To borrow a smartpen:
- First make sure you are registered with the UF Disability Resource Center (DRC).
- To request the smartpen, fill out the Equipment Loan Request Form on the DRC's website.
- If approved by the DRC, you will be asked by your Learning Specialist to complete the Audio/Video Recording Accommodation Agreement form and sign it via DocuSign.
- Once this is complete, the DRC will notify Library West of your request.
- You will receive an email from Library West when your smartpen kit is ready and available for checkout at the Library West Circulation Desk.
- Please bring your Gator 1 ID with you at the time of checkout.
The kit will include:
- 1 Livescribe Echo smartpen with pen cap
- 1 USB cable
- 1 carrying case
- 1 notebook
The notebook is made up of the special paper which is required by the smartpen.
Loan Period: Smartpens are loaned out for a full semester.
- Due dates can be viewed on the student's library account.
- For each day late, the fine is $1.
- The replacement cost is $214.
Please take good care of all of the items in your kit.
Audio Recording: Students must follow the Audio Recording Agreement as provided by your Learning Specialist (and signed via DocuSign). It is the student's responsibility to communicate their intentions to record the lectures, whether that be via phone, Otter.ai or other applications to meet their needs.
The user assumes all risk associated with borrowing and using this gear. The Library and the University are not responsible/liable for any injury or loss of property as a result of using/borrowing this equipment.
By checking out this kit, the user agrees that all components are complete and free from damage and accepts responsibility for any damaged or missing items at the time of return.
Availability: You can check the availability of these pens at any time by visiting the library's catalog.
