Equipment Reservation

​All circulating equipment below is available for use by all current students, faculty, and staff. Most equipment available checks out for one day at a time. We recommend checking out equipment before your event to allow yourself time to become familiar with the equipment.

Forms submitted below are received and responded to during traditional business hours only (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) and are only replied to if we are unable to fulfill the request. If you have an urgent need or would like to reserve equipment outside of those hours and immediately know if it will be available to you, please call (614) 823-1215, ext. 4, or stop by the library’s Customer Service Desk.

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Equipment Reservation Form

  • Borrower Information

  • Equipment Information

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General Equipment Information - Use the above form to reserve any of these pieces

Canon PowerShot A3100
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Canon PowerShot A3100 is a compact digital camera with 12.1-megapixel resolution and 4X optical zoom. Each camera comes with a carrying case, a 4 GB Optima SD Card, a USB Cable, a charger, and rechargeable battery. The Canon PowerShot can be loaned for 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Canon Vixia HF R500 Camcorder
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Canon Vixia HF R500 is a compact camcorder has a 3.28 megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor and a 3 inch capacitive touch panel color LCD display. The camera can also capture still images like a digital camera. The loan period for this camcorder is 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Canon Camcorder (Education Department)
Quantity: 10

Equipment Details

Education Department Canon Camcorder is available to those currently enrolled in Methods or Student Teaching.

The Canon Camcorder is a compact camcorder has a 3.28-megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor and a 3-inch capacitive touch panel color LCD display. The camera can also capture still images like a digital camera. The loan period for this camcorder is 3 days and cannot be renewed.

Dell laptop

Dell Laptop 
Quantity: 16

Equipment Details

Dell Laptops (the Latitude 3330) feature the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 238 GB hard drive, 13 inch screen, touchpad, integrated webcam and WiFi. The laptop operates on Windows 10. Software includes Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook and Skype) and a smaller package of Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom and Photoshop).

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Dell Extended Loan Laptop 
Quantity: 16

Equipment Details

Dell Extended Loan Laptops (the Latitude 3330) have integrated webcams, operate on Windows 10; includes Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook) and a smaller package of Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). The Dell Extended Loan Laptop’s loan period is 7 days and are renewable (in person or over the phone but not online) pending that at least 5 Dell Extended Loan Laptops are currently not checked out.

Digital Data Projector
Quantity: 5

Equipment Details

The Casio XJ-A241 Projector is an ultra-light data projector with high brightness of 2500 ANSI lumens, 2X Power Zoom Lens, Auto Keystone, VGA and HDMI connectivity and advanced cooling system. The loan period for a data projector is 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Digital Voice Recorder
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-300M records high quality audio for up to 68 hours. It operates for about fifteen hours on one AAA battery. It is recommended that the digital audio recorder be used within a distance of four feet or less of the target audio in order to ensure optimal recording clarity. The loan period is 1 day, and it cannot be renewed.

Display Easel & Attachment
Quantity: 12

Equipment Details

Our black telescoping display easels are great for showing off your posters and tri-fold boards. With adjustable leg heights your presentation can adjust to be anywhere from 34 – 63 inches high.  The adjustable art holders fold out, and move up/down to support your artwork/signs. The loan period for the display easel is 1 day, and it cannot be renewed.

Flip Video Mino Camcorder
Quantity: 6

Equipment Details

The Flip Video Mino is an extremely compact, lightweight digital camcorder that records up to 60 minutes of audio and video. Just plug the camera directly into your computer’s USB port or into a television for easy viewing. The loan period for a Flip Video Mino is 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Headset W Microphone

Headset with Microphone
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

These headsets come equipped with a flexible microphone making it easy and comfortable to use. With volume controls and a mute button on the cord they are always within reach. This item checks out for 3 days and cannot be renewed.

Logitech Cordless Presenter
Quantity: 5

Equipment Details

The Logitech Cordless Presenter features forward/backward functions for easy navigating through presentations. The presenter also features an integrated laser pointer. It has a 50-foot range, long battery life, and wireless adapter which plugs conveniently into any USB port. The loan period for the remotes is 1 day, and it cannot be renewed.

