Q. Can I borrow a laptop from the Library?

Please read the Conditions of Use below before use.

You will need your University ID card or your virtual ID card to borrow and return a laptop.

How to borrow a laptop

1. Go to the Self Service Laptop Touch Screen

2. Press Borrow

3. Scan your ID card or scan your virtual ID card located below the screen .

4. Accept the terms and conditions on the screen 

5. Note the time of return.

6. Go to the locker number indicated on the screen – the locker will light up.

8. Open the door, remove the power cable, take the laptop out and shut the door.

9. Press Finish on the touch screen if necessary.

10. You only have 1 minute to open the lockers after swiping your card so you will need to start again if you aren’t quick enough.

· Save work regularly to your M drive or pen drive, as battery life is not guaranteed.

How to return a laptop

1. Make sure you have logged off and shut the laptop down properly.

2. Press Return on the touch screen.

3. Scan your ID card on the wireless symbol below the screen as shown.

4. Open the locker indicated – it will be the same one that you removed the laptop from.

5. Put the laptop inside and make sure you plug in the power cable. Otherwise the laptop will still be ‘on loan’ to you, you won’t be able to borrow another and fines will be charged

6. Shut the locker door.

7. You can borrow another laptop as soon as you’ve returned your current one subject to availability. Blue locker lights mean the laptop is charged, while red means it is charging or unavailable.

The desktop display is much the same as a standard PC. You will need to use you MWS Username and Password to Log-in to the network. Save any work to your M drive or use an alternative source such as a USB pen or CD. Any work or material saved to the laptop will be lost when it is returned.

• You must have a valid University of Liverpool Student ID card. Students with outstanding library fines, invoices or other restrictions on their library account that prevent borrowing will not be able to use the service.
• The laptop is only for use within the library. Do not take it out of the library, even in the event of an emergency evacuation.
• The laptops are wireless enabled and you will have access to all the services that are available on a fixed PC.
• Save any work to your M drive or use an alternative source such as a USB pen or CD. Any work or material saved to the laptop will be lost when it is returned.
• You are responsible for the laptop during the loan period. Do not leave it unattended or loan it to anyone else.
• If you need help in using the laptop or if it develops a technical fault please ask for assistance at the library Helpdesks.
• When you become a member of the University and activate your computing account, you explicitly agree to abide by the IT Regulations of the University. Each subsequent log on to your account reaffirms your agreement to abide by these regulations.

• The loan of the laptop is free, however, the following charges will apply if the laptop is damaged or not returned:

  • £50 should the laptop sustain any damage while in your care
  • £750 If the laptop is damaged beyond repair or for non-return

Yes, to print from a borrowed laptop select UoL Print queue from the drop down list and you can then collect your printing from any printer. Students and staff members of University of Liverpool  are able to print from personal laptop, tablet or mobile devices via either the web browser Print Anywhere or by email.

For more information and instructions see IT Services' Print Anywhere.