The Caltech Library offers a variety of technology for check out at the TechHub (Caltech Hall first floor) and Sherman Fairchild Library circulation desk. Most technology can be reserved. Visit the equipment reservation page for more information.
There is no charge to check out any of the equipment but you may be charged an overdue fine or replacement fee if items are not returned on time, damaged, or lost.
At check out, you will need to read and sign a "Laptop/eDevice Policy & Authorization" form.
Different eDevices have different loan periods so please verify the due date before leaving the library. Overdue items will result in fines and blocked accounts.
If you believe you cannot return the item on time, please contact the library.
All items should be returned directly to either the TechHub or Sherman Fairchild Library circulation desk.
The item must not be left unattended for any reason.
You assume full responsibility for the item while it is checked out to you.
Cameras, Blu-Ray players, and projectors may be reserved under the following conditions:
Caltech's iPad Loaner Program will provide iPads and Apple Pencils to students for online collaboration and course work during the 2020, 2021, and 2022 academic year.
Visit http://learn.caltech.edu/tech-tools/iPad-Loaner for information about the program. Contact library@caltech.edu with any questions about the program not answered on that page. Contact amt@caltech.edu to troubleshoot using a loaner iPad for online collaboration.
Important: Before returning an iPad to the Library please read and follow the iPad Reset Process.
The Blu-ray players and external drives are available for 3 hours while classes are in session and for 24 hours during the summer.
TechHub - Caltech Hall 1st Floor (3 day loan)
Sherman Fairchild Library - 1st Floor