Laptop Loans

The Library has laptops available to loan for 4 hours which are set up for wifi and printing and provide access to your personal filestore and Microsoft Office.

4-hour laptops

Temporary change in 4-hour laptop loan service

The 4-hour laptop loan cabinets at the University Library (Fairhurst building & Morrell building) and the Library Piazza study space are no longer functional. We expect to have new replacements in place in the summer.

We are therefore currently unable to offer the standard 4-hour laptop loan service until the new hardware is in place. We are working on a temporary solution in the meantime.

To stay up-to-date with our 4-hour laptop loan service, please see our Service Status Page.

If you need a device for longer

To ensure everyone has equal access, the 4-hour laptop loans are non-renewable and we are unable to extend the duration of loans. When you return the laptop, if there is another one available, the cabinet will allow you to borrow another device for a further 4 hours.

However, we understand that there may be cases where you need access to a computer for longer periods of time. There are many computer labs and spaces across the University, including in the Library that may be suitable for your study. If you specifically need a laptop, please talk to us at the Library Helpdesk, and we will be happy to discuss options with you in line with your needs.