Q. How do I borrow a laptop?

There are laptops available for DMU students to loan for up to 3 hours at a time.  They are not available to external library members or DMU staff. 

The student laptop cabinets are located on the Ground Floor of Kimberlin Library.

To borrow a laptop:

1. Scan your student ID card
2. Enter your Library PIN
3. Read and agree to the terms and conditions
4. The selected locker will flash and unlock, remove the laptop from the charging cable and close the door firmly
5. Press “Finish” to leave without a receipt, or "Print receipt" if you would like one
6. Check receipt for due time of return (3 hours)

Returning a laptop:

1. Scan your student ID card
2. Enter your Library PIN
3. Identify the locker to return the laptop to by reading the on‑screen information and looking for the light.
4. Open the locker, connect the power cable correctly, close the locker door ensuring it is fully locked as (these actions are what returns the laptop from your account and failure to do so will result in a fine)
5. Press  Finish

Requesting a return receipt:

1. If you would like a receipt of the last successful return of a laptop by you in this particular unit, then firstly press the “Print Return Receipt” button
2. Scan your student ID card
3. Enter your Library PIN
4. Wait until the receipt is produced (around 15 seconds)

Any problems please see staff at the desk, who will be pleased to help you