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Technology Lending Program

The University Library Technology Lending Program offers a selection of devices for students to check out free of charge. 

MacBook Air Laptops

Eligibility: Cal Poly Pomona Students in good standing who currently DO NOT have an iPad checked out from the library.

Comes with:

  • MacBook Air 13-inch (MacOS, M1 chip, 256GB SD)
  • USB-C Power Wall Adapter 
  • USB-C Charging Cable 

Daily Overdue Fines Apply: $50.00 per day.

Lost/Replacement Fines Apply: $1,000.00

Please note: The Technology Loan Agreement Form should be completed prior to coming to the 2nd floor Circulation Desk to check out any Tech Lending devices.

MacBook Lending

  • MacBook Air laptops borrowed through Tech Lending require authentification with your Bronco username and password.
    • Eduroam network setup is necessary for Tech Lending items at time of checkout.
  • Printing has been disabled on Tech Lending items due to campus security.
  • Avoid saving data to the hard drive or desktop as it will be lost when the device is returned.
  • Students are not permitted to install additional software on iPads.
    • Access to class required programs are available from an Internet browser by using the Virtual Software Lab.
    • Applications are available to download directly from the Apple App Store.
  • Technology items are owned and managed by the Cal Poly University, these items do not have the same functionality or accessibility a personally owned device is capable of.
  • Any misuse of borrowed Technology items for illegal purposes, unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material in any format, or transmission of threatening, harassing, defamatory or obscene materials is strictly prohibited.

Tech lending is a privilege that will be revoked if the service is misused.