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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 4:10 PM on May 1, 2025
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Item Location
External 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive
Description
3.5 inch floppy disc drive powered by USB port, compatible with both Windows and iOS devices. Loan period 6 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
BluRay Player
Description
Portable Blu-ray player with screen and remote control. Loan period 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
External Blu-Ray RW Drive
Description
Portable 6 x USB 3.0 BD/DVD/CD burner, works with BDXL, Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media.  Connects via a USB port and is compatible with both Windows and Apple OS. Loan period up to 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Digital Highlighter
Description
Scanmarker digital highlighter and reading pen. Great for scanning notes directly to a laptop or cell phone. Compatible for both Windows, iOS, Apple, and Android devices. Loan for 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Portable Cart
Description
Loanable utility or tripod cart for loan from 6 hours to 3 days. Great for transporting equipment or personal use. However, 3-day loans must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days. 
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
USB Mouse
Description
USB wired mouse, compatible with both Windows and Apple devices. Loan for 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Power Strip Tower(Plug-in and USB)
Description
Movable power tower,  plug up to 8 devices via USB and 8 devices via  AC electrical outlets. Loan period 8 hours, but many are scattered throughout the 2nd Floor.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Wand Scanner (VuPoint Solutions)
Description
Portable scanning device, great for scanning documents, pictures and class notes. Loan for 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Web Cam (Logitech)
Description
USB wired webcam. Loan for 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Dry Erase Boards
Description
TLC has several sizes f dry erase boards.  Small(11" by 17”), Medium(18" by 24") and Large(32" by 42). Marker Kits with markers and erasers can be checked out at the TLC Tech desk. Loan period up to 8 hours.
Category
Accessories
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
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