Borrow an iPad
The library has an iPad available for students, staff and faculty members to borrow.
Borrowing the iPad
The iPad is available at the Access Services desk in the R.P. Bell Library. It may be borrowed for up to four hours, or overnight as of two hours before closing.
The iPad is loaned with a case, a power adaptor and charge cord, and carrying bag.
Late fees of $2.00 per hour will be charged if the iPad is not returned on time.
Returning the iPad to the Library
Please return the iPad, case, power adaptor and charge cord, and carrying bag to the Access Services Desk during regular service hours. Do not place any of these items in the Book Return box.
Charging the iPad
The iPad is loaned with the power adaptor and charge cord. If borrowing the iPad overnight, please return it the following morning fully charged (or as fully charged as possible).
Please use the power adaptor and charge cord provided. Do not attempt to use other cords or chargers as this could damage the iPad.
Loss, damage or theft
The borrower is responsible for any damage to the iPad, case, power adaptor, charge cord and carrying bag. The borrower is also responsible if any of these items is lost or stolen.
The borrower will be charged a $50 processing fee plus the full cost of replacement if the iPad, case, power adaptor, charge cord or carrying bag is lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair. The borrower will be charged the full cost of repair for lesser damage.
Apps
Several apps have been installed on the iPad, including:
- Apps for selected library databases (EBSCOhost and RSC)
- eBrary e-books app (one of the library's ebooks collections)
- The Waste Land, by T.S. Eliot (Touch Press)
- Various news apps
You may install additional apps but please note that these will not be retained when you return the iPad to the library. The iPad is resynched and reset to its original settings before it is loaned out to the next borrower.
Your Privacy
It is the responsibility of the borrower to ensure that all personal information is removed from the iPad before it is returned to the library.
To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all content and settings.
Wi-Fi Set-up
To connect the iPad to the Internet:
- Tap "Settings" in the lower right corner of the Home screen
- Tap "Wi-Fi" on the left side of the Settings screen
- Tap the network you wish to connect to on the right side of the Settings screen
- Provide a username and password if required
Questions or comments?
We are treating this as a pilot project and invite your comments and questions.
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