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Laptop Kiosks

Laptop Share is Temple University’s self-service laptop loan program that allows students to borrow laptops through automated kiosks located across campus. Students may check out a laptop from one kiosk and return it to any other participating location.

For full details on all Laptop Share policies, locations, and borrower responsibilities, please visit Laptop Share.

Locations

Building Floor Location
Alter Hall First Floor Liacouras Walk Entrance
Ambler Learning Center First Floor Information Commons
Charles Library  First Floor  Near the East Side Entrance
Charles Library First Floor 24/7 Area Near the Event Space
Charles Library Third Floor East side in the periodicals reading area
Charles Library Third Floor Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio
Charles Library Fourth Floor West side, at the top of the stairs
Charles Library Fourth Floor North End, by the open study area
Engineering Building Ground Floor Across from the elevators, by the stairs
Paley Hall First Floor

Near the classrooms
Paley Hall Mezzanine

Near the student gathering area
Pearson Hall Second Floor Second floor lounge/landing area, beneath the stairs
Ritter Annex First Floor Ritter Annex Cafe
TECH Center Second Floor Front lounge
Temple Center City 4th Floor lab Near the consultant desk
Tuttleman Learning Center First Floor Next to the stairs

Borrowing Guidelines

  • Loan period: Up to 4 hours

  • Cost: No charge

  • Limit: One laptop per student at a time

  • Returns: Laptops can be returned to any kiosk on campus. Ensure the laptop is fully inserted and wait for the return confirmation on the screen.

  • Late fee: $10 per hour, up to 24 hours. After 24 hours, the full replacement cost of the laptop will be charged to the borrower.

Usage Instructions

  • Laptops must be connected to Temple's wireless network to log in. Off-campus and guest networks will not allow login access.

  • All personal data and activity are automatically erased upon restart or shutdown. Save your work to cloud storage (OneDrive, Google Drive) or a USB drive.

  • You must accept the Borrower's Agreement during checkout.

  • You are financially responsible for any damage, loss, or failure to return the laptop.

Troubleshooting and Returns

  • If the laptop is not working:

    • Return it within 15 minutes and report the issue using the on-screen prompt.

    • If available, borrow another laptop from the kiosk.

  • If the kiosk is not functioning:

    • Visit another available kiosk location on campus to return the device.

    • For urgent assistance, contact the Help Desk.

Support

To report an issue or obtain help with using the kiosk or laptop, please visit:

  • Charles Library One Stop Assistance Desk
  • TECH Center Consultant Desk

Technology Support Center
You can also contact the Technology Support Center:
Phone: 215-204-8000
Web: tuhelp.temple.edu
Email: help@temple.edu

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