About equipment lending

Items

The types of items available to borrow may include:

  • USB-C hub and cable
  • USB-C cable
  • USB to HDMI/digital AV adaptor  
  • USB-C charger
  • Four-port USB hub
  • Calculator
  • USB lightning charger

Items available for loan may be added or removed as needed.

Locations

The equipment kiosk is the red kiosk located in the lobby of Elizabeth Dafoe Library.

Students have access to the kiosk during the hours the building is open.  

Loan period

Equipment is available for a 4-hour loan period or until library closing if less than 4 hours remains.

Overdue fines

An overdue fine of $3 per hour is charged. 
Overdue fees continue to accumulate to a maximum of $50 until the item is returned.

Non-returns

There is an automatic $500 fine if you do not return the item within 3 days. For this reason, do not leave borrowed items unattended. 

Borrow an item

  1. Swipe with your student card to open the kiosk.  
  2. Take the packaged item from its stand in the kiosk.
  3. Ensure the kiosk door is closed.  
  4. You will receive an email confirming your loan. 

Return an item

  1. Return your item to the same kiosk it was borrowed from.
  2. Swipe with your student card to open the kiosk.
  3. Return the item to its stand in the same package you took it out in.
  4. You will receive an email confirming you returned the item.

Help

If you are having trouble with borrowing or returning an item, speak to staff at the library service desk or email dafoe@umanitoba.ca.