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About Laptops & Equipment
The UCLA Library lends a variety of equipment, including Chromebooks, laptops, iPads and small technology items. A physical BruinCard is needed at checkout to borrow devices and equipment. Loans are made in person only, and equipment availability varies by location; there won't be any device/equipment checkouts 30 minutes before closing times.
At Powell Library and the Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), you can find equipment made available by the Campus Library Instructional Computing Commons (CLICC):
- Lending desks on the first floor, see specific CLICC location hours(opens in a new tab):
- Powell 145 | CLICC Lab (310) 206-0271
- YRL 11630E | CLICC Lending Desk (310) 267-5464
- Automatic lending lockers (open outside of CLICC location hours):
- Powell 140 adjacent, Night Powell Reading Room
- Cafe 451 adjacent, YRL first floor
At all other Library locations, equipment is available at the circulation desk; check individual locations for hours. To see an up-to-date list of currently available equipment, please visit Device Availability(opens in a new tab).
Types of Equipment
Laptops & iPads
The Library lends MacBooks, Chromebooks and iPads at Powell Library and YRL. Borrowing these devices requires a valid BruinCard. Our other locations lend Chromebooks. The loan period on these devices is two (2) weeks at a time.
Windows laptops are also available by request only for specific/specialized software needs. Check out the CLICC Virtual Desktop to access Windows OS on your personal device, or submit a ticket(opens in a new tab) to request an HP Windows laptop. Approval based on fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
All our laptops and iPads can access a variety of applications, including common browsers, Zoom and other general productivity applications. Users may install additional software if needed. We will wipe any user data on all laptops and iPads upon return.
Small Items
We lend a variety of small items from Powell Library and YRL. Borrowing these items requires a valid Bruincard. The loan period on small items is six (6) hours unless specified otherwise. These items include:
- Phone cables (iPhone and Android) and wall adapters
- Calculators (*3-day loan period)
- Calculator charging cables (compatible with most TI calculators)
- Input/Output adaptors (VGA and HDMI)
- Display cables (VGA and HDMI)
- Headsets
- Expo markers
- Portable power banks
Special Equipment
UCLA Patrons can self-reserve the CLICC Special Equipment listed below via the library equipment catalog up to one week in advance for a maximum of three days per week. Upon pick up, patrons must have a valid Bruincard.
- Presentation (projector) Kits(opens in a new tab) (at Powell CLICC Lab & YRL CLICC Lending)
- Portable Mic Kits(opens in a new tab) (at Powell CLICC Lab)
Lending Lockers
We also lend equipment from our automatic lending lockers. They are available to use as long as Powell Library & YRL are open, even if the CLICC lending stations are closed. Items available at the CLICC Lockers include:
- Laptop chargers (USB-C and Mac MagSafe)
- Phone cables (iPhone and Android)
- Chromebooks (charger and carrying case included)
Kurzweil Software is available on all Mac desktops in the CLICC Lab (Powell 145). Assistive technology accessories are available from CLICC Lab (Powell 145) with a valid BruinCard. Please inquire at the CLICC Lab desk for more information on the equipment available and lending policies.
New Equipment Loan Periods
Effective June 24, 2024, all Chromebooks, MacBooks and iPads from CLICC lending stations will be issued on a TWO-week loan period. There will be NO renewals for equipment.
- At the end of the 2-week loan period, devices must be returned to the Library for security/performance updates and to avoid lost and/or late fines. If you are unsure of your due date/time, please refer to the below on how to check online or contact CLICC(opens in a new tab) (please include your UID). See our CLICC Late Fines and Replacement Fees Policy section below for more information.
Windows laptops are also available by request only for specific/specialized software needs. Check out the CLICC Virtual Desktop to access Windows OS on your personal device, or submit a ticket(opens in a new tab) to request an HP Windows laptop. Approval based on fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
*Small Items (listed in the next section) remain on a 6-hour loan period with no renewals.
How to Check Your Due Date/Time Online:
In our catalog, UC Library Search(opens in a new tab), click "My Library Account" in the top right corner and log in. Access your borrowed library items (books & equipment) by clicking on your name in the top right corner and selecting "My Loans" in the drop-down menu.
Instructors and teaching assistants who need long-term device loans should contact their departments. Instructors who want to assign projects using technology should submit an inquiry(opens in a new tab) or email reservations@library.ucla.edu (please include the course name/number and specific software & device needed).
CLICC Late Fines and Replacement Fees Policy
Effective August 15, 2023, if you do not return your device or equipment (i.e., laptop, charger, etc) on time, the following fines and fees will apply:
- Late Fine - $0.20 per minute per item after any device or equipment is late (maximum $50).
- Item Replacement Fee - After 24 hours from the due date - in addition to the late fee at $0.20 per minute (or $12.00 per hour) - the item will be considered 'Lost' and an Item Replacement Fee will be charged.
- If a device is returned damaged, the patron is subject to fines for fixing the damaged item or the cost to replace the item.
Charges will appear on the UCLA and Library accounts. Please note that the Library cannot provide IT support for lost devices. If you wish to contest your fines/fees, you may submit a ticket to our online portal(opens in a new tab) or email cliccfines@library.ucla.edu (please include your UID).
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