IT Service Desk, Loanable Technology Options

The IT Service Desk does not provide loanable technology. However, several campus units offer technology lending services for students, faculty, and staff. Available items may include laptops, chargers, headphones, adapters, cameras, and other equipment. The options below can help you find available loaner technology and the appropriate contact information for each program.

University Library Media Commons

The University Library Media Commons offers loanable technology for up to 10 days, subject to availability. While reserving equipment in advance is recommended, walk-in requests are accepted at the Loanable Technology Desk, located in Room 306 of the Main Library.

A list of available devices and additional program details can be found on the Loanable Technology website.

For assistance, contact the Main Library Information Desk at 217-333-2290 or submit an Ask a Librarian  request form.

Student Affairs Office of the Dean of Students 

The Office of the Dean of Students provides loaner laptops to currently enrolled students. To request a loaner laptop, email basicneeds@illinois.edu or helpdean@illinois.edu.

Additional information is available on the Technology Loaner website.

For questions, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 217-244-0619 or email helpdean@illinois.edu.

The Technology Loan Program

The Technology Loan Program was a campus-wide partnership created during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide loaner technology to faculty, staff, and students.

This program ended in Summer 2021 and is no longer available.

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