Borrow Equipment
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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Fender Portable PA System,
For loud sound projection, each PA system comes with two speakers, one with blue tooth compatibility or one wired. Each with a mixer that fits together to make the system compact and easily portable. Our handheld microphones are compatible with either PA system, as is any other input that uses an XLR cable. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
HD Video Camera,
Zoom Q2HD high definition video camera. Each Zoom has a USB cable that can be used to transfer files to your computer in addition to a micro SD card. It is powered by two AA batteries. Recommended for recording quick, medium-quality video and don’t want to learn how to use complicated equipment. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
LED Light Panel,
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
Ring Light,
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
Desk Top Microphone,
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
Blimp Microphone, Rode Blimp Shotgun microphone with windshield. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment
Windsock, 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
Boom Microphone Pole, 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
Camera Lens (Wide Angle), 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
Condenser Microphone, Shure CVB-B/O Boundary Condenser Microphone, 12 feet cable and omnidirectional XLR. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
Category: Production Equipment