Service overview
Laptops and wireless microphones are available for loan.
IT equipment loans by appointment only
Please reserve equipment at least two business days in advance using the reservation request form. A technician will contact you to confirm and schedule an appointment to pick-up your equipment.
Who can use it
McGill faculty, staff, and currently registered students can borrow or rent equipment for McGill related and non-commercial purposes.
How to request & access the service
Reserve the equipment at least two business days in advance using the reservation request form. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
A technician will reach out to you after receiving your request to book an appointment. Please, do not go to the Equipment loan office without an appointment as technicians are often on the go across campus.
Your McGill ID card is required. We reserve the right to limit the quantity of equipment you borrow.
Here is where you will pick up the equipment (by appointment only):
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Downtown campus
- 680 Sherbrooke West, room 284 (second floor, turn right before the elevators)
- Ferrier Building, room 315 - 840 Avenue du Docteur Penfield
- Bronfman Building, room 004 - 1001 Sherbrooke Street West
- Education Building, room 327 - 3700 McTavish
Macdonald campus
- Laird Hall, room LH-199A
Note: Equipment must be returned to the same location where it was picked up.
If you prefer, you can also contact the IT Service Desk. Please specify which IT equipment loan location you are inquiring about.
Cost
Equipment is provided free of charge, however repair or replacement costs will be charged for damaged equipment or missing items. Late equipment returns will be recorded and repeated incidences will affect your ability to borrow equipment in the future.
Downtown and Macdonald campus available equipment
Equipment |
Reference Guide |
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| Audio | |
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Microphone - wireless (for teaching - selected classrooms) |
Shure QLX-D Wireless System (Support documentation (guides)) |
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Computer/laptops |
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Windows based laptops |
See Laptop Loans from AV (no charge for McGill academic and administrative use). |
Availability
See hours and contact information in the Support section below.
Frequently asked questions
Can I borrow a laptop?
Laptops can be borrowed. Please consult our laptops from IT equipment loans article on the subject.
What are the equipment loan conditions?
- All borrowers must be able to show proof of affiliation with the University. (i.e. valid McGill ID card, payroll stub, hospital ID, etc.)
- The University does not carry insurance on equipment, so clients are responsible for borrowed equipment.
- Fines are imposed for late return of equipment.
- IT Services reserves the right to limit the quantity of equipment loaned, and to limit services and loan times for equipment and facilities.
Best practices & policies
- Since requests are processed as received, it is highly recommended that you make a reservation in advance.
- Replacement/repair costs may be charged if rentals are returned in poor operating condition. There is a replacement charge for items that have been lost or not returned.
Training & documentation
Instructions on the operation of equipment can be provided when the equipment is picked up.
Support
Contact the Equipment loan service directly (see the How to request and access the service section above). You may also contact the IT Service Desk.