Laptop Checkout

Laptops can be checked out for 4 weeks by currently enrolled COM students pursuing degrees or certificates without any current library holds, fines or overdue items.

College of the Mainland students who are currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program are eligible to checkout a laptop. 

1. Fill out the Library Device Agreement form.
2. Check your COM email for the confirmation info.
3. Grab your COM ID card and head to the library--you can't checkout without one!
4. Set your laptop up before you leave the library.
5. Take your laptop home!

• Laptops check out for 4 weeks and MUST be returned by the due date. Students will have the opportunity to check out the returned laptop, if needed. 
• Late laptops are considered lost, preventing students from registering for classes in addition to being charged a replacement fee of $360 or $510 if not returned (includes laptop and charger). 
• Students with late laptops risk losing laptop privileges for the remainder of the semester.
• 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).

Laptops 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): $310.
• 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: $50.

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