Technology Loaner Pool
As part of our commitment to supporting your academic and professional journey, we are introducing the Technology Loaner Pool, where we will provide SoN Staff & Faculty with temporary devices.
Features
- Quarterly Loan Periods: Borrow devices for a day, a week, or up to a quarter.
- Wide Range of Devices: Access a variety of devices, including laptops, tablets, and accessories.
- Easy Reservation System: Conveniently reserve devices online through a user-friendly portal.
- Technical Support: Receive comprehensive technical support and troubleshooting assistance.
- Seamless Integration: Devices come pre-configured to integrate smoothly with your existing systems and applications.
Availability
- SoN Faculty
- SoN Staff
Cost
- This service is part of the offerings provided by the SoN IT Service Desk.
Supported Platforms
- Loans can include PC’s or Mac’s.
Loan Types
Quarterly Loan
Available to Lecturers, Research Assistants (RA’s), and Teaching Assistants (TA’s). Borrow a laptop for the entire academic quarter to support your employment duties.
Short-Term Loan
Available to customers for short-term use, typically ranging from a few days to a week. This may include:
- Guest speakers
- Forgotten equipment
- Classroom presentation and events
Devices Offered
- Microsoft Surface Go
- Microsoft Surface Laptop (models may vary)
- Microsoft Surface Pro (models may vary)
- Apple iPad (models may vary)
- Apple MacBook Pro (models may vary)
- Audio Recorders
Getting Started
Please note that all loaner and extended checkout devices are subject to availability and may have specific usage policies and guidelines. It is important to adhere to these guidelines to ensure fair and efficient utilization of resources for all customers.
- Submit a Request: To request a device, customers can submit an IT Request detailing the loan’s purpose, the specific device required, and the loan duration.
- Confirmation & Notice via a Cheqroom Automated Reminder: After submitting a request, customers should expect an automated checkout reminder from Cheqroom via email, it will not come from sonhelp@uw.edu.
- Pick Up & Return: Customers will receive an automated email from Cheqroom detailing the items to be returned and the return date. Device pickup and return are facilitated through the Tech Lockers.
If you have any questions or need help, please contact the SoN IT Service Desk.
View the linked resources below for additional information.
Q: What if I need a computer again next quarter?
A: Return the device by the end of the quarter and submit a request for a new loan.
Q: What if a Nursing student needs to borrow a computer?
A: Students should use the Student Technology Loan Program.
Q: Can I borrow a computer for my research needs?
A: Research-related computing must be supported by a grant or departmental funds and is not covered under the loaner program.
