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Hello all A while back I requested for information on procedures for loaning laptops to students. I received 6 responses in total. Many thanks to all who responded. Here are the summaries: * The service seems popular * Loan periods are mostly overnight, weekend and 7day loan * The laptops are barcoded and issued from the library management system. Issue point is separate or from the issue desk. * Contract forms are filled, some take a deposit of £50 or have the students sign a credit card slip/cheque of £50 prior to borrowing laptops. The moneys are given back and the credit card slips/cheques torn when laptops are returned. Others take no deposit * Reservations are allowed with a possibility of renewals but no unseen renewals are permitted. Some do not allow renewals at all. * overdues charges vary; o £10 o Fine plus one month ban o Block on account (duration not indicated o £4 per day with a maximum of £20 o None * All are re-ghosted on return Negatives Some of the negatives mentioned; * Difficulty detecting overdue laptops due to high turnover * High rate of overdues - several days over (fines are not charged here) * Damages - only 3 reported by one institution over years Angel Egbuji Alper, Helen [[log in to unmask]]