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Circulating iPad Kit


The Soundbox in the Music Library has a Circulating iPad Kit that has been developed to aid performing musicians with their digital score and performance needs. Check with staff in the Soundbox about current availability for general checkout.

Included Hardware

  • Apple 13-inch iPad Air - M2 - Wi-Fi  - 256GB - Space Gray
  • Apple Pencil Pro
  • USB-C Charging Cable & 20W USB-C Power Adapter
  • STOMP Bluetooth Page Turner Pedal for Tablets & 9V DC Power Adapter
  • K&M Foldable Tablet Stand

Note: The iPad is set up to be wiped once you sign out of the device.

Included Applications

  • forScore
  • iReal Pro
  • IMSLP
  • Logic Remote

We have purchased the base version of each app. For further functionality, you will have to log into your personal accounts to use the apps and save your work. If you use the applications without logging in, your files/data will not be saved. 

Circulation Policies


The Circulating iPad Kit is your responsibility when checked out to you. You must understand that financial responsibility, as well as physical responsibility is transferred to you, and you will be held financially responsible if equipment is damaged or misplaced while checked out to you. 

Circulation Period

  • Available to: UNT students 
  • Loan Periods: One week
  • Renewals allowed: No
  • Fine rates: $5.00 per hour for the kit, $100 max overdue fine for returned in same condition as check out.
  • Replacement costs: $1,275.00
  • Failure to return the Circulating iPad Kit could result in suspension of future borrowing privileges.

iPad Checkout Locations

The Soundbox Circulating iPad Kit is available for checkout on the 4th floor of Willis. During Soundbox hours, you may check out the kit in Room 422 and receive additional assistance.

Additional Guidelines and Reminders

  • Do not sync your Apple account to the iPad. You might lose information as the iPad is set to erase every time it is logged out. 
  • The Libraries and The Soundbox are not responsible for the loss of or damage to a user’s file during the loan period.
  • The Libraries and The Soundbox are not responsible for any viruses that may be transferred to, or from, a user’s storage device.
  • The Libraries, The Soundbox, or UNT cannot be held responsible for any information (credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc.) that is compromised through the wireless network.
  • The Circulating iPad Kit is your responsibility while it is checked out to you. Never leave the the kit unattended.

Saving Your Work

  • Do not save any files to the iPad without backing them up elsewhere. They will be erased when the iPad is logged out or turned off.
  • Files can be saved to a personal storage device or your UNT Student Storage Space on OneDrive.
  • Once the computer is shut down, any files saved on the hard drive will be erased.

Technical Assistance

  • If you experience problems with your borrowed laptop, please return it to The Soundbox. You will be given another laptop, if available.
  • Technical Support questions may be directed to the Libraries’ Help Desk, or (940) 565-3024. The Help Desk is staffed 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Software Application questions should be directed to The Soundbox.

Security Warnings/Information

  • Circulation iPad Kit borrowers are expected to have read the most current version of the UNT Information Security handbook. The Information Security handbook contains UNT computing guidelines and policy for UNT faculty, staff and students. This document is available for review and print and is required reading for anyone using UNT computing resources. Departments that work with financial, medical, academic, or any other sensitive information are required to read the security handbook and become familiar with the policies and guidelines listed within as a continued effort by The University of North Texas to prevent FERPAHIPAAGLBADMCA, and Federal Copyright Law violations.
  • Circulation iPad Kit borrowers are expected to refrain from deleting, modifying, or otherwise altering any hardware or software including display and iPad settings. Personal software or files should not be saved or installed to the laptops hard drive.
  • All users are expected to use the Libraries’ wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided.
  • The UNT wireless network should be treated as an insecure network. There can be un-trusted parties between you and anyone with who you communicate, and any information being transmitted can potentially be intercepted by other wireless users. Cautious and informed wireless users choose not to transmit personal information (credit card numbers, social security numbers, passwords or any other sensitive information) while using any wireless connection. Please take appropriate precautions when using the wireless connection.