Can I get a Chromebook or Hotspot from the Library? What if they are all checked out?
Answer
Students enrolled in a course in the current semester can check out technology from the library (computers, hotspots, etc) and will be limited to 1 computer (Windows laptop or Chromebook) and 1 hotspot. These items check out for the full semester, meaning high demand items may be unavailable a few weeks into the semester.
CCSF employees are not eligible to borrow CCSF Library laptops or hotspots.
Check technology item availability by
- clicking on the item you need on the library's technology page,
- clicking on the name of the item you want to borrow, and
- reviewing the item page for availability and location.
Due to popularity of these items, it is likely there is a waitlist in progress and we recommend that you place a request:
- Visit the library's technology page and click on the technology item you'd like to request.
- Click the name of the item in the result list.
- Click sign in and use your RAM ID credentials to log in.
- Click "Request," select the owning location, and "Send Request."
- Wait for a confirmation email (to your CCSFmail account) saying that your materials are ready to pick up. It may take time for us to make the item ready, especially during the semester while we wait for items to be returned.
Due to the high demand, there may be times when all library technology has been checked out. You are welcome to use the in-library computers. If you have placed a request, you can check your place on the waitlist in your library account.