UCD Library : An Leabharlann, An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath

Laptop Loan Service

Laptops can be borrowed from the James Joyce Library and the Health Sciences Library.  Loans are for two hours and there is no charge.

Laptops loan service features

  • Available in the James Joyce Library and Health Sciences Library.
  • There is no charge for the loan of a laptop for two hours at a time.
  • Printing is possible.
  • Equipped with standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
  • Fitted with assistive technology and accessibility options.

Borrowing a Laptop

To borrow a laptop present your UCD Staff/Student card at the desks on Level 1 of the James Joyce or the Health Sciences Libraries.

Laptops can only be used within the Library they are issued at, you cannot take them out.

IMPORTANT! Save your work early and often.

Data cannot be saved onto the laptops hard drive. You must save your work either to your H Drive or to a USB device. Any material save in another location WILL BE LOST if the  laptops shut down or loses power.

Returning a Laptop

Bring the laptop back on time, as there are fines for a late return.

There is a strong demand for this service, so please return the laptop on time, to the issue desk. The maximum loan time is two hours. When a laptop is returned late the following fines are applied:

  • 15 minutes late = €10 fine.
  • 30 minutes late = €25 fine.
  • More than one hour late = €60 fine plus a one month suspension from borrowing laptops.