Digital Equipment for Loan

1.   Equipment available for Loan

Item	Loan Policy	Quantity
Wireless Mouse	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $200	2
Power Adapter with charge cable (USB-C)	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $200	2
USB-C to USB Adapter	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $200	2
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (USB-C / HDMI / USB)	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $200	1
Headphone with Microphone	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $200	3
Notebook computers (Windows / Mac)	4 hours Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time Library use only Overdue fines $20 per hour, maximum $1,000	Windows: 14 Mac: 8

2.   Eligibility

• Only current HKBU faculty, staff, or students are eligible to borrow the equipment.
• Your library account must be in good standing without being blocked by fines or suspension.

3.   Loan Rule

• Loan period:  4 hours (Must be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time)
• Loan quota:  1 equipment / type
• No renewal / advanced booking / placing hold.
• It is strictly prohibited to:
  • Borrow the equipment overnight.
  • Take the equipment out of the Main Library.

4.   Fines & Charges

• Overdue fines per item
  • Notebook: $20 per hour, maximum $1,000
  • IT accessories: $20 per hour, maximum $200

• Lost / damage charges: The actual replacement or repairing costs + $60 processing fee.
• You will be asked to sign an “Acknowledgment of Damaged Equipment” form if the equipment is returned with damages.
• Failure to pay the fines / charges will result in the suspension of library privileges until the payment is settled.

5.   Borrowing

• All equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
• Present your valid HKBU staff / student card in person at the User Services Counter.
• It is your responsibility to examine the condition of the equipment upon checkout. Please report any defects or malfunctions to the counter once they are found.

6.   Returning

• Return the equipment to the User Services Counter in person.
• Leave the laptop / MacBook open when returning for inspection.
• All equipment has to be returned 1 hour before the User Services Counter’s closing time.

7.   Liability

• NEVER leave the equipment unattended.
• Take good care of the equipment.
• Don’t add / remove / modify any hardware or software in the laptops / MacBooks.
• Use the laptops / MacBooks solely for academic or educational purposes.
• Observe copyright law. You are responsible for any consequences arising from inappropriate uploading and/or downloading of any copyright-protected files.
• All data will be erased upon reboot of the laptops / MacBooks; save all documents on an external storage. The Library is not responsible for any leakage of personal data or data loss due to hardware / software / logout failure.
• The above guidelines are subject to review and change by Hong Kong Baptist University Library as appropriate without prior notice.

Last updated: 27 September 2023