Technology & Equipment Loans

Usage Policy

By checking out technology items you understand:

• Usage of items is limited to Boston College faculty, students, and staff.

• Some equipment usage is subject to the Boston College Technological and Information Resources Use Agreement.

• Items must be returned to a staff member at the library and service desk where you borrowed the equipment.

• You are responsible for reimbursing Boston College for the cost of repairing/replacing technology items and/or accessories in the event of loss, theft, or damage. 

• You are responsible for reporting problems with technology items to a staff member when the item is returned. This includes any damage to the device. 

• The library reserves the right to refer students who do not return library property on time to Student Conduct (see section 10.3) and charge non-refundable replacement costs.

• Items are nonrenewable and may be subject to a waiting time after a return before they can be checked out again.

• Loaner Laptops do not support the installation of new software or programs. Certain programs, such as the Lockdown Browser, cause security issues when installed on public computers and are therefore not supported by the libraries. 

Lost Items & Replacement Charges

• If an item is kept three days beyond the due date it will be considered lost, and the patron will be billed for the replacement cost of that item.

• If a laptop has been lost, it will be disabled remotely and reported to the Boston College Police Department as stolen property.

• Students who do not return library property on time may be referred to Student Conduct (see section 10.3).