As part of our continued support for digital scholarship, as well as the general enjoyment of the CWRU community, the Freedman Center lends a variety of equipment.
What?
KSL lends specialized equipment to students and employees. Equipment is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Where, How, and Who?
All the equipment is lent at the Service Center on the first floor of Kelvin Smith Library. CWRU students, faculty and staff are welcome to borrow equipment. The person who borrows the equipment is held responsible for any equipment breakage or loss. Therefore, we strongly recommend against asking or letting friends return equipment for you.
How Much?
There is no cost to borrow any of the equipment.
How Long?
All equipment lends for 5 days. Due to limited supply, loaned equipment is not renewable and cannot be re-checked out on the same day due. The library also offers a laptop kiosk on the first floor for 3 hour, library use only checkouts.
Fines
Equipment must be returned to Service Center staff before the Service Center closes.
Returns made on the due date after Service Center closing will be considered late. When returning equipment, do not just drop it on the counter. Please wait for staff to confirm that all equipment has been cleared from your account.
Devices, 5-day loan: $5.00 per day late
Damage and Replacement Fees
Borrowers assume the responsibility of keeping items secure and in proper working condition throughout the loan. Each piece of equipment is inspected by staff upon return. If damage is suspected, the borrower will be notified if any further action is required.
If during your loan the item stops working properly, please let us know as soon as possible.
For equipment that is damaged, lost, or stolen, fees will be assessed. As the cost of each device varies, so does the replacement fee. We cannot accept equipment purchased by the borrower as a substitute.