Purpose & Eligibility
The NASNTI (Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions) Department, in partnership with Nash Library, lends laptops and mobile hotspots to support USAO students’ academic work.
Who may borrow: Current USAO students (priority may be given to NASNTI-eligible students).
Availability: First-come, first-served; subject to inventory and scheduling.
Cost
No rental fees.
Late/overdue fees and repair/replacement charges may apply per Library schedule.
Loan Periods & Renewals
Laptops & Hotspots: 30 days or semester-long checkout.
Semester loans require a check-in/renewal every 30 days.
Items must be returned on or before the due date to avoid fees or holds.
Appropriate & Lawful Use
Library/NASNTI equipment may be used only for lawful purposes and in ways appropriate to a university environment. Prohibited uses include:
Content or activity illegal under U.S. law
Unsafe, harmful, or dangerous uses that pose risk to others
Graphic/obscene content or uses that violate USAO policy
Hotspots — Off-Campus Use Only
Hotspots are for off-campus use only. Using a hotspot on campus interferes with University Wi-Fi and is not permitted. Borrowers who use hotspots on campus may lose borrowing privileges.
Care, Damage, Loss
Borrowers accept financial responsibility for equipment and all accessories while on loan.
Estimated replacement (subject to change):
Laptop: ≈ $1,200
Hotspot: ≈ $310
Charges may include repair/replacement and processing fees.
Unpaid charges may be billed to your university account.
Privacy & Data
Contact/personal information you provide is used only for loan coordination (pickup, due-date notices, issues).
Data on devices: Any files, photos, or software you add may be erased at return during standard sanitization. Back up your work before returning.
Purchases you make (apps/content) cannot be refunded and may be removed at check-in.
Returns
Return items in person at the Library Front Desk during open hours (no book drop).
Return devices clean, complete, and in working order with chargers, cases, cords, and other accessories.
Enforcement
Failure to follow this policy (e.g., misuse, repeated late returns, damage, on-campus hotspot use) may result in fees, holds, and/or loss of borrowing privileges.
Borrower Agreement (Signature)
By signing, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the NASNTI × Nash Library Laptop & Hotspot Lending Policy:
I accept full responsibility for the equipment and all accessories while on loan to me.
I understand the 30-day or semester loan options and that semester loans require a renewal every 30 days; late fees may apply if I miss the due date.
I agree to pay all costs associated with damage, loss, or theft while the equipment is checked out to me (current estimates: laptop ≈ $1,200; hotspot ≈ $310, plus processing/late fees).
I understand that any content or data added by me may be erased at device check-in and that the Library/NASNTI are not responsible for storing or backing up my data.
I understand hotspots are for off-campus use only and that on-campus use may result in loss of privileges.
I will use the equipment lawfully and in compliance with USAO policies and Library instructions.
I understand that noncompliance may result in loss of borrowing privileges and University holds/charges.