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(Sophie Osborn | Collegian Media Group)
Since the Hale Library fire in May 2018, students’ access to computers and equipment has been limited on campus.
However, the library sports a new, self-dispensing laptop kiosk. The kiosk was purchased with the help of the Division of Information Technology, K-State Libraries and a fund secured from the Student Governing Association.
“We sincerely appreciate the SGA Student-Centered Tuition Enhancement funds to make the kiosk possible for our students,” Darchelle Martin, director of communications and marketing for K-State Libraries, said.
The kiosk was purchased through Laptops Anytime. K-State Libraries spent the last month working with them to set up the kiosk and download the appropriate software.
Using the kiosk is similar to checking out a book, with a couple extra rules. The laptops can be borrowed for two hours, but are not allowed to leave the library. With a swipe of their ID card and the acceptance of the terms of use, they are ready to use.
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Similar to the desktop computers at the library, the laptops won’t store any data and are connected to the K-State wireless network. To save anything, students must bring a flash drive or save to their OneDrive folder.
“The kiosk is for students who need fast, easy access to a computer for a short duration,” Martin said.
Laptops are sanitized in between check-outs for the safety of the students.
If the kiosk is a hit, it’s possible another will be purchased to increase the number of laptops students can check out.
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