Borrowing Technology & Other Equipment
UW Libraries has a variety of tech equipment available to borrow or use in the library including the following:
- Computer Accessories, Chargers, and Adapters
- Viewing and Scanning Equipment
- Wellness Equipment
- Assistive Equipment
- Calculators
Much of this equipment has been funded by the Student Technology Fee.
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Computer Accessories, Chargers, and Adapters
Most library locations have charging cords for phones and laptops. Ask at the information desk.
Accessories
Computer mice, optical disk drives (Mac and Windows).
Location: Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
Cables and Splitters
Ethernet, audio and audiovisual cables, and cable splitters.
Location: Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
Adapters
Adapters and dongles.
Location: Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
External Floppy Disk Drive
For 3.5 inch floppy disks.
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk
In-library use only
Portable Power Banks
Locations: Odegaard Information Desk, Engineering Library Information Desk, Tateuchi East Asia Library Information Desk
In-library use only
Allen Library Chargers
For PCs, Macs, and smartphones.
Location: Allen Library Information Desk
In-library use only
Phone and Laptop Charging
Locations: Engineering Library Information Desk, Foster Library Information Desk, Odegaard Information Desk, Tateuchi East Asia Library Information Desk
3 day checkout period
Viewing and Scanning Equipment
DVD/Blu-Ray Players
Requires a display monitor.
Location: Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
VHS Player
All-in-one VHS player.
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk, Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
Flatbed Scanners
Up to 12×17 scanners.
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk
In-library use only
Microfilm, Microfiche, Microcards, and Film Slides Viewers and Scanners
Flat and roll film.
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk
In-library use only
Maps and Aerial Photos Viewers
Light table and stereoscope.
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk
In-library use only
KIC Overhead Scanners
Overhead scanners are available at all library locations for drop-in use. No reservations or checkout required.
Wellness Equipment
Odegaard Wellness Equipment
Light therapy lamps, white noise machines, visual timers, cell phone lock boxes, and robotic companion cats and mental activity kits.
Location: Odegaard Information Desk
In-library use only
Assistive Equipment
Accessibility Kits
Lapboard, trackball mouse, large type high-contrast keyboard, hearing loop. Magnifier bars and ear plugs do not require checkout.
Location: All library locations – ask at the information desk
In-library use only
Magnifying Glasses
HSL Information Desk
Location: Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMMN) Help Desk
In-library use only
Calculators
Foster Library Financial Calculator
Texas Instruments BA II Plus financial calculators are available for three day loans
Location: Foster Library Information Desk
Research Commons Calculators
TI-30 calculators are available.
Location: Research Commons Information Desk
More Equipment Available from the Student Technology Loan Program (STLP)
Visit any of the four STLP locations including the Odegaard Undergraduate Library (next to the Information Desk on the second floor).