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Laptop Checkout

Checkout laptops at the Circulation Desk.

Laptops for Home Use

Laptops can be checked out for the semester by currently enrolled COM students pursuing degrees or certificates, due at the end of the semester and must not have any holds, fines or overdue items.

Good to Know

  • Laptops are to be returned 2 days before the end of the semester. 
  • Laptops not returned on time incur fines and holds on your account, or replacement cost of $300 if not returned. 
  • If the laptop is stolen while you have it checked out, you must notify library staff at the Circulation Desk immediately and file a theft report with the COM Campus Police.  
  • Follow the COM Acceptable Use Policy (PDF).

To Checkout a Laptop

  1. QuestionGo to the library Circulation Desk.
  2. Present your COM ID at time of checkout.
  3. Read and sign the laptop agreement.
  4. Sign in for laptop set up.  
  5. Take your laptop home!

Fees for Loss or Damage

feesLaptops not returned on time or returned damaged or not in good working order incur fees and holds on your account

  • Replacement due to loss, theft or damage (including failure to return the laptop): $300.
  • Damage includes, but is not limited to:  cracked screen, broken camera, broken hinge, and liquid or other physical damage that renders the laptop inoperable.
  • Replacement of laptop charger due to loss, theft or damage: $40. 
  • Other damage (includes any scratches or marks on any part of the laptop. Removal or rearrangement of keys, or any other malicious damage): $100 minimum charge or actual repair cost.

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