Long-term Laptop Request

This form is specifically for students requesting a laptop for extended use (28-day checkout). Due to a limited number of devices, priority is given to students in need of a laptop due to hardship or unexpected misfortune.

Short-term laptops (same day return, library use only) are available first come, first served at the Ask Desk on the 2nd floor (no request form needed).


Requester Information

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Laptop Software

Long term laptops come with the following software. We are unable to install additional software on our laptops. Also, note that administrator access will not be given to patrons that check out a laptop. 

Software List
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader DC
Adobe CC Suite
AlertUs
ArcGIS Pro 2.9
Code Blocks: IDE
Eclipse
JMP Pro
Mathematica
Matlab
Mendeley Desktop
Microsoft Office
R for Windows
Rstudio
SPSS Statistics v27
Microsoft Visual Studio Community
Visio

 


Laptop Policies

  • Administrator access will not be given to patrons that check out a laptop.
  • Long term laptops are checked out for 28 days.
  • One, 28 day, renewal is allowed. This requires library approval, please email topstickets@txstate.edu to request a renewal of your laptop check out.
  • Laptops must be checked back in on the last day of the semester. If the last day of the semester is less than 28 days away, the check out period will be reduced to end on the last day of the semester.
  • All laptops and their charger must be returned to the Ask Desk on the 2nd floor.
  • All equipment borrowed will be the borrower’s responsibility until it is returned to the Ask Desk on the 2nd floor. Borrowers are personally responsible for repair costs if the laptop is damaged or replacement costs if the laptop is lost, stolen, or not returned.