Short term library laptop loans service

Where?

Laptops are available for borrowing from the following libraries.

Main Library 

Art and Architecture Library

Edinburgh College of Art Library 

Law Library

Moray House Library 

New College Library

Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library 

Royal Infirmary Library

The Lady Smith of Kelvin Veterinary Library

Western General Hospital Library

How?

Laptops can be borrowed from the Helpdesk in each of the libraries listed above. In addition, in the Main Library and Noreen and Kenneth Murray library students can issue laptops to themselves using the self-service laptop cabinet. In the Main Library, this is located in the High Use Books (HUB) collection. In Murray Library, it is on the first floor. You will need to register with the EdHelp service desk before using the self-service laptop cabinet for the first time.

Many buildings in the University have multiple wireless access points ensuring that students can be more flexible with their study patterns and not be restricted to using the 'fixed' Open Access Labs.

Wireless access points

In order to use the laptops, students should register for University of Edinburgh wireless and VPN services.

Register for wireless and VPN

Laptops can be borrowed for a maximum of 28 days. They cannot be renewed after this period, either online or in person. 

If you need a laptop for a longer period and are in a situation of financial hardship please consider our Medium and long term laptop loan service.

Medium and long term laptop loan service for students in hardship

Laptops must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.

All laptops come with a carry case, power cable, adaptor and information sheet.

Terms and conditions

Short Term Laptop Loan Service

• Laptops can be borrowed for a maximum of 28 days. They cannot be renewed after this period, either online or in person.
• The laptop is for your sole use and must not be transferred.
• Fines will be charged for late return of £6 per day or part thereof, so make sure to leave enough time to return it.
• Return laptop and all loaned accessories to the library desk you borrowed them from by the due date.**
• Any correspondence will be sent by email to your sms University account.
• Theft, loss or damage to the laptop or accessories may result in charges for repair, or replacement costs.
• You are responsible for the safety and security of the laptop and accessories whilst the machine is on loan to you. Please do not leave it unattended.

**Note: at Main Library Reception there is a limited capacity to store laptops brought for return when the Helpdesk is closed. These cannot be renewed and will remain on your library record until checked and discharged by Helpdesk staff. You will not be able to issue another laptop until this is done.