VTCSOM Library & Learning Commons: Equipment

Equipment information

If you have questions or would like to recommend we provide additional equipment/technology, please email vtcsomlibrary@vt.edu

Equipment is only able to be loaned out when the library is staffed.
Equipment is to be returned to library staff.
- Any damage or loss of equipment placed in the book drop bin or left out is the responsibility of the borrower and may incur fines to repair damage or full replacement costs.
Typically only one piece of equipment by type may be checked out at a time (e.g. a student can check out one laptop). Faculty and staff may be able to check out multiple pieces of equipment (e.g. multiple laptops) by by first contacting the Library at vtcsomlibrary@vt.edu and reserving the equipment for their need.
Damaged or lost equipment may be billed to the borrower's Bursar account.

Equipment type/name	Circulation period	What it's for	Who can borrow
Over-ear headphones	4 hours	Playing audio (to yourself) in the library	Anyone
Chargers	4 hours	iPhone, iPad, Android, Macbook, USB-C compatible laptops	Anyone
Adapters	4 hours	Hooking up HDMI or USB-C to monitors or other peripherals	Anyone
USB Flash drives	4 hours	Saving work on library computers or checkout laptops	Anyone
Projector	2 days	Presentations, etc. when no A/V equipment is present	VTCSOM and VT
Dell Laptop(s)	7 days	Temporary replacements, use on campus, etc.	VTCSOM and VT
Logitech webcam	7 days	Meetings, presentations, etc.	VTCSOM and VT
Blue Snowball Microphone	7 days	Recording presentations, podcasting, etc.	VTCSOM and VT
Sony Camcorder	7 days	Recording events, presentations, etc.	VTCSOM and VT
Tripod	7 days	Recording events, presentations, etc.	VTCSOM and VT
Wacom Bamboo Stylus	7 days	Writing or drawing on tablets	VTCSOM and VT
Noise-cancelling headphones	3 days	Playing audio (to yourself) in the library	VTCSOM only
Ultrasound machines**	3 days	Practice or instruction/training	VTCSOM only