Loanable Technology

2-Hour Loans: Orange Room Loanable Tech

We’ve partnered with The Orange Room on the first floor to provide all your short-term technology needs while you’re in the Main Library. The collection includes device chargers, headphones, adapters, and more! Located at the service desk in Rm 100.

Loanable Technology Desk Hours and Location

SUMMER HOURS:
10:30am-4:30pm, M-F
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Please DO NOT leave loanable technology items in a book drop or in another library.

Semester hours:
Monday to Thursday
10:30 am to 7:30 pm
Friday
10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
1 pm to 7:30 pm (New! Expanded hours for Spring 2023)
Loanable Technology Location:

The Loanable Technology Desk is located in Room 306 on the third floor of the Main Library (northeast corner). Click here for the Main Library map

Loanable Technology Policies and Procedures

Loanable Technology Checkout Procedure

  • Technology is available for loans of up to 10 days, depending on availability. Book in advance on your own device or visit the Loanable Technology Desk in Room 306 of the Main Library for walk-up service.
  • All users must agree to our terms and conditions at time of booking.
  • To pick up equipment at the Tech Desk, patrons must have a valid i-card.
  • In general, patrons may only book one item per category at a time. Email loanabletech@library.illinois.edu with questions.
  • All unclaimed bookings expire at closing time on the first day of the booking.

Loanable Technology Returns

  • Please do not place technology in library book drops
  • Items must be returned in person to the Loanable Technology Desk in Room 306 Main Library.
  • Items will not be discharged until after the tech desk receives and processes the items, which will mean a very minimal delay of discharge from your account.
  • If returning by mail, please account for shipping time to ensure items do not reach overdue status. Package appropriately, include your netid and library number and list the address on the package as:
    Attn: Main Library Loanable Technology
    Main Library Room 306
    1408 West Gregory Drive
    Urbana IL 61801
  • Billing question? go.library.illinois.edu/maintechbilling

Loan Information

  • General Loanable Tech items: up to 10 days, depending on availability
  • Overdue fines are $15/day
  • No renewals

All Policies and Procedures

View full loanable technology policies and procedures