Proposal

Narrative

Hey there, college students, we've got some electrifying news to amp up your campus experience! The library has been your go-to knowledge and study spot for years, and we've cranked up the excitement by offering loaner laptops to fuel your academic journey. During the pandemic, we dialed up our support, transforming all our laptops into long-term lifesavers for students facing financial challenges and first-gen trailblazers in need of tech. Now that we're back on campus, we're not slowing down! We've tuned into your needs and discovered a demand for shorter-term laptop loans ranging from 1 to 14 days. Picture this: you're in a rush to catch a lecture, teaming up for a group project in a study room, or simply want to breeze through some quick note-taking. We've got your back! But that's not all. We understand that laptops sometimes act up or are in the shop for repairs, and you can't afford to miss out on your studies. That's why we're introducing a game-changing solution. Introducing the future of laptop lending, a self-service laptop and charging-pod kiosk system. This sleek system is your tech hub, boasts 12 top-notch laptops. It also has 12 charging pods for use to charge your tech accessories. It's as easy as swiping your Owl Card, and voilà! You've got a laptop and/or charging pod at your fingertips, ready to tackle your academic challenges, no matter how short-term or urgent. This is your ticket to convenience, productivity, and staying ahead of the curve. Get ready for a tech-savvy campus experience like never before, because we're committed to ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed. Say goodbye to tech troubles and hello to the future of hassle-free laptop access!

Facilities

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Hardware Requirements

(x1) Laptop + Charger Station and 1 year Maintenance @ $45,650.00 TOTAL HARDWARE – $45,650 ***whole dollar – $45,640.00***

Software Requirements

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Personnel Costs

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Other Costs

Annual Hardware Svc Agreement @ $4194 /year Year 1, 2 and 3 | TOTAL = $12,492 Annual Software Lic Agreement @ $2800 / year Year 1, 2 and 3 | TOTAL = $8,400 TOTAL OTHER - $20,892.00 ***whole dollar – $20,892.00***

Timeline

The hardware can be purchased and installed as soon as funds are available. Estimated time to install will be about 6-8 weeks

Sustainability

The hardware will have to be maintained and replaced as necessary with Tech Fee funding or library funds.

Resource Matching

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Implementing Organization

FAU Libraries Information Technology Services Department