Technology Borrowing

Laptop Lending

All borrowers must hold a valid UBC Library card and sign the Laptop Borrower Agreement. Laptop loan periods will vary by UBC Library branch. Enquire at the branch circulation desk for specific loan periods and return times. Laptops are non-renewable and non-requestable.

Laptop computers are available at:

• Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk, Level 3
• Koerner Library at the Circulation Desk, Entrance Level (FL 3)
• Woodward Library at the Information Desk, Entrance Level
• David Lam Library at the Circulation Desk, Entrance Level

To see up-to-date availability, check the Laptop Computer entry in the UBC library catalogue.

To read about the Fines Policy for laptops and other items please see Loans Policies and Fines.

For more information on using the laptops, please see our Laptop Usage Guide.

Other Technology

Chapman Learning Commons

The Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk on level 3 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre has the equipment below available for loan to UBC students, faculty & staff. To find more information about equipment, including images and loan policies, visit the Chapman Learning Commons page. :

Canaccord Learning Commons

The Canaccord Learning Commons also has equipment for loan to students in the Sauder School of Business. For more information, please visit the myBCom website.

Arduino Prototyping Platform

Courtesy of the Engineering Physics Department, six Arduino boards are available for 3-day loan to UBC students, faculty & staff. More information is available from the Engineering Physics Project Lab.
For up to date availability, please see our holdings information page

• Woodward Library Information Desk

Kill A Watt Meters

UBC Library has partnered with the Sustainability Office. These devices monitor energy usage of electrical equipment. For more information, see this news article. They are available at:

• Koerner Library
• Woodward Library

For up to date availability, please see our holdings information page.

Technology loans are available at the Library Service Desk. Available items include adapters, laptops, the Inclusive Technology Lab borrowing collection, and calculators. A Technology Borrowing Agreement must be completed annually before borrowing laptops and ITL technology. Items must be returned at the Library Service Desk.