We have decided - after extensive consideration - that the library does not have sufficient resources to appropriately support our cameras and related accessories. Starting on April 29th the library will no longer lend these items to our borrowers:
Our camera kits and accessories will be transferred to the Connector Lab in Thomas Riley, TU103. When the library first started lending this sort of equipment, there was not a space like the Connector Lab on campus and so we sought to fulfill a need for access to these devices. However, now that such a space exists, we believe that these items are a better fit for the Lab and can be better supported and maintained there.
Note that it may take a few weeks after the transfer for these devices to again ready for loan through the Connector Lab.
If you have questions or concerns about this change, email library@sait.ca
The Library has a collection of Windows laptops for students and staff to borrow. Laptops are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked. Your laptop must be returned before the Library closes on the day borrowed. When you return a laptop, it must stay with us for at least 1 hour. See the Borrowing Materials page for lending rules, late fees, liability and more.
These laptops run Windows 10 and come with our common applications package. They all have an embedded webcam. It is not possible to install other software applications.
You can ask for a laptop and accessories at the Information Desk.
You must sign-in to these laptops with your SAIT network credentials.
Important: If you want to use the laptop while off campus, you must sign-in with your SAIT network credentials and connect to SAIT Secure WiFi before leaving campus. You will not be able to use the laptop off-campus if you do not complete this process.
If you get a error at the Windows sign-in saying the domain is unavailable, use a network cable to connect directly to the SAIT network. After the sign-in process completes you should be good to sign-in over WiFi, whether on- or off-campus. Network cables are available at the Information Desk.
If you're unsure about your credentials or have other technical issues, contact the ITS Service Portal.
To access most Adobe Creative Suite software you will need a free Adobe ID connected to your SAIT email address. If you are off-campus you will also need to sign-in into Global Protect VPN (go to the VPN section and skip to step #10).
Do not save your files on a borrowed laptop. There are several alternative options for file storage:
The library has 2 Digital SLR and 2 HD Camcorders for students and staff to borrow. Cameras are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked. Your camera must be returned before the Library closes on the day borrowed. When you return a camera, it must stay with us for at least 1 hour. See 'Laptops and Cameras' under Borrowing Materials for lending rules.
You can ask for a camera at the Information Desk.
These cameras are loaned out as a kit, including:
You may use your own memory card in the camera. Please remove all images before returning the camera to the Information Desk.
Information Desk staff can only offer limited assistance with these cameras. To learn more about the camera and its operation, refer to manual linked above.
These cameras are loaned out as a kit, including:
There should be sufficient on-board memory for most needs or you can use your own high-speed memory cards. Please remove videos before returning the camera.
Information Desk staff can only offer limited assistance with the camcorders. To learn more about the camera and its operation, refer to the manual linked above.
We have several laptop and camera accessories you can also borrow for the day and returned to the Library before we close.
For the laptops, you can borrow:
Note that we have limited supplies of some accessories. You can always get a power supply, but other items may not be available when you borrow the laptop.
We also have tripods for use with our cameras and camcorders.
For use with our camcorders, we offer a microphone kit with:
Note: It may take several minutes for status changes in our system to be reflected on these pages. So, information on availability may not be fully up to date.
Because these devices are particularly expensive, the replacement costs for lost or damaged laptops and cameras are listed below for your information.
You become responsible for library materials when they are checked-out to you. You may be required to pay for loss, damage or late return of any library materials.
More information about borrowing policies, including late fees and other terms, are on our Borrowing Materials page.
We have many books and videos to help you get the most out of the software available in the Library. You can find these resources using the Discovery Search tool on our homepage.
Below we've listed a few resources from LinkedIn Learning that will help you with our most commonly used applications.
Microsoft 365 Overview
PowerPoint
Outlook
Word
Excel
OneNote