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Audio-Visual and computer equipment is available for use by current UMassD faculty, staff, students and student organizations. Requests may be made at the Circulation Desk on a first come, first served basis. Availability is limited. Valid identification (UMass Pass) is required.
Available Equipment
- Audio recorder, digital
- Audiocassette recorders
- Calculators
- Camcorders – digital
- Cameras – digital
- Cell phone charger
- Data video projector
- Document cameras
- DVD players
- Headphones
- Laptops with power cord
- Laser pointers
- MAC adaptors
- Microphones for classroom use
- Portable PA system
- Screens
- Tripods
Length of Loan
AV equipment and laptops are due one hour before the circulation desk closes on the same day the equipment is borrowed. AV equipment and laptops may not be renewed.
Fines are charged by the hour for each hour the item is overdue including overnight hours. Fines vary depending on type of equipment and range from one dollar ($1.00), to ten ($10.00) per hour with maximum fines ranging from fifty dollars ($50.00) to five hundred dollars ($500.00)
Replacement Costs
If audio-visual equipment or laptops are damaged or lost, the patron is billed for the replacement cost of the equipment.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adapters (mac & others) | $30.00 |
| Art pen | $30.00 |
| Audio recorder — digital | $240.00 |
| Audio recorder case | $15.00 |
| Audiocassette recorders | $100.00 |
| Calculators | $150.00 |
| Camcorder case | $50.00 |
| Camcorders — digital | $900.00 |
| Camcorders — VHS | $600.00 |
| Cameras — digital | $170.00 |
| Camera case | $25.00 |
| Cell phone charger | $20.00 |
| Data video projector | $800.00 |
| Data video projector case | $75.00 |
| Document cameras | $1200.00 |
| DVD players | $150.00 |
| Extension cords | $10.00 |
| External disc drives | $75.00 |
| Headphones | $30.00 |
| HDMI cable | $20.00 |
| Laptops | $1800.00 |
| Laptop case | $75.00 |
| Laptop power cord | $30.00 |
| Laser pointers | $50.00 |
| Portable PA system | $350.00 |
| Screens | $250.00 |
| Tripods | $200.00 |
| Touch tablet | $175.00 |
| Touch tablet case | $25.00 |
| USB stereo headphones w/ mic | $35.00 |
The library reserves the right to add/withdraw equipment and update replacement fees at any time. The policy will be reviewed annually and revised if needed.
Last Revised: September 2021