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Equipment Loan Program

UMD Libraries has a variety of general-use equipment, from calculators to projectors and plenty of things in between! Our general-use equipment is first-come, first-serve and typically cannot be borrowed overnight or reserved in advance. To borrow general-use equipment, bring your UMD ID and visit the Tech Desk (McKeldin 2nd floor), the STEM Library service desk, the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library service desk, or the Art Library service desk.

Need to borrow items for a longer period of time, or looking for specialty equipment? Explore the options below to learn about our long-term use laptops, media production equipment, equipment for studying, health, and wellness, and more. To reserve long-term equipment, please submit the request form at least 24 hours in advance of your need.

Availability as of 4:13 PM on May 1, 2025
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USB Microphone
Description
USB powered microphone. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
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Blimp Microphone
Description
Rode Blimp Shotgun microphone with windshield.  Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
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Item Availability
Windsock
Description
Microphone windshield for  Canon Vixia HF G-series camcorders. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
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Boom Microphone Pole
Description
Boom pole for our Rode shotgun and blimp microphone.  Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.  
Category
Production Equipment
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Camera Lens (Wide Angle)
Description
10-20 mm f4.5-5.6 GVR wide angle Nikkor lens. Compatible with our Nikon DSLRs. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.Category: Production Equipment
Category
Production Equipment
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Tripod (Slik Sprint Pro II)
Description
Slik Sprint Pro II tripods are among the on-demand production equipment offered at the TLC. They are great travel tripods and have a maximum height of 64”. The multi-angle leg locks on this tripod make it perfect for filming on steps or in other uneven areas around campus. Loan period 8 hours. 
Category
Digital Cameras
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Sewing Machine (Singer Heavy Duty 4411)
Description
3-day loan.
Category
Production Equipment
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Item Availability
AirTurn Duo pedal controller
Description
Category
Production Equipment
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BOSS DB-90 Metronome Dr. Beat
Description
Category
Production Equipment
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CamKix GoPro clip mount
Description
Category
Production Equipment
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