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CD/DVD Drive

Reads and Writes CDs and DVDs. Connects to computer via USB.

Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer

Who may borrow?

Current Penn students, faculty, and staff with a PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

3 day initial loan. 2 renewals - max loan 9 days

Overdue fines:

$25/day

Procedures:

Equipment may be checked out or returned when the service desk is staffed.

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Who may borrow?

Current Penn students, faculty, and staff with PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

3 days

Overdue fines:

$25/day up to 3 days. Full replacement cost thereafter

Reserve equipment

Dell Portable CD/DVD Player

Thin, external CD/DVD drive that connects to devices via USB. For watching or viewing content if your computer has no internal CD/DVD drive.  

Who may borrow?

Current Penn Vet students, faculty and staff with PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

Normally, items may be checked out for 4 hours. However, you may request extended checkout periods at the front desk.

Overdue fines:

$25/day late fee starting 1 minute after the scheduled return time.

Procedures:

Equipment may be checked out or returned when the service desk is staffed. Special arrangements for a longer borrowing period may be made by contacting library staff on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

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