Library Services Quick Guide

Laptops requested for Fall 2025 will be available for pickup no sooner than August 25. 

You will receive an e-mail in your Winthrop e-mail account when your device is available.

Laptops will be due back by December 17, 2025.

The library works in collaboration with Computing and Technology Services to make a limited number of laptop computers available for semester loan to students. 

•  E-mail your request to servicedesk@winthrop.edu. 
  • Use or include your Winthrop e-mail address.

•  Requests are processed in the order received. The library assumes equal need on the part of  all students, and will not make exceptions to this process.

  • Only students with a valid registration for the current term may request laptops. If you are not yet registered or enrolled, you must complete this process prior to placing your request. 

• Laptops checked out for Fall Semester are due back December 17, 2025 and may not be renewed.

• You will receive a notice in your Winthrop e-mail when your laptop is ready for pickup. 

• Laptops can be picked up at the User Services Desk during posted library hours.

  • Due to a variety of policy and safety concerns, the library can no longer ship laptops.

• You will receive a laptop, charger, policy sheet, instructional information, and a return box.

• Students must be currently enrolled in classes at Winthrop to borrow laptops.

• Laptops checked out for the Fall 2025 semester are due back to the library by December 17, 2025 and may not be renewed. There are no exceptions to the renewal policy.

• Borrowers who don't return their laptops by the billing date will incur a $2200 charge on their Winthrop accounts. $200 of this is non-refundable. 

• Students who are not registered for subsequent semesters will be billed immediately upon completion of their last registered term. 

• Continuing students who return laptops 30 days or more past the due date will be charged a replacement fee and blocked from technology checkouts for one calendar year.

• Patrons who return laptops in poor condition will be blocked from further technology checkouts for one calendar year. This is in addition to any applicable repair or replacement charges.

• The library does not recommend returning laptops US via mail or other shipping service; however, if you do ship your device, please be aware that you are responsible for the laptop until it is received by the library in good condition.

• All loaner laptops are model Dell Latitude 7440, and have a standard setup. The library does not have Macs or other models to lend. 

• Mac desktops are available on the main floor of the library

• Winthrop University has the sole authority to determine the need for, and initiate repairs to devices. The borrower is responsible for damages that occur while the device is in their possession. This includes loss or damage during return shipping.

• Faculty and staff computing needs are managed by the Winthrop University Computing and Technology Department.