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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, or the Michelle Smith Performing Arts 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.
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Cassette Tape Recorder, Sanyo electric cassette and a mini cassette recorder. Loan period from 6 hours to up to 3 days(3-day loans must be reserved online)
Category: Audio Recorders
Fitness Equipment , Fitness equipment by Recwell(University Recreation and Wellness). Foam rollers, yoga mats, frisbees, footballs, and more. Loan for up to 24 hours.
Category: RecWell Active Terps Brain Break
Bike Helmet, RecWell Bike helmet. In case you need a helmet for your bike or scooter. Loan period 24 hours.
Category: RecWell Active Terps Brain Break
Digital Audio Recorder(Zoom H1), Zoom H1 Handy portable digital recorder. One-touch control for ease of use with micro SD card media for simple transfer of recordings. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
Digital Audio Recorder (Zoom 6), Portable Zoom 4 and 6 series portable audio recorders 4 to 6 track audio recorders. Perfect for recording podcasts, audio for video, music and other content. 4-6 XLR/TRC ports for microphones. Loan period 6 hours.
Category: Audio Recorders
Graphing Calculator (TI-84 Plus),
TI 84 Plus programmable graphing calculator battery powered. Power cable and power block can be borrowed separately. Loan period 6 hours.
Category: Calculators
Scientific Calculator (TI-30XS MultiView),
TI-30XS Multiview non-programmable scientific calculator. Loan period 6 hours.
Category: Calculators
DSLR Kit,
Nikon D3000 series DSLR kit. Kit contains Nikon D3000 series 24.2 MP with autofocus, two Dx NIKKOR , 10-55mm, f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom lens, USB cable and an SD card for file transfer. Primarily for users who would like to take higher-quality still photos. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
Lavalier Microphone Kit,
Small hands-free lapel microphones intended for production not amplification. Each kit comes with a lavalier microphone, a transmitter and receiver, a charger, an XLR to 3.5 mm cable and a 3.5mm to 3.5 mm cable. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
Shot Gun Microphone,
Rode Shotgun Microphone, for production use by mounting on a hot shoe. Compatible with our ring lights and camcorders. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment