Gadgets
We are happy to provide the GT community with a variety of equipment and accessories for both scholarly and leisure needs. All items are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk in the LEC and are typically 4 hour in-building use items unless noted otherwise. Items such as camcorders and cameras may be subject to wait lists, so please check at the Circulation department ahead of time.
For information regarding offerings, renewals, fines/penalties or support, please use the menu below.
Digital Cameras (2 day out of building use)
Point and shoot type Canon Powershot SD410 (4 megapixel) and Powershot SD1000 (7 megapixel). The cameras come complete with a flash storage card, case, USB cable, manual and a battery charger. Overdue fines for general circulation are $5.00 per day.
The Library also has several short-term loan cameras available for those who need to take a few quick shots. Please ask at the Circulation Desk for details and availability.
MiniDV Camcorders (1 week out of the building use)
Canon ZR 40, ZR 100, and ZR 850 MiniDV camcorders. They come complete with a case, firewire/USB cable, video input cable, manual and a power cord/adapter. Mini DV tapes are not included but are required for operation. Tapes may be purchased for $5.00 at the Circulation desk. The ZR 850 camcorders may be reserved, while the ZR 40 and ZR 100 offerings are available on a first come, first served basis. Overdue fines for all camcorders in general circulation are $5.00 per day.
We have also reserved a line of higher quality Panasonic PV-GS320 MiniDV Camcorders for class video production use.They may be reserved in advance by the instructor.
For questions and reservations: Email Gadgets Info
Flip Video Recorders (2 Day out of building use)
Flip Video Camcorders are great for getting quick, easy to use video with recording times up to 60 minutes. They are 2 day checkouts and require no tapes or peripherals. Everything you need for simple, easy to use videos is included in a package just larger than a cell phone.
Film/Slide Scanning Adapters
Nikon film/slide adapters and Epson photo scanning templates (each template set has 3 plates). These are scanning supplies for digitizing 35mm and 120/220 film and slides.
GorillaPods (24 hour out of building use)
Similar to a mini-tripod, the gorillapods have flexible yet strong joints that allow you to use it on uneven surfaces, or even to wrap it around objects. It has a standard attachment that fits most cameras and camcorders.
Headsets/Headphones
Behind-the-head style with adjustable microphone and in-line volume controls.
Multi-Card Media Reader
Dazzle USB Media Card Reader with USB 2.0 connection. This item can read many different formats of Flash media commonly used in digital cameras.
Peripheral Cables
We have a line of USB and Firewire peripheral cables to help you manage your cameras, camcorders, and other devices. They are gold plated and provide exceptional transfer rates.
Tripods (24 hour out of building use)
Standard tripods for most any camera or camcorder.
Cassette Player (2 hour in-building use)
Emerson cassette tape player is available at the Circulation Desk.
Digital Voice Recorders (4 hour out of building use)
Olympus VN-3100 PC with 72 hour recording time. The uplink cable, software and instruction guides are all included. The Software and driver must be installed to extract the .wav files from the device though you can use a Library Laptop if necessary. Audacity MP3 conversion software can be downloaded for free .
Film/Slide Scanning Adapters
Nikon film/slide adapters and Epson photo scanning templates (each template set has 3 plates). These are scanning supplies for digitizing 35mm and 120/220 film and slides.
Graphing Calculators (2 Hour in-building use)
TI-89 advanced graphing calculators come with the software and connection cables necessary to integrate your work on a PC.
MP3 Players (24 hour out of building use)
1 GB Sandisk Sansa m240 MP3 Player with earphones, USB cable and quickstart guide included.
Multi-Card Media Reader
Dazzle USB Media Card Reader with USB 2.0 connection. This item can read many different formats of Flash media commonly used in digital cameras.
Portable DVD Players
Sony and Panasonic portable DVD players for either PAL or NTSC encoded DVDs. WE have both 4 hour and 24 hour checkouts available. Ask at Circulation for more info.
