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Borrow Technology

Borrowing Technology from the NS Library

The University Library has a variety of technology items available for check out to all Nevada State students, faculty, and staff.

A Scorpion Card is required to check out technology. Some technology (such as laptops or Chromebooks) is limited to one item per person. All items can be checked out and returned at the Library Service Desk. 

By checking out technology from the University Library you agree to the following:

  • By checking out library technology you are assuming responsibility for that technology until you return it. If the technology is lost, damaged, or stolen you will need to pay the replacement or repair costs of the item. You can find information on an item's replacement cost by selecting the item type from the tab menu on the left.

  • Damage does not include normal wear and tear. Repair costs for damage will be assessed by the Office of Information Technology Services.

  • Please return technology on time. Late technology will be marked as lost and generate a bill for the replacement cost of the item. This may cause a hold to be placed on your student account.

  • Technology cannot be renewed over the phone or online.

  • All technology and accompanying accessories must be returned directly to a library staff person at the library service desk.

  • After technology is returned it may not be available for immediate renewal due to the need for updates and regular maintenance.

  • Please log out of all personal accounts (i.e., iCloud, iTunes, Google, Amazon) prior to returning the device. The Library is not responsible for any lost files or unauthorized transactions.

Windows Laptops

Windows Laptops are available for 14-day check out and can be requested at the Library front desk.

  • Laptops must be signed into for the first time while the device is physically present on the campus WiFi network.

  • Do not shut down your laptop as it will disconnect you from the network and you will lose access

  • Laptops will automatically lock when overdue. The only way to unlock it is by returning it

Laptop policies and specifications are listed below: 

 Windows Laptops 
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors 

 Due 14 days from checkout 

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost  

 Replacement Cost: $450.00 

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors   

  Windows laptops are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Borrowers

  Windows laptops are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

Windows Laptop Specifications: Dell Latitude 3440

Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U (12 MB cache, 10 cores, up to 4.60 GHz Turbo)

Ports: USB C, USB, HDMI, Audio 

RAM: 8 GB

Weight:  (1.50 kg) 3.30 lb

Windows Laptop Specifications: Dell Latitude 3490

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U CPU, 1.60GHz

Ports: USB Type-A and USB Type-C, VGA, HDMI

RAM: 8 GB

Weight: 1.72 kg (3.79lbs)

Portable Chargers

Portable chargers are available for Same Day check out and can be requested at the Library front desk. 

Portable Chargers
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors  

  Same day, due by close of Library

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost  

Replacement Cost: $20.00 

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Intructors 

  Portable chargers are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Members

  Portable chargers are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

MacBook Chargers

MacBook chargers are available for 3 hour check out and can be requested at the Library front desk.

MacBook Chargers
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors  

  3 hour checkout

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost: 

 Apple 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter  

 Replacement Cost: $80.00 

 Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter  

 Replacement Cost: $45.00 

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Intructors 

  MacBook chargers are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Members

  MacBook chargers are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

Additional MacBook Charger Information:

Apple 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter Checkout Contains: 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, Power Adapter Extension Cable

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter Checkout Contains: 30W USB-C Power Adapter, Power Adapter Extension Cable, and USB-C Charging Cable

Headphones

Over-ear headphones are available for Same Day check out. Headphones can be checked out at the Library's front desk. 

Headphones
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
   Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors  

  Same day, due by close of Library

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost   

Replacement Cost: $30.00 

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Intructors 

  Headphones are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Members

  Headphones are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

Cables & Accessories

The Library has cables for Apple and Android phones, generic USB to micro USB devices, USB Type-C and Display ports to HDMI available for same day checkout.

Cables & Accessories
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors  

  Same day, due by close of Library, not renewable

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost   

Replacement Cost: $7.00 

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Intructors 

  Cables & accessories are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Members

  Cables & accessories are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

Calculators

Calculators are available for Same Day check out and can be requested at the Library front desk. 

 Calculators 
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors 

 Same day as checkout by close of library  

Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost  

TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator: $95.00

TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator: $18.00

TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator: $25.00

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors   

  Calculators are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Borrowers

  Calculators are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

Texas Instruments® TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator Specifications:
  • Dimensions: 7-3/10 in. X 3-1/2 in. X 1 0/1 in.
  • Manufacturer: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC.
  • Product Type : Scientific Graphing Calculator
  • Wide array of math and scientific functions. Includes functions for finance, calculus, trigonometry, equation solving, statistical, graphic, forecasting, engineering, logarithms, and hyperbolic functions.

Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator
  • Item Dimensions: 9.75 x 6.69 x 1.25 inches
  • Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
  • Product Type: Scientific Graphing Calculator
  • Ideal For: General math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Statistics, General science, Biology, Chemistry

Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator
  • Item Dimensions: 9.76 x 6.77 x 1.1 inches 
  • Manufacturer: Texas Instruments 
  • Product Type: Scientific Calculator 
  • Ideal for: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, College math, College science, College engineering 

Audio Equipment 

The Library has microphones available for 7 day checkout at the library's front desk. 

Microphones 
Patron Account Type
Checkout Period
    Fine / Bill Policy

 NS Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Instructors  

  7 day checkout, not renewable  

 Billed for item replacement cost if item is damaged or lost 

Replacement Cost:

Microphone: $45.00

 UNLV & CSN Students, Faculty, Staff, and Part-time Intructors 

  Audio items are not available for checkout to these patrons   N/A

 Community Members

  Audio items are not available for checkout to these patrons  N/A

 Microphone Specifications:
  • High-quality cardioid mic capsule inside provides reliable and accurate pickup.
  • All-in-one Microphone set: microphone with power cord, tripod desk stand with folding feet, mini shock mount, pop filter, and manual.
  • TONOR USB computer microphone is very suitable for gaming, online chatting, vocal recording, streaming, YouTube video, Skype etc. It is not compatible with Phones, iPad and Xbox.