Laptops to loan

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You need to be a member of Peterborough Libraries & Archives to use this service. Membership is free.

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Book an appointment:

Due to high demand, we ask you book an appointment and reserve a laptop before collecting from the library.

Devices are held at: Central Library
You can book your appointment by calling 01733 864 280, emailing centrallibrary@peterboroughlimited.co.uk or by visiting us at Central Library, Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RX

Complete application:

You will be asked to complete a short application and pay a £20 deposit.

Download Device Loan Application

The deposit will be refunded when the laptop is returned on time and in the same condition as when it was loaned.

Induction:

At collection, we offer a brief induction on how to use the laptop, help with setting up an email account (if required) and information on our free computer courses available at all our libraries. We will help with any other queries you may have.

Loan period:

1 week (7 days). The laptop must be returned to the Central Library before the loan period can be extended. Extensions are subject to availability.

Peterborough Libraries Acceptable Use Policy

Return the device:

After 7 days, return the laptop on time and in the same condition as when it was loaned. Complete a short survey and collect your £20 deposit.

Factory reset:

When the laptop is returned all data is securely erased by library staff.

Connecting to WiFi:

You can connect the laptops to the internet on your home WiFi. If you don’t have the Internet at home, all 10 Peterborough Libraries offer free WiFi or alternatively connect to a CambWifi hotspot around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough City Centre.

Security & Privacy Information:
Chromebooks offer two ways for you to sign in:

1. Sign in with your personal Google Account Create a Google account.
Files and browsing data will remain on the laptop until the device is reset. When the laptop is returned all data is securely erased by library staff.

2. Guest Mode
No Google account required
When you sign out, everything is automatically deleted. This is the safest option for quick access.

Saving Documents and Files
To avoid losing your work, we recommend saving your files:
• Online (cloud storage) – such as Google Drive
• On a USB drive (memory stick)
Avoid saving important files only on the laptop, as they will be deleted when the device is reset.

Chromebook laptops support a wide range of language preferences.

Users can change their keyboard and input language by going to:

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings > Advanced.
3. In the "Languages and inputs" section, select Languages.
4. To change your Chromebook's language, next to "Device language," select Change.
5. Type or choose your preferred language.
6. Select Confirm.

Induction:

At collection, we offer a brief induction on how to use the laptop, help with setting up an email account (if required) and information on our free computer courses available at all our libraries. We will help with any other queries you may have.

Free computer sessions:

All 10 of our libraries free computer sessions with customers who want help using a computer, laptop or tablet.

Sample topics covered:

• Online banking
• Job hunting
• Online shopping
• and more

Held weekly at each of our libraries. Find out more.