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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Power Strip Tower(Plug-in and USB),
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
VGA Cable
Category: Adapters
Wand Scanner (VuPoint Solutions), Portable scanning device, great for scanning documents, pictures and class notes. Loan for 6 hours.
Category: Accessories
Web Cam (Logitech), USB wired webcam. Loan for 6 hours.
Category: Accessories
Dry Erase Boards,
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
Wireless Keyboard, Logitech wireless keyboard with mouse and USB adapter. Loan period 6 hours.
Category: Accessories
Adapter(HDMI to VGA),
Connects VGA cable to the HDMI port on devices. Loan period up to 8 hours.
Category: Adapters
Apple Pencil,
1st* and 2nd** generation Apple pencils. Compatible with most iPads. Loan period 6 hours.
* 1st generation works with 6th-9th gen. iPad, 3rd gen. iPad Air, 5th gen. iPad Mini, 9.7 and 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
** 2nd generation pencil works with 4th and 5th generation iPad Air, 6th gen iPad mini, 1st to 3rd generation 11-inch iPad Pro and 3rd to 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Category: Accessories
Adapter(MDP to VGA),
MDP to VGA adapter connects Mini Display Port to VGA cable. Loan for up to 8 hours.
Category: Adapters
Portable Cart, 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