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Equipment Lending Policies
BruinCard Policy
A physical BruinCard is required for ALL CLICC Equipment loans. Please see no. 1 of the official campus BruinCard Terms & Conditions(opens in a new tab).
Eligibility
All CLICC Resources & Services are available to active UCLA students, staff, and faculty with a valid BruinCard. All other UC & External Users with library cards can check out Using the Library or visit a library circulation desk to inquire about alternative resources available to you.
CLICC Fines & Fees Policy
All CLICC Equipment not returned by the due date/time will result in the below charges to your UCLA Library Account:
- Late Fine - $0.20 per minute per item after any device or equipment is late (maximum $50).
- Item Replacement Fee - After 24 hours from the due date - in addition to the late fee at $0.20 per minute (or $12.00 per hour) - the item will be considered 'Lost' and an Item Replacement Fee will be charged. If a device is returned damaged or an accessory is missing, the patron is subject to fines for fixing the damaged item or the cost to replace the item.
Log in to your UCLA Library Account(opens in a new tab) to check all library items loaned out to you, including the due dates/times and any fines & fees charged to you. If you wish to contest your fines/fees, you may submit a ticket to our online portal(opens in a new tab) or email cliccfines@library.ucla.edu (please include your UID). Please note that the Library cannot provide IT support for lost devices.
Lending Locations
CLICC Equipment is available for walk-up loans on a first come, first serve basis at:
- CLICC Lab (Powell 145) | (310) 206-0271
- CLICC RC Lending (YRL 11630E) | (310) 267-5464
Check out the main CLICC page(opens in a new tab) for our most up-to-date operating hours.
CLICC Equipment is also available at the circulation desks of all other UCLA Libraries. Individual hours & contact information for each library can be found here(opens in a new tab).
See below for the specific lending locations of where each equipment type is available for check out.
Devices
Various types of personal computer devices are available to fit different learning, research, & instructional needs. Borrowing these devices requires a valid, physical BruinCard upon check out/return. To see an up-to-date list of currently available equipment at specific locations, please visit Device Availability(opens in a new tab).
All our laptops and iPads can access a variety of applications, including common browsers, Zoom and other general productivity applications. Users may install additional software on MacBooks, iPads, & HPs if needed. We will wipe any user data on all laptops and iPads upon return.
MacBooks
- Loan Period: 2 Weeks
- Accessories: Carrying Case, Charger
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E)
iPads
- Loan Period: 2 Weeks
- Accessories: Carrying Case, Charger, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E)
Chromebooks
- Loan Period: 2 Weeks
- Accessories: Carrying Case, Charger
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons), & all other Library circulation desks (opens in a new tab)
If an accessory listed above is missing upon initial check out of your device, ensure to bring back the equipment immediately to notify a CLICC Consultant. Thereafter, any items missing upon return is of the patron's responsibility and will be subject to an Item Replacement Fee charged to the patron's account.
Long-Term Lending Devices
CLICC also provides Long-Term Lending (LTL) options for patrons on a quarterly basis who need a device for specialized/intense software to fulfill coursework or instruction for an active UCLA-registered course. Long-Term Lending is by request only and approval is based on fulfillment of eligibility requirements & available inventory.
To request a long-term loan, please review & submit a Long-Term Loan Request Form(opens in a new tab).
The below specific devices are not available for walk up circulation & must be requested using the above linked form:
HP Windows Laptops
- Loan Period: Specialized Long-Term Lending only (maximum 1 quarter)
- Accessories: Carrying Case, Charger
- As an alternative, check out the CLICC Virtual Desktop to access Windows OS on any computer!
Instructor iPads
- Loan Period: Specialized Long-Term Lending only (maximum 1 quarter)
- Accessories: Carrying Case, Charger, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil
Instructors and teaching assistants who need long-term devices to fulfill instruction should first contact their departments before submitting a request.
Instructors who want to assign projects using technology should submit an inquiry(opens in a new tab) or email reservations@library.ucla.edu (please include the course name/number and specific software & device needed) to discuss options on how CLICC may be able to provide resources for your class.
Small Items
We lend a variety of 'small items' from various library locations. Borrowing these items requires a valid, physical BruinCard upon check out/return. The loan period on small items is six (6) hours or until closing time, whichever comes first. These items will always be due back before closing and are not eligible for overnight loan. These items include:
USB-C Laptop Chargers
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697)
MacBook MagSafe 3 Chargers
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons)
iPhone Cables
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697)
USB-A Wall Adapters
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697), Music Library (Schoenberg 1102)
Portable Power Banks
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Music Library (Schoenberg 1102)
External CD Readers
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697)
Input/Output Adaptors (VGA and HDMI)
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697), Music Library (Schoenberg 1102)
Display Cables (VGA and HDMI)
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697)
Headsets
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E), Arts Library (Public Affairs 1400), Biomed Library (CHS 077), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Geology Library (Geology 4697)
Expo Markers
- Loan Period: 6 Hours
- Lending Locations: CLICC Lab (Powell 145), CLICC YRL Lending (YRL 11630E)
Special Equipment
We also lend the below various special equipment & kits for up to 3 days maximum. Borrowing these devices requires a valid, physical BruinCard upon check out/return.
Calculators
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Lending Locations: CLICC Self-Service Lockers (Powell 140 & YRL Research Commons), Boelter Library (Boelter 8270), Biomed Library (CHS 077)
Presentation (Projector) Kits
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Reservations: Self-reservable via the Library Equipment Catalog(opens in a new tab) up to 1 week in advance, reservations required before pick up
- Pick Up/Return Location: CLICC Classrooms Control Room (Powell 320)
Portable Mic Kits
- Loan Period: 3 Days
- Reservations: Self-reservable via the Library Equipment Catalog(opens in a new tab) up to 1 week in advance, reservations required before pick up
- Pick Up/Return Location: CLICC Classrooms Control Room (Powell 320)
All CLICC Equipment is available free of charge as long as they are returned in working condition by the given due date/time. Please see the above CLICC Late Fines & Fees Policy regarding overdue, lost & damaged items.
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