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Lamont Begins New Laptop Lending Program

"This gives students an alternative to studying in the Houses," Howard said.

But some students said they have not heard about the new borrowing procedures.

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"It sounds good," said Dorothy A. Fortenberry '02, "I think that I will probably use it this year."

Brittani L. Sonnenberg '03 has her own laptop and anticipates using the FAS jacks in the library to connect to the network.

While the program is currently modest in scope--only four laptops are available for loaning--organizers said they anticipate future expansion

"It is hard to see now whether we will experiences back-ups this year," said Linda Collins, the head of access services in Lamont. "If needed, expansion is definitely a possibility."

Student users are asked to fill out an evaluation of the program after each use. So far, according to Collins, the response has been positive, although one user complained that the maximum loan period of three hours was insufficient.

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