MLC Tech Lending
About
UGA students may request to borrow technology equipment online from the Miller Learning Center. Placing a request assures that an item is ready for you when you arrive at the Tech Lending desk.
For Spring 2021, laptop computers (24 hour loan), Canon DSLR cameras (7 day loan), tripods (7 day loan), and Mac laptop chargers (24 hour loan) are available.
Service Desk
Location:
Miller Learning Center, 3rd Floor East
Desk Phone:
(706) 542-4673
Renewal requests, login and tech problems, questions about equipment
Desk Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hours vary due to holidays, game days, and other situational factors. Please verify the service desk is open before coming to the MLC.
Equipment Rental
Place a Request
Requesting equipment indicates agreement to service terms of use. Equipment is not ready for pickup until you receive email notification. View requests and loans via GIL-Find catalog (access user account at the top right) links below. You cannot reserve an item for a specific date. As soon as the item is available your request will be processed, and the item put on hold. You will then have a limited time before that hold is cancelled.
Equipment
Additional Information About Requests and Borrowing
Laptops and chargers will be held for at least five open service hours after email notification is sent. Cameras and accessories will be held for two days. Your request will be canceled beyond this interval if the held item can fulfill a request for another patron. If the hold window has passed, please sign in to your library account with your MyID and view "Requests" to check on the status before coming to pick up.
If you need to borrow a laptop and don't have a preferred operating system (Windows or Mac), you can place a request for one of each type. When one of the two requests is filled, please cancel the other request as a courtesy to other students.
If you have requested multiple items, please note that they may not be pulled and held for you at the same time, depending on availability. Your email notification should indicate which item is available for you. If you are requesting audiovisual equipment with a two day hold window, you may want to wait until you have received notification for all (or most) items.
You cannot place requests for two of the same item. If you need to borrow multiple pieces of the same type of equipment at the same time, please submit a question with more information about your need. We will consider exceptions on a case by case basis depending on current availability.
Equipment Rental
Picking up and Returning Equipment
Items are not ready until email notification is sent. Equipment is ready for pickup when you receive an email from maincirc@uga.edu with the subject "UGA Libraries - Ready for pickup." Exact due date and time will be established at check out. Advanced booking and extended loans are not available.
Pick Up After Notification
After receiving notification from maincirc@uga.edu that your requested item is ready:
- Bring UGA ID or official photo ID to the 3rd Floor East of the MLC during service hours.
- Present your ID to staff and tell them you have received notice that equipment is ready for you to pick up.
- Follow staff's guidance to verify components and complete the check out process.
- Pay attention to the due date and time of your loan. Log into your library account to confirm.
Return Items Before Due Date and Time
- Bring ID and equipment with all components to the 3rd Floor of the MLC during service hours. Do not leave items at an unattended desk.
- Present ID to staff and tell them you are returning equipment.
- Follow staff's guidance to place equipment in the provided bin and hold up item barcode for scan.
- Wait until staff indicates you are set before leaving.
Equipment Rental
Terms of Use
Borrowers must be currently enrolled for credit at the University of Georgia. Faculty and staff who are not students should investigate the equipment available for loan from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).
Borrowers agree to return equipment during open service hours prior to the due date and time established at check out. Loans will be automatically extended in case of UGA campus or MLC building closure.
Student borrowers agree to contact the Miller Learning Center in the following situations:
- Equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen.
- They cannot honor return equipment on time due to emergency, including COVID isolation or quarantine.
Borrowers understand that egregious or repeated failure to honor the terms of use will be penalized. A police report will be filed for lost or stolen technology.
Renewals are not guaranteed.
Late Fees
Items returned past due will incur charges. Payments can be made at the MLC Administrative Office in 373 or over the phone at 706-542-7000 during business hours (8am - 5pm) Monday - Friday.
Laptops
- Hourly fee: $10 per hour
Personal Computing Accessories
- Hourly fee: $1 per hour
Audiovisual Acessories
- Daily fee: $20 per day
Audiovisual Equipment
- Daily fee: $5 per day
Loss
Students assume risk when they borrow technology and should treat equipment with care. Borrowers are liable for replacement cost if equipment, components, or accessories are lost. Report lost or misplaced equipment ASAP via our contact form to maximize chances of recovering items.
Damage
Some damage is inevitable over time due to wear and tear. Please report physical damage, technical malfunction, and/or missing components ASAP. Borrowers may be held financially responsible if negligent or careless behavior leads to damage.
Abandonment
Do not leave items at an unattended desk.
Emergencies
Borrowers in emergency situations, including those related to COVID-19, should contact the MLC to avoid charges or loss of access.
Equitable Access
This collection is intended for all students at the University of Georgia, but inventory is limited. Borrowers should honor due dates to help us serve their fellow students equitably. Students should return equipment that they are not actively using. Please protect equipment: do not leave items unattended in public spaces or visible in vehicles.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can borrow?
Enrolled students at UGA. An individual's access to Tech Lending equipment may be restricted if they do not follow the terms of use.
Is this service free?
Technology loans are free if equipment is returned on time with all components and no evidence of misuse or negligence. This equipment is in high demand, be courteous to other students and avoid overdue charges. Renewals may be available (up to two renewals) if there are no other students waiting for the item. Contact for renewals: 706-542-4673. Renewals are not guaranteed.
Is it safe to borrow during COVID-19?
Equipment will be treated with UGA Facilities Management Division approved disinfectant between loans. Wash hands frequently in general practice, but especially when using shared items. It is courteous to wear a mask while using shared equipment.
What if I have COVID-19 or am quarantined?
If you become isolated or quarantined while you have an item checked out, you are still responsible for notifying the MLC. We will advise on safe return of equipment. Students must also be in contact with Student Care and Outreach.
If you need access to a laptop during isolation or quarantine, contact Student Care and Outreach for arrangements.
When will my item be ready?
Equipment may not be available for same-day pick up. External factors may delay preparation. Equipment is not ready until you receive email notification.
Requests submitted during service hours for in-stock items have an estimated preparation time of 15 minutes to an hour.
Requests submitted after service hours for in-stock items have an estimated preparation time of 1 - 2 hours after service re-opens.
Requests for unavailable equipment will be entered into a queue to receive items as they return. Requests for laptops and computing equipment remain active for 5 hours; audiovisual item requests remain active for 2 days unless canceled/no longer needed.
Can I renew my loan?
Renewals are not guaranteed; please be prepared to return items before due date and time determined at check out. Renewal requests will be denied if there is a waiting list for item type. Call the 3rd floor Tech Lending desk for renewals at 706-542-4673.