Laptop & Equipment Borrowing

Equipment is available for current EMU students, faculty and staff to check out for University and classroom use. Items are available on a first come, first served basis at the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the library. Available items include digital audio recorders, flip video cameras, GPS units, headphones, laptops and netbooks, and wireless presenters. 

Laptops, Netbooks and Headphones may be checked out for four hours. Other equipment may be borrowed for four days. Equipment may not be renewed or placed on hold. Each item has a specific Overdue Fine and Replacement Charge.

Digital Audio Recorders

• Check availability.
• Borrowing period: Four days. May not be renewed or placed on hold.
• Instructions: Each Digital Audio Recorder has a built-in microphone and speaker and instructions in a box. Written instructions are provided with the Digital Audio Recorder. Assistance is provided in the Academic Projects Center during open hours. The Circulation Desk does not provide instructional or technical support.

Flip Video Cameras

• Check availability.
• Borrowing period: Four days. May not be renewed or placed on hold.
• Instructions: Each camera set contains 1 Flip video camcorder, 1 TV connection cable, 1 USB cable, 1 tripod, 1 manual in a case. Written instructions are provided with the camera. Patrons are responsible for recharging, providing batteries or power source. Cameras may not be charged and ready to go at check out. Assistance is provided in the Academic Projects Center during open hours. The Circulation Desk does not provide instructional or technical support.

GPS Units

• Check availability.
• Borrowing period: Four days. May not be renewed or placed on hold.

Headphones

• Check availability.
• Borrowing period: Four hours, Library Use Only. Headphones must be returned by close of the building.

Laptop & Netbook Computers

• Laptop availability. Netbook availability.
• Borrowing period: Four hours, Library Use Only. They may not be renewed or placed on hold.
• Instructions: A Laptop or netbook and power cord will be given to the patron at check out. Borrowers are responsible for saving all material to a thumb drive or disk, or their Google Drive. Any material downloaded or saved to the computer will be erased when the machine is powered off. Assistance is provided in the Academic Projects Center during open hours. The Circulation Desk does not provide instructional or technical support.

Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer

• Check availability.
• Borrowing period: Four days. May not be renewed or placed on hold.
• Instructions: Each Wireless Presenter set contains 1 Wireless presenter, 1 Laser Pointer and instructions in a box. Written instructions are provided with the Wireless Presenter. Assistance is provided in the Academic Projects Center during open hours. The Circulation Desk does not provide instructional or technical support.