The George A. Smathers Libraries understand the importance of technology, as a way to experiment and develop new ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and play. Accordingly, we have a strong commitment to finding and supplying technologies to support your learning.
AVAILABLE AT THE SMATHERS LIBRARIES
Take-Home Equipment
Item categories: 3D, Audio/Visual, Accessories, Cables and adapters, Calculators, Chargers, Miscellaneous, Tablets, and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality.
Some items require reservations – learn more.
Item | Loan period | Library | Availability | More info | Category |
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3D scanner | 7 days | Education | Check availability | Sense2 3D scanner | 3D |
3D scanner - Structure Sensor | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 3D | |
3D scanner - Structure Sensor | 3 days | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | 3D | |
3D scanner![]() | Inside Makery | Marston | Check availability | 3D | |
360 camera - GoPro Fusion![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: GoPro Fusion 360 Camera; extending tripod; 2 tripod attachment pieces; charging cord | Audio/Visual |
360 camera - GoPro Fusion![]() | 7 days | Education | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
360 camera - Ricoh Theta | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
ADA Video Magnifier | 2 hours inside library | Marston | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Apple 60w MagSafe Power Adapter | 4 hours | Health Science Center | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
Apple 85w Magsafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with Retina Display![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Compatibility: MacBook Pro with Retina Display and features magnetic DC connector | Cables and adapters |
Apple 85w Magsafe Power Adapter - MacBook Pro![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Compatibility: 15in or 17in MacBook Pro and features magnetic DC connector | Cables and adapters |
Apple Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Compatibility: all devices that have a lightning connector and support iOS 10 or later, including iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone | Cables and adapters |
Apple Magsafe to Magsafe 2 Converter![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Use the MagSafe connector on an LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or MagSafe Power Adapter to charge a MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer. | Chargers |
Apple USB-C Power Adapter and Charging Cable (2m)![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Chargers | |
Apple USB-C to USB-C Cable![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
Arduino Uno Microcontroller ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Miscellaneous | |
Binoculars ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | cludes Celestron NatureDX outdoor and birding binoculars, tripod mount, and smartphone adapter | Audio/Visual |
Blood pressure cuff | 1 day | Health Science Center | Check availability | Miscellaneous, Tools | |
Calculator - Canon LS82Z ![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Calculators | |
Calculator - Engineering/Scientific ![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro | Calculators |
Calculator - Financial ![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Profitability calculations, cash flow function, calculates NPV and IRR for uneven cash flows, time-value-of-money, amortization keys | Calculators |
Calculator - Graphing ![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Casio fx-9750GII, Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus | Calculators |
Calculator - TI BA II Plus | 2 hours | Library West | Check availability | For finance, accounting, economics, investment, statistics, and other business classes | Calculators |
Camcorder - Canon Vixia | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Camera Kit - Olympus DSLR | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
CamRah Lens | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Mobile device lens kit | Accessories, Audio/Visual |
Charging cable | 4 hours inside library | Education | Check availability | Kingback multi-use charger feature 30-Pin, Micro USB, Type-C, and Lightning cords for use on a variety of mobile devices. | Chargers |
Charging Cable![]() | AFA 2 hours, Marston 7 days | Architecture & Fine Arts, Marston | Check availability | 4-in-1 USB charging cable with type-C, micro USB, Apple Lightning, and Apple 30-pin connectors | Chargers |
Deburring Tool![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Deburring tool for deburring copper and steel pipes after cutting. Made of plastic with steel blade. | Tools |
Digital caliper![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Battery powered, Inch/Metric, 0-6" Range, +/-0.005" Accuracy, 0.001" Resolution | Tools |
