Library Laptops

Currently the Library has several laptops available for check-out to the faculty and staff of NWTC for college-related activities.

Laptops can only be checked out to NWTC Faculty or Staff members.
Laptops circulate for 2 weeks at a time and can only be renewed if there is no waiting list.
Laptops can be renewed for a total of 3 times before they must be returned to the Library. If there is no waiting list, the patron will be allowed to check out a different laptop at that time and will get to renew that laptop 3 times (unless a waiting list is formed).
Exceptions to this policy will only be made per a request from a Dean, Vice-President, or President.

A laptop can be reserved for check out by contacting Don Whitson (920-498-6289) or, in the evening, Simon Yang (920-498-5694). Please check with Don in advance to make sure that the laptop has the software and hardware that you need.

These laptops can connect into the NWTC computer network, but access to a live data port, a patch cable, and a NWTC network login are required.

Note: The laptops have an internal modem, but the special software necessary to access the internet is not installed and no Internet Service Provider is supplied. The laptops also do not have wireless cards.

Laptop Use Guidelines

To ensure that this laptop remains in good working order, please read the following guidelines. If you have any questions and/or problems with the laptop contact Don Whitson (920-498-6289) or, in the evening, Simon Yang (920-498-5694).

Do's:

Attach the external mouse to the back of the laptop prior to turning it on. (Mouse port is located on the back of laptop, behind the hinged door)
Keep food and drinks away from the laptop.
Always place the laptop in its padded carrying case before transporting it
Turn the laptop off and place in its closed position any time it is moved.
Clean the screen only with a soft, lint free cloth not harsh cleaners like Windex, alcohol, or ammonia.
Store the laptop in a locked drawer or cabinet if leaving it in your workspace
Remove all stored files and disks from the computer before returning it. To ensure your privacy, the Library Computer lab aide will remove any files remaining on the computer once it is returned to the library.
Make sure that the power cord and external mouse are returned with the laptop.
Unplug the power cord and the modem from the wall when a storm is approaching as lightning can zap power and phone lines.
Report any problems you experienced with the laptop to the Library staff when returning it.

Don'ts

Do not alter, delete or copy any software loaded on the laptop. Do not alter the existing configurations.
Do not install any software to the laptop without prior coordination with either the Library or PC/Network Services staff as it could change the systems setup or make the unit unstable.
Do not leave the laptop in a car, or expose it to excessive heat or cold.
Do not check the laptop as luggage or place it in a suitcase if traveling by plane.
Do not leave the laptop unattended in a public place.
Do not remove any identification tags from the laptop or its case.
Never put heavy objects on top of the laptop. Laptop screens will crack when excessive pressure is placed on them.
Do not touch the laptop screen with any objects or your fingers. Pushing on either the front or back of your laptop's display has the potential to leave permanent marks on the screen.
Do not expose it to any magnetic fields that could damage the contents of the hard disk as laptop computers contain a magnetic hard disk.