Can I Borrow a Workstation as a Student?

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to outline the available options for students to borrow a workstation.

Target Audience

  • Vanderbilt University Community

    • Undergraduate Students

    • Graduate and Professional Students

  • VUIT Internal Knowledge

Prerequisites

  • Have an active Vanderbilt student account

Description

Students will occasionally need to borrow a workstation to complete their work.

Each library provides public workstations to access the internet and digital resources. The libraries also have a selection of other computer equipment such as laptops, scanners, printers, etc., and audiovisual devices such as digital cameras, CD and DVD players, microform readers, etc. for loan.

See the library's laptop availability page and learn more about policies for their use.

Additional Information

  • Dell laptops are available at Central, Divinity, Law, Music, Science and Engineering, and Peabody. 

  • MacBooks are available at Peabody Library and Biomedical.

  • All library laptops are wireless and loaded with the Microsoft Office Suite.

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The article summarizes the specifications recommended by specific colleges, as the University as a whole does not have a policy or specific suggestion for what type of workstation to bring.