Digital video camera kit | 2 hours inside library | Health Science Center | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Digital video camera kit | 7 days | Education | Check availability | Kicteck 4K Ultra-HD Camcorder with wide-angle lens and stereo microphone attachments | Audio/Visual |
DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Connects a computer's DisplayPort to an HDTV for audio/video streaming or to an HD monitor or projector - HDMI cable required | Cables and adapters |
Drawing tablet - Wacom Intuous Pro![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. Can be used with Mac or PC. https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-tablets/wacom-intuos-pro | Tablets |
Dremel kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Dremel 4300-5/40 - variety of accessories | Tools |
Drill set - screwdriving and drill bits![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | DeWalt drill, 8.0 Amp motor; 3/8 inch ratcheting keyless chuck; 21 piece, titanium coated speed tip drill bit set; 45 piece screwdriving set with tough case | Tools |
DVD headphones multi-splitter | 2 hours inside library | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
DVD, CD, Blu-ray, External USB Drive![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Blu-ray drive plays Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs. | Accessories, Audio/Visual |
DVD/CD Writer - Portable | 2 hours | Library West | Check availability | Accessories, Audio/Visual | |
DVDRW drive - External USB | 2 hours | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Dell | Accessories, Audio/Video |
Electricity Usage Monitor | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Counts consumption by Kilowatt-hours, with high-power tolerance rated at Max.16A, compatible with 220v ac. Includes extension cable. | Tools |
Electronics Repair Kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 100-piece computer technician tool kit | Tools, Miscellaneous |
Engraver![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: Dremel engraver and a variety of engraving cutters and grinding stones | Tools |
Epson Moverio | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Smart glasses | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Extension cord![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 25 ft. extension cord with mesh drawstring bag | Tools |
File Set | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 18Pcs File Set, Round and Flat File Kits are Made of High Carbon-Steel, Ideal Wooden Hand Tool for Woodwork, Metal, Model & Hobby Applications | Tools |
Google Glass | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Smart glasses | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
GoPro Hero 5 Active Supplemental Kit | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Includes: Adjustable mount kit, helmet mount kit, handlebar/seatpole mount, chesty strap, and headstrap | Audio/Visual |
GoPro Hero 5 Aquatic Supplemental Kit | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Includes: GoPro Hero 5 Supersuit, floating hand grip, and floaty Supersuit attachment | Audio/Visual |
GoPro Hero 5 Camera Kit | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Includes: GoPro Hero 5 series camera (in hard-shell case), Tenba backpack, MicroSD memory card, 2 batteries, USB cable, wireless GoPro remote (with USB charger and silver key), wrist strap, 39" selfie monopod, tripod mount, and screen protector | Audio/Visual |
GoPro Hero 5 kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: GoProHero5; Vicdozia Selfie Monopod 39"; GoPro Smart Remote; GoPro Chesty Chest Harness; GoPro HeadStrap + Quickclip; Lowepro Dashpoint AVC 1 Case; GoPro Jaws Flex Clamp; GoPro The Handler-floating hand grip; 2 rechargeable batteries; assorted mounts | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
GPS Field Data Collection Kit | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: Geode Sub Meter GPS Receiver; Cedar-Android Handheld Data Collector; manuals | Miscellaneous |
HDMI cable | 4 hours | Health Science Center | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
HDMI cable![]() | 7 days | Borland (Jax), Library West, Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
HDMI to USB-C adapter ![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Connect USB-C computer or phone to an HDMI-equipped display, monitor, or projector | Cables and adapters |
Headphone splitter | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Headphone to USB-C Adapter![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
Headphones - Noise-canceling Bluetooth Wireless | 4 hours inside library | Education | Check availability | With mic, charging cable, audio cable, and travel case | Audio/Visual |
Headphones![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Headphones![]() | 4 hours inside library | Health Science Center | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Headphones![]() | 2 hours inside library | Library West | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Headphones![]() | 2 hours inside library | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Audio/Visual | |
