Hardware and Technology

Hardware and Technology

To check out laptops, accessories, and other hardware, visit the Pitts Theology Library circulation desk. Please review the loan policy below before checking out materials.

Six-Day Loans

Three-Day Loans

Three-Hour Loans

  • USB flash drives. 
  • Headphones. 
  • Microphone. 
  • Presentation remote/laser pointer. 
  • External hard drive.
  • Portable disc drive.

Please note that these materials are not intended to replace a need for personal computing hardware/software. Rather, they are intended to provide you with short-term access (up to 6 days at a time) when you need a computer or accessories for a short-term need (for example, a personal computer problem, a desire to test out a new computer system, the need to write a paper outside of library hours, or the use of specialized software installed on one of the library’s computers).

Hardware and Technology Loan Policy (View as PDF)

  • Checkout limited to current Emory students, faculty, and staff.
  • Items on 3-day loans can be renewed once for a maximum of 6 days.
  • Items on 6-day or 3-hour loans cannot be renewed.
  • After the renewal period, all materials must be returned to the library and cannot be immediately checked out again.
  • Patrons are responsible for covering the cost of replacing/repairing damaged equipment. When checking out the equipment, the patron agrees that the equipment is in proper working order without major cosmetic or functional damage. Staff will inspect the item upon return, and the patron will be responsible for the cost related to any damage on the item.
  • Overdue materials accrue fines beginning the moment they are overdue.
  • Fines:
    • Laptops: $5 per hour
    • Accessories: $1 per hour
  • Materials are marked LOST (i.e., subject to replacement fees) once they are 72 hours overdue.
  • LOST fees are determined by current replacement cost; as of 2023, this is up to $1,000 for most laptops.