Student Wireless Laptop Program- Hillman Library

Note: There are electrical outlets on each of the study carrels that are located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of Hillman around the perimeter of the building.
Who can borrow a laptop?
  • All University of Pittsburgh students, faculty and staff in good standing with current University of Pittsburgh ID cards are eligible to borrow laptops.
  • You must show your University of Pittsburgh ID when borrowing a laptop.
What about my liability for the laptop?
  • You are responsible for the laptop while it is checked out to you. Do not leave a laptop unattended at any time. If a laptop is lost, stolen or damaged while it is checked out to you, you are responsible.
  • When using a laptop, please bring any problems to the attention of library staff immediately.
  • While using the laptop, users must also comply with all University of Pittsburgh Computer Account Policies.

In order to borrow a laptop you must first complete and sign the Wireless Laptop Program Borrower's Agreement. (PDF)

How long can the laptop circulate?
  • Laptops are due 4 hours after they are borrowed. Laptops must be returned to the Hillman Ground Floor Lending Desk one hour before closing.
  • When returning a laptop, you must wait for library staff to check the laptop for damage and issue you a return receipt, which is proof you returned the laptop. This process takes several minutes. Disputes about laptops and bags can only be resolved upon your presentation of a return receipt.
What are the fines and fees for late or damaged laptops?
  • The overdue charges for laptops are $10.00 per hour, up to four hours. Thereafter, the laptop is considered lost, and you will be billed for its replacement up to a maximum of $1,000.
What is loaded on the laptop?
  • The computers enable you to access the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • You can also access your email and the World Wide Web.
  • You are not able to download data to the laptop. Data must be saved on disk, emailed to your account, or printed.

A complete list of the hardware and software available on the laptops is available.