Systems and Technology Services
Computer-related capital equipment
Laptops for MIT Libraries staff use
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(pdf) version of guidelines | Policy
All staff who are issued laptops will be given a copy of the staff
guidelines.The guidelines include procedures required by Institute
insurance and additional procedures recommended by the Libraries.
MIT's insurance will replace a laptop only if it was secured by two
anti-theft devices at the time it was stolen. Examples: a laptop stored
in a locked drawer within a locked office; a laptop locked in a home
with a home security system turned on; a laptop locked in a safe in
a locked hotel room
MIT's insurance will also cover in full laptops stolen during an
assault.
In all other instances, a deductible will apply to lost or stolen
laptops. If the staff member followed the Libraries' recommendations
as stated in the guidelines, the Libraries' general operating budget
will cover the cost of the deductible. If s/he has not followed these
recommendations, the department head has the option of paying the
deductible, or having the laptop replaced by a PC.
