Equipment Library
We have items at Waldo Library you can borrow to help you get your work done.
Who can borrow
Current Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff can check out any of the equipment listed below.
How to check out
Stop by the service desk on the first floor at Waldo Library with your Bronco Card to check out these items.
Where to return
Return equipment to the service desk when you are done. Replacement fees are charged for unreturned or damaged items.
Available equipment
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI Cable | Cable for connecting two HDMI-enabled devices. | 4 hours | |
Apple Lightning to HDMI Adapter | Cable that connects Apple devices to standard HDMI connectors. | 4 hours | |
Apple Lightning to USB-C Adapter | Cable that connects Apple devices to USB-C- or Thunderbolt 3-enabled Macs for syncing and charging.
| 4 hours | |
HDMI Female to USB-C Adapter | Adapter that features a USB-C connector on one end and a place to plug in an HDMI cable on the other end. | 4 hours | |
USB-A to USB-C Adapter | Adapter that connects USB-C-enabled devices to standard USB-A-enabled devices. | 4 hours | |
USB-A to Mini-B Cable | Cable that connects USB-A-enabled devices to another device with a USB mini B port. | 4 hours | |
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter | Universal AC socket and US AC socket that adapt to over 200+ countries and regions with three USB-A and two USB-C ports. | 4 hours |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Egghead Headphones | Stereo headphones with adjustable headband, comfortable ear cushions and 3.5Mm plug. | 4 hours | |
| Standard headset with microphone and USB connector. | 4 hours 7 days | |
Noise-cancelling Earmuffs | Sensory headphones that detect and cancel out a range of low and mid-frequency noises. | 4 hours | |
Zoweetek Original Voice Amplifier | Compact and ultra-portable voice amplifier that can be worn around the waist or neck. | 7 days | |
Handheld Microphone | Wireless microphone with rechargeable receiver. | 7 days | |
USKEYVISION Smartphone Vlog Microphone Video Kit | Microphone set and stand for iPhone and Android devices. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Kryptonite Bike U-Lock | Heavy-duty U-lock with hardened steel shackle and double deadbolt design. | 4 hours | |
Universal Bicycle DX Tool Set | 44-piece tool kit specially designed for bicycle maintenance and repair. | 24 hours |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator | Easy-to-use graphing calculator for math and science that lets you graph and compare functions, as well as perform data plotting and analysis. | 4 hours 24 hours |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Logitech BCC950 Conference Cam | Logitech conference camera for large-group videoconferencing. | 7 days | |
Epson ELPDC07 Document Camera | Portable document camera that makes it simple to capture and display documents, 3D objects, and more. | 7 days | |
Adesso 720P 1.3MP Webcam | Standard USB 720P webcam with audio. | 1 semester | |
4K Video Camera Camcorder 48MP UHD WiFi IR Night Vision | 4K video camera with 48MP image resolution. Provided with a carrying case, 128GB SD Memory Card. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Generic USB Ring Light | Standard USB powered and controllable ring light for video production. | 7 days | |
Green Screen Backdrop - 8x10FT | 8x10 fabric green screen backdrop, suitable for chroma key video work, zoom backgrounds, etc. | 7 days | |
Tripod for Cameras and Cell Phones | Heavy-duty, lightweight tripod for camera and phone that adjusts from 19.5" to 74" in height with a 3-way pan head that rotates 360 degrees.
| 7 days | |
Video Camera Microphones and Accessories Kit | Audio kit for video camera including two lavalier microphones and adapter and one stereo microphone. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Anker 100W USB Charger | Fast, compact wall charger with three ports鈥攖wo USB-C and one USB-A. | 4 hours | |
Multiple USB Charging Cable | 4-in-1 multi-charging cable that includes USB-C, micro USB and Apple Lightning connectors. | 4 hours |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Portable Floppy Disc Drive | Floppy disk reader designed to connect to a PC or laptop via USB-A or USB-C for the viewing of content on a 3.5-inch floppy disk, compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP. | 4 hours | |
USB Portable DVD Drive - Computer Use | USB-powered DVD drive designed to connect to a computer for the viewing of DVD and optical media content. | 4 hours | |
Wired Optical Mouse | Computer mouse with optical tracking and wired connectivity. Compatible with almost any system that has a USB port. | 4 hours |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Dell Latitude 3510 | Dell Latitude 3510 BTX, with Intel i5-10210U, 8GB Memory, Integrated Intel Graphics, 256HD, 15.6 inch display | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Anker 325 Power Bank | Power consumption meter that measures the power usage of household devices. Includes USB-C and Apple cables. | 24 hours | |
Anker 521 Portable Power Station | Portable power station with 256Wh capacity and long-lasting battery to charge small devices and appliances on the go, for weekend trips or emergencies. It includes multiports with 2 AC ports, 2 USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and car outlet. | 7 days | |
Suraielec Watt Meter | Power consumption meter that measures the power usage of household devices. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Dell M410HD DLP Projector | Mobile projector that produces crisp, clear, lifelike pictures with a native resolution of 1280x800 WXGA. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Singer MX60 Sewing Machine | Lightweight and portable sewing machine with six built-in stitches and adjustable thread tension. Includes hardshell case, foot pedal and accessory kit with bobbins. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
BigBlue 14W SunPower Solar Panels with USB-A Port | 14-watt portable solar charger for cell phones, tablets, etc. | 7 days | |
BigBlue 3 USB-A 28W Solar Charger | 28-watt solar charger for cell phones, tablets, etc. | 7 days | |
Feeke Solar Charger Power Bank | 36800mAh small solar charger and attached battery, suitable for cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Monoprice 10x6.25inch Drawing Tablet | USB-connected drawing tablet/digitizer to capture drawings on computers and tablets. | 7 days | |
Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth Graphics Drawing Tablet | Drawing tablet that connects via USB or Bluetooth to devices for easy hand digitization. | 7 days |
| Item | Description | Availability | Loan period |
|---|---|---|---|
Portable Desk Fan | Folding personal desktop fan with USB-C cable. | 4 hours | |
Verilux HappyLight Luxe LED Light | Ultra-thin therapy lamp that brings natural light indoors by emitting a bright, white LED light that mimics sunlight. | 7 days |