- UCSF personnel and students with a current Library Borrower Account are eligible to borrow laptops, headphones, and device chargers from the Parnassus Library service desk
- All equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Borrowers agree to assume responsibility for borrowed equipment, and are responsible for any fees incurred for damages sustained while laptop is in their possession
Mac Laptops

- 4 hour loan period
- Software: Microsoft Office, Safari
- Accessories: case, mouse, and power adapter
Miscellaneous Accessories

- Over-the-ear headphones
- Mac laptop chargers
- iPhone chargers
- Mac Mini DisplayPort adapters
Fees for Damage
- Users will not be charged for general wear and tear
- However, if a device or any of its parts are lost, stolen, damaged, or not returned, users are responsible
- In addition, a block may be placed on all Library borrowing privileges until the issue is resolved
Damage | Fee |
---|---|
Total destruction, failure to return laptop, or intentional vandalism | Full cost of a replacement, approx. $3,000 |
Food/liquid on the equipment or surface damage that impairs operation | $500 - $3,000 based on severity |
Laptop display hinge broken | $100 - $500 based on severity |
Missing or damaged case, mouse, power adapter, display adapter, or headphones | $30 - $250 |
Late return of laptop | $20 minimum fee. May result in loss of borrowing privileges. |