Headset | 4 hours | Health Science Center | Check availability | Model ccs55228 | Audio/Visual |
Hololens![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. Microsoft mixed reality headset | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Homeowner's Tool Kit![]() ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: 16-Foot tape measure; hammer; 18MM knife; level; long nose pliers; slip joint pliers; screwdriver set; ratchet with spinner handle, sockets and bits; SAE hex key set; metric hex key set | Tools |
HTC Vive![]() | 4 hours inside library; 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
iPads ![]() | 1 month | Architecture & Fine Arts, Education, Library West, Marston | Check availability | Tablets | |
iPads![]() | 7 days | Health Science Center | Check availability | Tablets | |
iPhone charger with cable | AFA 2 hours, HSCL 4 hours | Architecture & Fine Arts, Health Science Center | Check availability | Chargers | |
KODAK Mini Digital Film Scanner | 7 days | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Scan, edit, and save film negatives and slides directly onto an SD card | Audio/Visual, Miscellaneous |
Laser level![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 30-ft range self leveling up to 4 degrees accuracy +- 5/16 inch | Tools |
LibWest Tech Accessories ![]() | 3 hours inside library | Library West | Check availability | Apple 30-Pin to VGA Adapter, Apple 30-Pin to HDMI Adapter, Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Mini DisplayPort to AV Adapter (HDMI) | Accessories, Cables and adapters |
Locking pliers set![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: 6-inch long nose locking pliers, 10-inch locking pliers; 7-inch offset locking pliers | Tools |
MAC adapters | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Mini-DVI-VGA 1-2; Mini-Display Port-VGA 1-2 | Cables and adapters |
Magic Leap One![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. Augmented reality headset superimposes 3D computer-generated imagery over real world objects | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Measuring tape![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 100-foot | Tools |
Meeting Owl![]() | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | 360° smart video conferencing camera | Audio/Visual |
Microphones - Blue Yeti USB![]() | Library West | Check availability | Professional multi-pattern USB mic for recording and streaming | Audio/Visual | |
Mini Projector | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Dell M109S | Audio/Visual |
Mouse![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | 3-button USB wired mouse | Accessories |
Multimeter![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Handheld pocket oscilloscope, 40Mega samples/sec in real time with bandwidth up to 10MHz | Tools |
Oculus Rift![]() | 4 hours inside Made@UF lab | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. PC-powered gaming VR headset | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Otoscope | 1 day | Health Science Center | Check availability | Miscellaneous, Tools | |
Phone/Tablet Repair Tool Kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: screwdriver kit and bits; plastic opening tools; ESD tweezers, utility knife; anti-static wrist strap; SIM card ejector pin and LCD suction cup; triangle plectrums; plastic spudgers; metal spudgers; tin scraper; large plastic double headed opening tool; cleaning cloth; magnetizing and demagnetizing tool; SIM card shells; magnetic protect mats | Tablets, Tools |
Playstation VR![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. VR gaming headset with controllers; PS4 required | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Podcasting kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. Includes: Zoom H5 4-track portable recorder; professional hairy windscreen; wired remote control; AC power adapter; USB cable; Audio-Technica AT8010 Omni-Directional Instrument Condensor Microphone; Rode NTG2 Condensor Shotgun Microphone; camera case | Audio/Visual |
Portable Charger | 2 hours | Library West | Check availability | PowerCore 20100 | Chargers |
Presenter with laser pointer | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Up to 50-foot wireless range | Accessories |
Presenter with laser pointer![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Compatiblity: PC and Mac, 65-Foot wireless range | Accessories |
Projector - Dell DLP Pico![]() | 7 days | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Model # M109S; 3 power cords. | Audio/Visual |
Projector ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Portable projector with native 1080P HD resolution, tripod, remote | Audio/Visual |
Recorder![]() | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Zoom H1 Handy Recorder with built-in stereo X/Y microphone; auto level control; low cut filter. | Audio/Visual |
Samsung Gear VR![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | VR headset and controller; compatible phone required | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
