Library Laptop Kiosk

Self-service kiosks at McHenry Library and the Science & Engineering Library. Check out Dell Windows laptops or power banks for academic use by students.

  • Easy checkout and return using your active CruzID
  • Laptops come with pre-installed software and applications available through your CruzID
  • Equipped with the latest UCSC security software for protection
  • Each kiosk holds 24 laptops and 12 power banks
  • All personal information and activity are erased when you return a device
  • Devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Kiosks are available during library business hours
  • Students can return and immediately check out another laptop if available and if no one is waiting
  • Learn more about Library Laptop Kiosks in the ITS Knowledge Base

Laptop equipment is free for the first 24 hours. After that, daily fees apply. Learn more about costs.

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Last modified: Apr 28, 2025