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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 2:09 PM on April 29, 2025
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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.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Condenser Microphone
Description
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
DSLR Kit
Description
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Lavalier Microphone Kit
Description
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Shot Gun Microphone
Description
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Fender Microphone
Description
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.
Category
Production Equipment
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
Digital Converter
Description
 Elgato and DataVideo  Analog to Digital Converter converts VHS tapes to digital files. Compatible with iOS and Windows computers. 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
Video Conferencing Kit
Description
Video conferencing kit consists of webcam, a table-top microphone, USB microphone and a tripod. 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
Tripod
Description
Manfrotto  Tripod extend up to 5 feet. Usually paired with a camcorder or DSLR. 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
Fender Portable PA System
Description
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
Item Location
At At McKeldin - Tech Desk, 2nd Floor
Item Availability
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