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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 4:33 AM on May 1, 2025
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LED Light Panel
Description
LED Lite Panels come with an adjustable stand for more directed and versatile lighting.  Must be plugged into electrical outlet. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Adapter(MDP to VGA)
Description
MDP to VGA adapter connects Mini Display Port to VGA cable. Loan for up to 8 hours.
Category
Adapters
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Ring Light
Description
Ring Light offers directed and uniform light source and  is compatible with our handheld shotgun microphones. But they are not compatible with the shotgun microphone on our Canon Vixia camcorders.  Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Desk Top Microphone
Description
USB table-top microphone. Used for teleconferencing and group discussions. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days. 
Category
Production Equipment
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
Zoom Podcasting Kit
Description
Zoom podcasting kit includes a Zoom H6 6-track digital recorder, tabletop Zoom M1 podcasting microphone with stand, and SD card. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
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Item Availability
USB Microphone
Description
USB powered microphone. Must be reserved online  3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
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