SanDisk Memory Card - 32GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC UHS-I![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Up to 80MB/s; ideal for compact-to-midrange point-and-shoot digital cameras and camcorders. Class 10 rating for full HD video (1080p) | Accessories |
SanDisk Ultra 64GB Micro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Ideal for Android-based smartphones and tablets. 64GB. Adapter fits microSD, microSDHC, and Micro SDXC. | Accessories |
Sewing and Embroidery Machine![]() | Inside Makery | Marston | Check availability | Tools, Miscellaneous | |
Sewing kit![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: Threader; thread; sewing pins; sewing needles in assorted sizes; Wonder clips; thimble | Tools, Miscellaneous |
Sewing machine ![]() | Inside Makery | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. | Tools, Miscellaneous |
Sewing machine![]() | 7 days | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation required. Eversewn Sparrow 15-32 Stitch Mechanical Sewing Machine with supplies and case | Tools, Miscellaneous |
Shirt microphone | 3 hours inside library | Library West | Check availability | AUX Port Lav Mic | Audio/Visual |
Silhouette Cameo![]() | Inside Makery | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. Cuts over 100 materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric up to 12 inches wide. | Tools, Miscellaneous |
Smove Stabilizer | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Accessories, Audio/Visual | |
Socket set![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | 3/8 Drive Quick Release Ratchet; 3/8 Drive 3'' Extension; 3/8 to 1/4 Drive Adaptor; 3/8 Drive Drill Adaptor; 1/4 Drive Standard SAE Sockets - (5/32,3/16,7/32,1/4,9/32,5/16,3/8); 3/8 Drive Standard SAE Sockets - (7/16,1/2,9/16,5/8,11/16,3/4,13/16,7/8), 1/4 Drive Standard Metric Sockets - (5,6,7,8,9,10,11); 3/8 Drive Standard Metric Sockets - (12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19) | Tools |
Soldering station![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Includes: digital soldering station; lead-free solder wire with rosin core for electrical soldering (0.6 mm); flux paste | Tools |
Stethoscope | 1 day | Health Science Center | Check availability | Miscellaneous, Tools | |
Stud finder![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Wireless metal detector and AC live wire multi-scanner | Tools |
Stylus Pen | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Accessories, Tablets | |
Surface Pro Laptop Charger![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Chargers | |
Tec.Bean Wildlife Camera ![]() | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Tec.Bean Wildlife Camera that records HD 12MP 1080p resolution video | Audio/Visual |
Techo Lens | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Mobile telephoto lens kit | Accessories, Audio/Visual |
Tripod | 7 days | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Sunpak 8001 UT | Accessories, Audio/Visual |
Universal 65 watt Laptop Charger![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | 6 interchangeable charging tips. Compatible with most major laptop brands. | Chargers |
Universal 90 Watt AC laptop charger![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | 15 interchangeable charging tips. Compatible with 40W 45W 65W 90W laptop power adapter. | Chargers |
Universal 90 Watt AC laptop charger![]() | 4 hours | Education | Coming soon | 15 interchangeable charging tips. Compatible with 40W 45W 65W 90W laptop power adapter. | Chargers |
USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Mini Cable![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
USB Flashdrive | 2 hours | Architecture & Fine Arts | Check availability | Accessories | |
USB Power Adapter Wall Plug![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
USB to USB-C converter![]() | 1 day | Marston | Check availability | Cables and adapters | |
USB/Flash drive | 4 hours | Health Science Center | Check availability | Accessories | |
VGStudio Max | Marston | Make reservation | Reservation Required. A software package for editing CT scan data | Miscellaneous | |
Voice Translator![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | Supports 70 languages with two-way translation. Incompatible with UF Wifi. Hotspot or personal Wifi required. | Audio/Visual |
Vuze XR 360° & VR180° camera ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | https://vuze.camera/camera/vuze-xr-camera | Audio/Visual, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |
Web camera | 4 hours | Health Science Center | Check availability | Accessories, Audio/Visual | |
Wrenches set ![]() | 7 days | Marston | Check availability | SAE and Metric wrenches set with storage pouch. | Tools |
Zoom Q8 Video Recorder ![]() | 7 days | Library West | Check availability | Zoom Video and Audio recorder; can be paired with the Zoom Shotgun Microphone | Audio/Visual |
zSpace Tracking Glasses | 4 hours inside library | Education | Check availability | For use with the zSpace Desktop located in the EduGator Makery | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality |