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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Yeti Microphone
Zoom H4n Pro Handy Recorder
Zoom H6 Handy Recorder
Category: Audio Recorders
Zoom RC4 Remote Controller
Adapter(HDMI to VGA),
Connects VGA cable to the HDMI port on devices. Loan period up to 8 hours.
Category: Adapters
MacBook Air ,
MacBook Air model with M1 Chip, 8 core CPU. Available Software installed. Loan period 6 hours.
Category: Laptops
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
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