Borrowing Technology from IT

Learn what equipment you can borrow from the Office of Innovation & Technology for short-term university work, and how to request it.

What you can borrow
Common uses
Laptops (Windows or Mac)
Your NCU computer is being repaired, or you need one for a short task away from your desk
Webcams
Teams meetings or Panopto recordings
Headsets
Teams calls and meetings
Monitors
A temporary second screen
Keyboards and mice
A temporary replacement, when spares are available
USB DVD drives
Playing a DVD in a classroom
Chargers
A forgotten or broken charger
Adapters and dongles
Connecting a laptop to a display, network, or accessory

Loan terms

  • Return by close of business the same day, unless IT approves a longer loan.
  • Extensions up to one week.
  • Overnight, store the equipment in a secure location.
  • First come, first served. All requests are subject to IT approval.
  • A valid North Central ID is required to check out equipment.
  • For university academic and administrative work only. Loans don't replace a personal device.

How to request

Submit a request through Technology Loans for University Employees, or stop by the IT Service Desk in Miller Hall 226. Include what you need and the dates.

Need equipment for an official university event? Use Technology Loans for University Events instead.

Lost or stolen?

Report it to Campus Safety & Security and the IT Service Desk right away. See How To: Report a Lost or Stolen Device.