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Introduction

 

By borrowing equipment from the Tech Commons you are taking responsibility for returning the equipment on time and in the condition you received it. Tech Commons will charge fines for late returns, loss, or damage to equipment. Tech Commons equipment is intended to facilitate learning and support functions and campus-life.

 

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Borrowers must agree to the following:

 

 


General Loan Policies

 

  • Biola students, faculty, and staff may borrow equipment at Tech Commons with a valid Biola ID card.
  • Loans for personal use are not allowed (examples include weddings or home events).
  • Borrowers should be aware of the value and operation of equipment before they borrow it, see here.
  • Equipment must be returned to Tech Commons and checked in by a staff member during open hours **link to hours**. No other service desk at the library will receive borrowed equipment, and you cannot leave the equipment at any location without checking it in.
  • Tech Commons may revoke checkout privileges due to misuse, damage, loss, or for other reasons at the discretion of Tech Commons.
  • Borrowers with account holds due to fines or overdue items need to pay the fine to release the hold on their account.

 

 


Terms of Equipment Loan

 

  • Borrowers can check out equipment for up to 3 days.

  • Borrowers can check out up to 3 kits and 4 supplemental items at one time.

  • Borrowers may renew equipment in hand if another borrower has not reserved it.

  • Data storage - borrowers must backup and remove data from audio and video recorders before returning them to Tech Commons. Tech Commons staff will not take responsibility for data left on devices when returned.

  • Tech Commons will enforce late fees for equipment checked in after the due date. **link to late fee structure** Borrowers can petition for a fee waiver or reduction by submitting this form. **link to form**

  • Borrowers may not give equipment to others while signed out to him/her.


Equipment Reservations

 

  • Biola students, staff, and faculty may reserve equipment by filling out the Tech Commons Request form or calling (562) 903-4808, or in person during open hours (reservations by voice mail are not accepted).

  • Tech Commons fills reservations in the order they are received.

  • Borrowers can pick up reserved equipment early if available.

  • Please note that the reservation request must be approved by a Tech Commons staff member and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the date that the equipment is needed. You will receive an email when your request has been processed. Requests submitted less than 48 hours in advance may be denied depending on current demands on the department, or availability of equipment.


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