Technology Equipment and Media Loan Policy

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Technology Equipment | Equipment Loan Policies | Digitization Lab

General Equipment Loan Policies

University of Maine Students, Faculty, and Staff with valid ID may borrow equipment for 3 days
Equipment may not be renewed
Be mindful of when equipment is due and return it on time; otherwise, you will be billed per item replacement and late charges. Please do not jeopardize your equipment borrowing privileges by repeatedly returning it overdue
You are solely responsible for equipment while it is in your possession. Please handle with care. Fogler Library reserves the right to determine case-by-case whether any damage was due to accident, abuse, or intentional misuse. If equipment is stolen while in your possession, you will be billed for the replacement

Audio/Video Media & Equipment Loan Periods

FORMAT	Students/Staff	Faculty/Professionals	All Others with ID
Audio cassettes	In-house only	7-day loan	In-house only
Compact discs	4-week loan
Laser discs	4-week loan
Vinyl records	4-week loan
Video cassettes	4-week loan
DVDs	4-week loan
Laptops	3-day loan		Not available
Camcorders	3-day loan		Not available
Digital cameras	3-day loan		Not available
Digital voice recorders	3-day loan		Not available