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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 10:27 AM on May 1, 2025
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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.
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Accessories
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USB Microphone
Description
USB powered microphone. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
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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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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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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
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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
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Production Equipment
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PC Charger (Surface Pro)
Description
Microsoft Surface Charger. Loan period 8 hours.
Category
Phone/Laptop Chargers
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Tablet (Nexus 7)
Description
Asus Nexus 7 tablet, 7", Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, 1 GB RAM and 16GM of storage. Loan period 8 hours.
Category
Tablets
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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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