The HelpLine coordinates reservations for Kenyon's Laptop Loan Program. Laptop computers (both Windows and Macintosh) can be borrowed by members of the faculty and staff. Below are the policies and procedures for reserving a laptop or projector.

Laptop Policies

• Laptops are loaned out on a first-come, first-served basis to faculty or staff.
• Laptops can only be loaned for for College-related purposes.
• At least two days notice is needed for the HelpLine to arrange a laptop for loanout.
• The maximum length of a loan is one month. A laptop reservation may be renewed for one additional month, subject to availability. Due to the increasing demand for laptops, they can no longer be loaned out for sabbatical periods.
• Laptop borrowers must present a valid Kenyon ID card when picking up the laptop at the Library's Circulation Desk.
• Laptops must be returned by the due date so that its contents can be erased and a new image installed in time for the next borrower. If it is returned late, it can adversely affect another person's reservation.
• Laptops are installed with a standard load of College-supported software. A list of the software on the laptop is included in the laptop carrying case.
• Special requests to have any additional College-supported software installed must be arranged at least one week in advance with the department liaison.
• Borrowers who legally own other software they wish to install for temporary use on the laptop are responsible for installing it. The HelpLine cannot give assistance with software that is not owned or supported by the College.
• The borrower is responsible for loss or damage to the laptop and/or accessories. Charges will be based on the cost of repairs or the replacement value.

Borrowing a Laptop

1. To request a laptop, you must contact the HelpLine at helpline@kenyon.edu or call x5700, specifying the time period that you wish to borrow the laptop.
2. You will receive an email notification from the HelpLine about whether or not a laptop is available during the requested time period.
3. If a laptop is available, you must go to the Circulation Desk to pick it up on the first day of your reservation. A valid Kenyon ID card is required to check out the laptop. There are no exceptions to this requirement. The Circulation Desk is located on the 2nd floor of the Chalmers Library.
4. Be sure to read through the information sheets in the laptop's carrying case before using the laptop.
5. The laptop's hard drive is erased and a new image is loaded after it is returned. Be sure to remove any files from the hard drive that you wish to save before returning the laptop. Be sure all accessory parts are included in thecarrying case.
6. Return the laptop to the Circulation Desk by the end date of your requested loan period. Let the Circulation staff know of any problems you may have encountered.