Information Technology Loaning Center

Questions

  • Does IT offer devices or equipment that can be borrowed?
  • Can I borrow a laptop from IT for a short period of time?
  • Are iPads available to borrow from Information Technology?
  • Where do I go to borrow a piece of technology on campus?
  • How long can I keep borrowed equipment from IT?
  • How do I request to borrow a computer or other device from IT?
  • What technology is available through the IT Loaning Center?
  • My department needs a temporary computer — how do I get one?
  • I need a laptop while mine is being repaired — what are my options?

Environment

This article applies to all Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students who need short-term access to a technology device or accessory. The IT Loaning Center supports academic needs and other college programs.

  • Who: All Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students
  • What: Short-term borrowing of computers, iPads, and computer-related accessories
  • Scope: The IT Loaning Center handles short-term loans. For emergency laptop swaps (hardware failure), see the IT Hardware Locker in the Related Articles section.

Resolution

Equipment available to borrow

The IT Loaning Center maintains a pool of technology available for short-term loan, including:

  • Windows laptops
  • Apple laptops
  • iPads
  • Data projectors
  • External hard drives
  • Powered speakers
Also available: Additional technologies — including cameras and other recording equipment — are available through the Media Commons in the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library.

Loan duration

The equipment pool is designed for short-term use and is generally limited to 1 week. If a department needs a device for an extended period, contact the Service Desk to make other arrangements.

Equipment is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit your request as far in advance as possible to ensure availability.

How to request equipment

  1. Complete the IT Loaning Center equipment request form.
  2. An IT staff member will follow up about availability and arrange pickup.

Pickup location and hours

Equipment is picked up at the IT main offices at 16 Station Avenue, Maine Street Station (above Pomelo and the Amtrak train station).

For current operating hours, see Technology Support Options and Hours in the Related Articles section.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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Information Technology Hardware Locker
Explains how to use Bowdoin IT's hardware locker cabinets for emergency laptop swaps. Covers locker locations in Smith Union and the Thorne/Coles Tower breezeway, and the step-by-step process for exchanging a failed laptop for a loaner using a Service Desk-provided code. For all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students.
Information Technology Loaning Center FAQs
Frequently asked questions about borrowing equipment from the Bowdoin IT Loaning Center, including loan duration, data access on borrowed laptops, and what to do if you need an extended loan. For all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students.
Technology Support Options and Hours
Overview of all ways to contact Bowdoin IT for technology support, including walk-in, phone, live chat, and email options. Includes current hours for the Tech Hub, Service Desk, and live chat. Applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
The Tech Hub
Information about the Tech Hub, Bowdoin IT's walk-up support service located in Smith Union. Covers who the Tech Hub supports, what services it offers, operating hours, and how to make an appointment or join the waitlist.

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Request to borrow computer technology (computer, iPad, digital projector) for the IT Loaning Center through this service.