops can only be returned to O'Neill Library.
  • When returning your laptop, please give it directly to a staff member and make sure to notify them about any problem or damage that you encountered while the computer was under your possession. 
    • If you encounter any problems while using our loaner computer, please bring it directly to the main desk instead of the IT help desk. 
  • When using our loaner laptops, you will not be able to download any software. 
    • If you are looking to use a specific type of software, please go to the digital studio page to see the software that is available at the library and/or to request a software installation.
  • If you have problems with your personal device, contact IT services.
Typed Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Presentation Clicker Logitech R400 4 4 hours  $45
Laser Clicker Kensington 2 4 hours $55
USB Microphone Yeti 3 4 days $130
HD Pro Webcam Logitech 1 1 day $80
Voice Recorder Zoom- H4n Pro 4-Channel Handy Recorder 1 4 days $264
Portable Mini Projector  TopVision 2 4 days $100
Epson Projector Epson  M-1715 1 4 days $100
Mini DisplayPort to VGA UGreen 3 4 hours $25
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI & VGA UGreen 10427 6 4 hours $25
USB-C to USB Adaptor Apple 10 4 hours $25
USB-C to HDMI Hub Apple 6 4 hours $25
USB-C to VGA/USB/USB-C Apple 5 4 hours $69
HDMI to HDMI Bluerigger 2 4 hours $10
VGA to VGA N/A 2 4 hours $8
USB to Mini B-Cable N/A 1 4 hours $6
RCA Connector N/A 1 4 hours $9
White Board N/A 1 1 day $300
Hamilton Buhl Multi Wireless Listening Center Hamilton Buhl Model: W900-BLTM 1 1 day $257
Voice Amplifier Zoweetek 3 4 hours $36

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. 

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time.
  • 1-Day and 4-Day Loans: The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

 

Type Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Portable DVD Player Sony DVP-FX820 2 1 day $400
Magnifier Bauch + Lomb 1 4 hours $39 
Umbrella Boston College 10 1 day $18
Craft Box Craft Kit 10 4 hours $20
MUSE Headband Muse 1 4 days $150
Markers Kit Idea Paint 12 4 hours $12
Desk Lamp OFM ESS-9003-BLK 1 4 hours $34
Wacom Kit Wacom 1 4 days $2250
Apple Pencil Apple 1 4 days $99
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Livho 2 1 day $10
VR Headset BNEXT 30 2 hours $40
Book Stand Readaeer 2 4 hours $15
Ring Light Weilisi 1 1 day $40
Cellphone Stand Omoton 2 1 day $16
Laptop Stand Besign 2 1 day $28
LED Tracing Pad  Tikteck 1 4 days $22
Programming Kit  Elegoo 1 4 days $37

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

  • 4-Hour Loans: The first charge is applied one hour after the due time.
  • 1-Day & 4-Day Loans: The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

 

BIKE BC IS CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING THIS SEMESTER. THIS SERVICE IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Bike BC is a student-run organization that hosts group bike rides into Boston throughout the academic year and operates a free bike-share program through the O’Neill Library and Law Library.

Items available at O'Neill Library:

Type Item Description In Stock Loan Period - Fall/Spring Loan Period - Summer

Replacement Cost
Bike Trek 5 1- Day Loan  3- Day Loan $600
Helmet Schwinn 10 1- Day Loan  3- Day Loan $10

 

Items available at Law Library:

Type Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Bike Trek 5 1- Day Loan $600
Helmet Schwinn 5 1- Day Loan $10

 

Interested in becoming a certified rider?

Once certified, how do I borrow a Bike? ​

  • Visit the O'Neill Library or Law Library circulation desks and ask to borrow a bike.
  • Staff at the circulation desk will issue you with a key, lights and a helmet (by request). 
  • Bikes are located on the first floor of Commonwealth Garage (Main Campus) and Duchesne East Dormitory (Newton Campus).
  • User will be held responsible for stolen and lost bikes.
  • Bikes must be returned to their original bike racks within the loan period. Key, lights and helmet must be returned at the library where patron checked out these items from. Patrons are subject to replacement costs if bikes, keys, lights, and helmets are not returned.

Requirements Maintenance "ABCs"

Before each ride you should check:

  • Air- Make sure tires are inflated. 
  • Brakes- Ensure that brakes are working properly.
  • Chain- Check to make sure the chain is secure. 
  • If any of the bikes are not in good working order (i.e. deflated tires), please report this to the circulation desk staff. 
  • Adjustments to the seat height can be made at the red Fixit station next to the Commonwealth Avenue Garage bike rack. 

For more information visit Bike BC or email them at bikebcinfo@bc.edu.

Item Description In Stock Loan Period Replacement Cost
Puzzle 2 7-Days $15
Telepathy 1 7-Days $30
Taboo 1 7-Days $15
Checkers  1 7-Days $10
Scrabble  1 7-Days $20
Codenames 1 7-Days $20
Monopoly 1 7-Days $20
Shut the Box  1 7-Days $21

* Overdue Policy: $20 per day. Up to $100. 

  • 7-Day Loans: The first charge is applied 24 hours after the due time.

Usage Policy

By checking out technology items you understand:

  • Usage is subject to the Boston College Technological and Information Resources Use Agreement.
  • You must return technology items to a staff member at the main desk on the third floor of O'Neill Library.
  • If you keep items past the due date, we reserve the right to suspend your library privileges and charge you the maximum overdue fines plus full replacement costs which are non-refundable.
    • Overdue charges accumulate after the due date/time up to a maximum of $100.
    • You will be billed for the replacement cost 7 days after the due date.
  • You must reimburse Boston College for the cost of repairing/replacing technology items and/or accessories if they are lost, stolen, or damaged while checked out on their library account.
  • You must report any problems with technology items to a staff member when the item is returned. This includes any damage to the device. 

Feedback

Our goal is to provide outstanding customer service to the BC community. To improve our services, send us your feedback and observations.

Suggest Technology

Are we missing equipment? Let us know, suggest technology.

 

Contact Us

Paul Bridden

617-552-4186

Email

Head of Access Services 

Evan Hamlin

Evan Hamlin

617-522-0143

Email

Technology Support Specialist