iPad Lending Policy
The Robert W. Van Houten Library lends iPad2s and peripheral equipment to NJIT students for in-library use and to NJIT faculty for 24-hour use. The iPad Lending Program encourages the use of mobile technology and portable devices to access online resources.
General Information
- Present your current NJIT-ID card with a library barcode to the staff at the Circulation Desk. Your NJIT-ID will be kept until iPad is returned undamaged.
- iPads are available first-come, first-serve basis with a wait list.
- Sign the iPad Equipment Liability Agreement form.
- Holds for iPads are not permitted.
Loan Period
- For Students: the loan period for an iPad is three (3) hours with one renewal for an additional three (3) hour unless there is a wait list. The iPad may not be taken outside of the library.
- For Faculty: the loan period for an iPad is twenty-four (24) hours with no renewals.
Fines and Liability
- Borrowers are solely responsible for lost, damaged, theft or more than 24 hours overdue of the iPad + peripherals equipment.
- If an iPad is not returned at the end of the loan period, the borrower will be charged a $20.00 per hour late fee, not to exceed $50 within a 24 hours period.
- Borrowers will be charged an overdue fee, replacement and processing fees.
- Your library borrowing privileges may be revoked if you have unpaid fines and overdue, lost or damaged items, including late return of a borrowed iPad.
- Any unresolved disputes will be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students for resolution.
iPad 2 | Overdue Fee | Replacement Fee | Processing Fee |
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iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) with smart cover |
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed $50 within 24 hours Billed for replacement after 24 hours overdue |
$717.00 | $25.00 |
iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) with smart cover, iPad box, power adapter, charging/synching cable and VGA cable |
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed $50 within 24 hours Billed for replacement after 24 hours overdue |
$746.00 | $25.00 |
Return the iPad + peripherals equipment to the staff at the Circulation Desk at the end of the loan period.