Q. Can I borrow a laptop?

Yes, there are Windows laptops available for loan across several sites around the University as well as MacBooks for loan from the Student Life Building.

Where are the laptops?

Aldham Robarts Library, Avril Robarts Library, Student Life Building, Redmonds Building and the Byrom Street Pavilion. The Student Life Building also has 48 Apple MacBooks available to loan. Where to Find a loan laptop.

Please Note: The laptops will work off-campus after you have logged in to the device once on campus. This needs to be done every time you borrow a laptop.

How do I borrow a laptop?

You will need your University card to borrow a laptop. Tap your card on the unit and a light flashes on the locker containing the laptop that you can borrow. On-screen instructions show you what to do. Instructions on how to Borrow a Laptop. The laptop loan is registered to your library account and you will receive an email receipt confirmation. The laptop will become 'Lost' a day after it goes overdue charging you the replacement cost and blocking further borrowing. Unfortunately it is not possible to renew a laptop loan.

How long can I borrow a laptop for?

Laptops are available either for Same Day Loan or 7 Day Loan. All the laptops will work anywhere as long as you have Wi-Fi access. Please note: you will need to log on to the laptop on campus before the laptop will work off campus.

Same Day Loan laptops will be loaned to you until 11.59pm on the day that you borrow it. 7 Day Loan laptops will be loaned to you until 11.59pm 7 days after you borrow it. 

You must return the laptop by the due date, or before the building closes, whichever is earlier. Full opening hours for the Library sites are available at Visiting the Library. For other buildings please check opening hours with local staff.

How do I return a laptop?

You will need your University card to return a laptop. Tap your card on the unit and a light flashes on the locker to which you should return the laptop. On-screen instructions show you what to do. Instructions on how to Return a Laptop.

It is important that you plug the laptop back into the charging cable when you return it to the cabinet and that the charging light illuminates, otherwise the laptop will not be returned from your account. You must also return the charger issued with the device. You will receive an email receipt when you return a laptop.

Terms and Conditions

You must return the laptop by 11.59pm on the due date, or when the building closes, whichever is earlier.

If you do not return your laptop on time it will be set to ‘lost’ on the system on the following day and you will be charged £840 for its replacement (£2680 for a MacBook). Your Library Account will be blocked until the laptop is returned or paid for. You may also be charged if the laptop is damaged whilst in your possession.

Please read the LJMU Laptop Loans - Terms and Conditions.

How can I get help with a loan laptop?

If there's a problem with a laptop or you need assistance, please Contact the Library.