Systems and Technology Services
Computer-related capital equipment
Laptops for MIT Libraries staff use
Guidelines | Printer-friendly (pdf)
version of guidelines | Policy
By receiving this laptop you accept responsibility for safeguarding
it while it is signed out to you. Please take the following precautions:
- When leaving your workspace overnight, store your laptop in a
locked drawer or cabinet.
- If you have a private office, close and lock the door if you leave
during the day.
- If you take your laptop home, be sure to lock all doors when you
go out. If you have a home security system, be sure it is on when
you leave.
- If you are staying in a hotel, lock your laptop in a safe if your
room has one. If no safe is available, lock your laptop in a suitcase
when you go out.
- Keep laptop in your sight when going through airport checkpoints.
Many travelers find it helpful to tape their business card to their
laptops. This will help you identify your laptop in airport security.
- If you are traveling by car, lock your laptop in the trunk when
you park.
- Do not use the computer in locations that might increase likelihood
of damage.
- Keep food and drinks away from the computer.
- Purchase a padded carrying case for your laptop.
If the laptop is stolen during an assault, or if it is damaged or
stolen despite your having followed the guidelines listed above, it
will be replaced with another laptop. In this case the Libraries'
general operating budget will pay any portion of the cost not covered
by the Institute's insurance. If the laptop is damaged or stolen
and the above procedures were not followed, either your department
will assume responsibility for the insurance deductible; OR your laptop
will be replaced with a PC.
Reporting loss or theft
Report damaged or stolen equipment as soon as possible to: Greg Raposa
graposa@mit.edu, Administrative
Services. He will report stolen equipment to MIT Police handle claims
for insurance and replacement. If the theft occurred outside MIT,
you must report the theft to the local police and obtain a police
report.
