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NorQuest Library Basics

A guide to accessing and using library resources at NorQuest College.

Technology Loaning at the Library

Did you know that the Library has technology available for short-term loans? This includes:

  • Laptops
  • Headphones - available for 3 hours
  • Calculators, including scientific, financial, and graphing calculators - available for 3 hours
  • Phone chargers - available for 3 hours
  • Laptop chargers - available for 3 hours
  • Computer mice - available for 3 days

There is a limited amount of technology available; please plan accordingly.

Laptops

The Library has 25 laptops available for 3 day loans. There are a limited number of laptops available and the 3-day loan period will not be extended; please plan accordingly.


Borrowing Policy

Loan Period 3 days (72 hours)
Late Fees $1/hour (up to $5/day)
Replacement Fee $800
Returns Return the laptops directly to the Library desk

The laptops are only available to current NorQuest students. Staff and faculty may borrow a laptop on a short-term basis (8 hours), pending availability; for long-term or repeated loans, staff and faculty are encouraged to contact BTS.


Usage Guidelines

The Library laptops include the following software:

  • Default Windows apps (including Paint, Snipping Tool, Sound Recorder, Microsoft Clipchamp, etc.)
  • Microsoft 365 apps (including Copilot, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, OneDrive, Teams, To Do, Outlook, etc.)
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome

You are also able to install:

  • Guardian browser (ProctorU)

You are not able to install:

  • LockDown browser (Respondus)
  • Healthquest

Questions about installing software on the Library laptops? Contact the Digital Literacy Librarian.