Laptop Loaner Program

Need a laptop? SBU students with valid SBU ID may borrow a laptop for use anywhere.

MELVILE LIBRARY SINC SITE / TECH STATION / ROOM S1460

Laptops will be available to loan for the Fall Semester starting 08/21/23!

OVERVIEW

Dell laptops are available for borrowing.
- While supplies last, laptops will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Laptop availability and online requests can be created from the Patron Portal @ https://stonybrook.webcheckout.net/sso/patron#!/
- Check on "Student Laptop Loaner Program"
- Students must read and acknowledge the Laptop Loaner Agreement
Check-outs/returns done in person at the Melville Library SINC Site (room S-1460) during open lab hours.
Students may loan out 1 laptop for a day, a week or up to 60 days; with the option for one 60 day renewal. The short & long term loans are based on the student’s eligibility. All lending periods will end at the end of the current semester for students who are not enrolled in an upcoming semester.
Students have administrative privileges on the laptop.
Laptops are available only while supplies last.

Students must complete and submit the Laptop Loan Agreement Form prior to borrowing a laptop.
While supplies last, 1 laptop per student available on a first come, first served basis.

Laptops must be borrowed and returned in person at Melville Library SINC Site (room S-1460) during open lab hours.
Any stored data, installed apps, or other information will be erased after the laptop is returned.
Students are not allowed to reinstall the Operating System of the laptop or in any way format the hard drive.
Students are not allowed to take apart the laptop or in any way remove components from the laptop such as the hard drive or memory.
Borrowers must follow all the loan policies outlined. Failure to comply will result in the loss of borrowing privileges.

Lost/damaged/late charges:

Late fines:

$23.53/day up to $70.59 (three days), thereafter charge is for lost laptop ($1500)
Charge for damages (repairs) is up to $1500, based on cost for replacement part(s)
Students must abide by SBU’s Appropriate Use of Information Technology – Policy 109.
All loans must be returned by the loan return date. All fees and fines are final and non-refundable 60 days after the loan return date.
Laptop loan is a privilege and can be revoked if abused.

Laptop availability and online requests can be created from the Patron Portal @ https://stonybrook.webcheckout.net/sso/patron#!/
- Check on "Student Laptop Loaner Program"
Laptops must be borrowed and returned in person at Melville Library SINC Site (room S-1460) during open lab hours.

In person:

Online:

Log into the WebCheckOut portal: https://stonybrook.webcheckout.net/sso/patron#!/
Go to the person icon on the bottom right corner
Under “My Current Checkouts,” click on date and time
Click “Renew This Checkout”
Select an end time that is during the open hours of the Main Library SINC Site
Click "Renew"

Melville Library SINC Site (room S-1460) during open lab hours.
See DoIT’s Technology Consultant for an initial inspection of the laptop, power adapter, and sleeve. You will be notified of any initial visible damages.
Further in depth hardware inspection will be done within 30 business days after the laptop is returned and you will be notified of any repair costs

Students must sign into the laptop with their Stony Brook NetID while still in the Library.
You should always connect to WolfieNet-Secure while on campus. Connecting info can be found on the card attached to laptop.

Students have administrative privileges and may install any software needed to complete their coursework.
Students are not allowed to make any modifications to the hardware.

LAPTOP SOFTWARE LIST

Email: laptop_loaner_program@stonybrook.edu
Phone: (631) 632-1673
After Hours Support: Submit Service Request Ticket @ https://service.stonybrook.edu