Laptops are available to loan to current VIU students only. Bring your VIU card to the Library Service Desk to check out a laptop for up to 3 days. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Laptops cannot be renewed and must be returned, on-time, to the Library Service Desk during open hours. Overdue laptops accrue fines of $10 per day.
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Students and employees also have access to desktop computers at the Nanaimo, Cowichan, and tiwšɛmawtxw campuses. Visit this link for a full list of the computer labs at VIU.
The majority of the collection are Dell Latitude 5400s with 14-inch screens. The Nanaimo campus also has a small number of Dell Latitude 5410s with 14-inch touchscreens, and the Cowichan campus has one Apple MacBook Pro with a 13-inch screen.
What's included:
Students acknowledge that they will be responsible for the proper use of the equipment they are borrowing from Vancouver Island University (VIU) Library, in accordance with the VIU Use of Information Technology policy (45.01) and the following terms:
VIU-issued technology, including computers, are public. VIU Library takes all necessary measures to ensure that personal data is securely erased after each use. However:
VIU students should understand how to use university technology safely and appropriately. Please read the below Use of Information Technology policy before using campus technology including computers and campus wireless access.
VIU Library | email:library@viu.ca | Nanaimo: 250.740.6330 | Cowichan: 250.746.3517 | tiwšɛmawtxʷ: 1.888.920.2221 ext.6330 |
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