Guidelines & Policies
1. Must be a currently enrolled student with no outstanding fines or liabilities.
2. Only one laptop at a time may be borrowed by a student.
3. A laptop can be borrowed during library period or lunch break but cannot be brought outside the library. Students who have a library period both before and after the lunch break are only allowed to borrow laptops during either their library period or lunch break.
4. The laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. Upon check-out and return, the device will be examined by the Library staff together with the Borrower to ensure that all parts are operational.
6. Property stickers must not be defaced, tampered or removed. Malicious intent such as tampering with the laptop and property stickers and deliberate use of viruses and other malware will cause a user to be recommended for disciplinary sanctions.
7. Borrowers should take all precautions for the care and security of the borrowed laptop.
8. Users are solely responsible for the security of their personal data or files. Use of external storage devices is recommended.
9. Gaming and accessing adult only sites are strictly prohibited.
10. Any laptop malfunction should be reported immediately to the library personnel.
11. Laptops must be returned in person by the borrower after their library period.
12. All components, like carrying cases, power adapters, and cables need to be returned at the same time.
13. Any stored data or information will be erased after the devices are returned. The laptops are reformatted regularly.
14. A borrower is solely responsible for any loss or damage. Replacement costs will be charged as:
• Misuse - P 200 per hour (plus the fraction after) of total use
• Overdue - P 100 per hour (plus the fraction after) of use beyond 4 hours
• Loss or Damage – maximum of P30,000.00 for the laptop but not below P7,500, maximum of P4,000.00 for each accessory but not below P1,000.00
• Suspension of Library privileges until full payment of charges
