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Makerspace : Technology for Loan

Equipment for Loan

In addition to the laptop lending service, the library offers a wide variety of media and technology equipment that is available to borrow for free, including VR headsets, gimbals, 360 cameras, tripods and much more.  Items can be borrowed from the Makerspace (GL1-035) by current UL students, faculty and staff, and items may be taken out of the library.

Equipment Lending Collection / Return times

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 4.45pm  

Weekends: Closed

 

A full list of what equipment is available to borrow can be found by clicking on this link . 

Equipment may be collected and returned within the following hours, from the Library Makerspace GL1-035:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 4:45pm
Weekends: Closed

 

Equipment must not be placed in the library book drop bin, or left at the main information desk. This ensures the equipment will be checked in properly and the borrower will not incur any penalties for not returning it.

We will continue to grow our technology library based on campus tech-based needs, and we're open to suggestions for technology that you would like us to consider purchasing - if you have a suggestion or feedback, please let us know here.

Equipment: Terms & Conditions

Borrowing Equipment

  • A valid UL ID card is required.
  • Equipment must be reserved online and can only be checked out during Equipment Lending opening hours.
  • All items have a set borrowing period and this can differ between items, this is to ensure availability to others.
  • Failure to return equipment in a timely manner may result in a suspension of borrowing privileges.
  • Equipment training will be offered in the Makerspace to get you started.
  • Some itmes will only be loaned after an induction on the item, i.e. VR headsets.
  • Allow at least five minutes for Tech Lending staff to check the equipment as they will need to confirm all items are included with the equipment and that they are in working condition.
  • Submitting a reservation indicates acceptance of our Equipment booking policies.

Returning Equipment

  • All items must be returned 'complete' for checking, to the Makerspace GL1-035, during Equipment Lending opening hours.
  • Equipment must not be placed in the library book drop bin, or left at the main information desk. This ensures the equipment will be checked in properly and the borrower will not incur any penalties for not returning it.
  • Allow at least five minutes for library staff to check the equipment as they will need to confirm receipt of all items included with the equipment and that the pieces are in working condition

Renewals

  • At this time, equipment can not be renewed - please return borrowed items on time to allow others to use this service.

Fees

  • All equipment is free to borrow and may be taken out of the library.
  • Replacement fees: After 72 hours of being overdue, the equipment will automatically be considered lost or stolen and you will be billed for the replacement cost. Replacement costs for equipment will be listed in the item description.
  • You are responsible for the equipment you borrow.
  • If any equipment is stolen or damaged while it is checked out to you, you are responsible.

Do not leave equipment unattended at any time.  Equipment is not transferrable so do not share equipment with anyone.  All equipment must be returned by the user who checked it out.

If any issues arise while you are using equipment, please bring it to the attention of library staff immediately by emailing us at librarymakerspace@ul.ie