You can borrow a Chromebook for one day at the information desks of the University Library Singel, the Library Learning Centre on the Roeterseiland campus (REC H), the P.C. Hoofthuis Library, and the Science Park Library. Chromebooks operate with a guest profile, giving you access to Google services (such as Google Docs), Proctorio, and the online version of Office 365. It is not possible to install your own software.
Students of the Faculty of Science can rent a Windows 11 laptop with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat at the Science Park Library desk for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 28 days for €1 per day. You can also install your own software on these laptops.
You can also rent a Windows laptop via Studiepc.nl or at a discount via Surfspot.
As a UvA student, you can borrow various useful tools, such as headphones and noise-cancelling headphones. These are available at the information desks of the libraries on the campuses.
At the larger locations, you can use monitors. If you would like to use a mouse and/or keyboard, you can borrow them from the Library's desks at REC-H, Science Park, and the University Library Singel.
At the desk of the Library Learning Centre on Roeterseiland (REC-H) and Science Park, you can borrow HDMI cables and various adapters.
The Library offers individual study places with PCs on every campus. On these PCs you will find specific software, such as SPSS. You can find information on available software on PCs at the different library locations.
On the website of the Library you can find all the opening hours.
Do you have a general question about the facilities, services, study spaces or locations of the Library? Ask the Library!