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 8:19 PM on May 21, 2025
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Item
Location
Digital Audio Recorder(Zoom H1)
Description
Zoom H1 Handy portable digital recorder. One-touch control for ease of use with micro SD card media for simple transfer of recordings. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handheld Fender Microphone model P-52S, standard microphone for amplification, attaches to XLR cable. Compatible with our PA systems and any other sound system with XLR inputs. Must be reserved online 3 days in advance. Loan period up to 3 days.
