Laptop Loan Program

The Library offers wireless circulating laptop computers for LaGuardia student use (there is also a separate laptop collection for faculty use). Funded by a capital budget grant from the Office of the Queens Borough President, 34 laptops will be available for on campus and home use by students.

Currently registered students may borrow these Dell instruments, loaded with Windows XP and Internet browser software, from the Media Desk in E-101 for three days for on campus or home use.

Laptops are equipped with: Microsoft Office XP, which includes Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. In addition, Maple and SSPS statistical software are available. All computers can access the Internet wirelessly.

Students must register at the Media Desk and sign off on the security policy, and are requested to be patient with these requirements. Although standard proficiency with laptop operation will be assumed, Media will provide a Frequently Asked Questions illustrated brochure describing basic procedures, as well as limited staff technical support for troubleshooting.