Projector
A 4 hour out of the building checkout. It is great for presentations and group study sessions. There are no reservations—it is first come, first served.
Peripheral Cables
We have a line of USB and Firewire peripheral cables to help you manage your cameras, camcorders, and other devices. They are gold plated and provide exceptional transfer rates.
Laptops
Dell Latitude Laptops with wireless internet. Power cords/adapters are available as a separate checkout. One renewal is allowed, based on availability. For information on software offerings - View the Software List .
External DVD Burner
DVD Burner with USB 2.0 connection. All necessary the software, drivers, connection cable and a user guide are included.
Graphing Calculators (2 Hour in-building use)
TI-89 advanced graphing calculators come with the software and connection cables necessary to integrate your work on a PC.
Headsets/Headphones
Behind-the-head style with adjustable microphone and in-line volume controls.
Optical Mouse
Optical mouse with USB 2.0 connection.
Peripheral Cables
We have a line of USB and Firewire peripheral cables to help you manage your cameras, camcorders, and other devices. They are gold plated and provide exceptional transfer rates.
Task Light
A USB powered task/reading light. Light has a flexible body and is great for supplementing light in the carrels and study nooks on the higher floors.
USB Flash Drives
1GB flash drives for file transfer and storage.
Portable Hard Drive
250 GB External USB Hard Drive.
USB Floppy Drive
3.5” Floppy drive with a USB 2.0 connection.
Webcams
Webcam for video-conferencing and remote study sessions. Software and drivers are included.
Wireless Antenna (24 hour out of building use)
Wireless internet network adapter for PCI/II expansion ports. All the appropriate software and drivers are included. For more information on the GT wireless network, visit the OIT website .
Wireless Presenter w/ Laser Pointer (4 hour out of building use)
Device allows wireless manipulation of PowerPoint slideshows for presentations.
Zip Drive
Iomega Zip 250 drive with a USB 2.0 connection. It comes with the appropriate software and drivers, though they may not be necessary.
HP DesignJet Z6100PS-- The Library maintains a plotter printer for your large format printing needs. We do not reserve blocks of time for printing, but rather help the patrons in the order they arrive (waiting lists may develop at times of peak demand). Printing will be done by the user, though the Library may offer a help guide and some hands-on assistance when able. Prices are set low to recover the cost of paper and ink, and printing is available on glossy and matte paper. Prices are assessed by linear foot and are as follows:
Matte Paper: $1.00 for 24 inch roll, $1.25 for 36 inch roll, $1.50 for 42 inch roll.
Glossy Paper: $2.50 for 24 inch roll, $2.75 for 36 inch roll, $3.00 for 42 inch roll. For questions or assistance: Email Gadgets Info
For suggestions or questions regarding policies, procedures, hardware and operations, check with the Circulation Department .
For other multimedia needs and support, consult the specialists in the Multimedia Studio.
All other questions: Email Gadgets Info
Unless otherwise noted, all items are 4 hour in the building checkouts. Renewals are often allowed, but they are predicated on availability. You must check with the Circulation for any equipment renewal. Fines for equipment may be assessed at a rate of $1.00 per hour, and a $5.00 Reserve Overdue Penalty may accompany any overdue billing.
Camcorders and Cameras are not subject to the hourly overdue rates. Overdue fines for these items are assessed at $5.00 per day.
Items are inspected upon checkout and return. An item is expected to be returned in the same condition it was loaned in. All missing items must be paid for at the time of return. Any lost, stolen or damaged equipment must be paid for at the Circulation Desk. Rates are quoted based on the price paid for the item, though the Circulation Department reserves the discretion to modify these rates. Replacement of equipment will also be subject to a $20.00 processing fee.
All questions regarding these policies: Email Gadgets Info
The Library has seen an increasing demand from instructors to use our digital learning objects for class projects. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, but we appreciate attempts to plan ahead.
To discuss the logistics of the project & our ability to meet these demands: Email Gadgets Info
