Tech Lending Program

The University Library has a Tech Lending program which acknowledges the fundamental importance of equitable access to internet and technology. This program offers students a chance to borrow a variety of devices.

The University Library provides borrowing privileges to currently enrolled students. Borrowers must hold a valid Bronco ID and have no outstanding fines greater that $5.00.

The University Library Tech Lending Program includes: laptops, iPads, headphones with microphones, calculators, podcast/microphone recording kits, HDMI cables, and smartwatch charging cables.

To see current inventory, as well as detailed information, check out the Technology Lending LibGuide.

All tech lending equipment is available for students to check out on a first come, first served basis. Depending on the category, tech lending equipment is available for short-term (hourly) lending or long-term (semester-long) lending. One (1) laptop can be checked out on your patron record at any time. Requests/reservations are not permitted for these devices. For any assistance, please contact the 2^nd floor Circulation Desk in the University Library, email libcirc@cpp.edu or call (909) 869-3075.

CPP Tech Lending Devices must be checked out at the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the University Library.

Borrowing Tech Lending Devices

CPP Tech Lending devices are checked out at the University Library Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor. Students will need to provide a Bronco Access Card or a valid government-issued photo identification. Students are responsible for tech lending devices and all accessories provided with the devices. All devices include a power cord and adapter that must be returned with the device.

An email confirmation will be sent to your university email when checking out devices.

Viewing Availability of Devices

To see the availability of Tech Lending devices please follow these instructions:

1. Go to the University Library website
2. Enter "CPP Tech Lending" into the OneSearch search bar
3. On the left side of the page, filter the results by "Resource Type" and select the "Three Dimensional Objects" filter
4. Select the device type to see the availability of devices
5. On the screen that pops up, go to "Location Items" and select "Cal Poly Pomona University Library, Reserve Desk and you will see if there are devices available

Note: Reservations are not available for these devices. Tech Lending devices must be checked out at the University LIbrary Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor.

Borrowing a Hotspot

A limited number of hotspots are available for semester loan. Priority will be given to students with the greatest need.
To request a hotspot, students will first complete the Care Center's Hotspot Loaner Request form. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Care Center at (909)869-5071 or email carecenter@cpp.edu.

Returning your Devices

University Library materials must be returned in person at the Circulation/Access Services desk located on the 2nd floor of the library building (Building 15) 30 minutes prior to closing. University Library hours can be found on our website. DO NOT RETURN DEVICES IN THE OUTSIDE BOOK DROP OR AUTOMATED SELF-CHECK MACHINES. If devices are damaged, lost, stolen, or have missing parts, a charge will be determined based on the replacement cost. Please note: Fines will be assessed upon returning items.

Overdue devices must be renewed at the Circulation Desk. Overdue devices cannot be renewed online. Please visit  our Lost & Overdue Fines page for further information.

A return receipt will be emailed upon returning Tech Lending Devices.

Using Tech Lending Laptops

Laptops borrowed through Tech Lending require authentication with your Bronco username and password. Verify that the network you are connected to when logging in is "CPPGuest," then proceed to enter your CPP credentials. Laptops will have to be connected to the Eduroam network for Wi-Fi access immediately after logging in.

Printing has been disabled on Tech Lending laptops due to campus security.

Do not save data to the hard drive or desktop. Anything saved on the hard drive or desktop will be lost when the device is shut down. Save data often to a flash drive or email your data to yourself.

Students are not permitted to install additional software on the lending laptops. However, a number of applications are available to students from an Internet browser within the Virtual Software Lab.

Any use of a laptop or hotspot for illegal purposes, unauthorized copying of copyright protected material in any format, or transmission of threatening, harassing, defamatory or obscene materials is strictly prohibited. Tech lending is a privilege that will be revoked if the service is abused.