Logitech C615 Webcam
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Logitech Webcam C615 has a built in microphone featuring RightSound technology giving a clear conversation without background noise.  The webcam is compatible with Collaborate Ultra, Skype, Google Hangouts, and FaceTime for Macs.  The loan period is 7 days, and it cannot be renewed.

Mice

Logitech Wireless Mouse
Quantity: 4

Equipment Details

Small and portable, this mouse is great for working at home or on the go. The USB receiver stores conveniently within the wireless mouse. This item checks out for 7 days and cannot be renewed.

Microphone

Microphone
Quantity: 1

Equipment Details

This corded microphone has an audio jack only and a 3-foot cord. This item checks out for 1 day and cannot be renewed.

PA System
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The small PA systems include a speaker, speaker stand, microphone, and a 1/8″ stereo cable. The stereo cable can connect the speaker to iPods or other MP3 devices. These systems are great for campus gatherings of all sizes. These systems circulate for 3 days at a time and cannot be renewed.

Poster Board
Quantity: 10

Equipment Details

Usually borrowed in conjunction with our display easels, these white boards are 36”x48” and great for displaying your poster/presentation. They come with 4 black binder clips for attaching your presentation. The loan period for the foam boards is 1 day, and it cannot be renewed.

Projection Screen
Quantity: 4

Equipment Details

Our portable projection screen comes in an aluminum case and is ready to use in just seconds. Lift up on the center handle to raise the screen to the desired height, and when finished gently push down on the center handle again and it will retract back into its case. Our screens are 100 inches diagonally. The loan period for the projection screen is 1 day, and it cannot be renewed.

Surge Protector

Surge Protectors
Quantity: 5

Equipment Details

Available with cords of three different lengths; 8 feet, 12 feet, or 25 feet; these surge protectors allow users to safely power up to 5 different pieces of equipment. If requesting this piece of equipment, please specify the preferred length. This item checks out for 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Table Tripod

Tabletop Tripod (for use with Flip Video Camcorders)
Quantity: 6

Equipment Details

The tabletop tripod is meant to be used as a quick setup stand. It screws into the base of the camera easily. This item checks out for 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Tripod

Tripod
Quantity: 5

Equipment Details

With telescoping legs these tripods connect to all of the library’s circulating cameras and camcorders to provide a stable photographing or recording platform. This item checks out for 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Toshiba DVD/VHS Combo Player
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Toshiba DVD Player/VCR Combo can be used to play DVD’s and video cassettes. A DVD/VCR combo’s loan period is 1 day and cannot be renewed.

TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
Quantity: 4

Equipment Details

The Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus can be used for algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, calculus, physics, and business/accounting math. The calculator graphs functions of one variable and stores lists, matrices, variables, and can be programmed to perform specific operations useful to the user. TI-84’s have a loan period of 1 day and cannot be renewed.

Self-Care Collection - Use the above form to reserve any of these pieces

Affirmation Cards

Affirmation Cards
Quantity: 1

Equipment Details

A set of 50 inspirational affirmation cards that can “help you help yourself without all the self helpy-ness” This item checks out for 3 days and cannot be renewed.

Birdwatching Kit

Bird Watching Kits
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

This kit includes a set of binoculars and instructions on where to find books on local birds in the library’s main collection.  This item checks out for 3 day and cannot be renewed.

Bubble Poppers

Bubble Popper
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

Whether used to keep your hands busy or your mind off your stress this bubble popper is just like popping real bubble wrap.This item checks out for 3 days and cannot be renewed.

Sound Machine

Homedics White Noise Machine
Quantity: 1

Equipment Details

Create a peaceful space that helps you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling rested and ready to go or use it to unwind after a hard day.  You can use it just about anywhere and the rhythmic sounds will instill a feeling of comfort to people of all ages. This item checks out for 3 days and cannot be renewed.

Light Therapy Lamps
Quantity: 2

Equipment Details

The Circadian Optics Lumos 2.0 Light Therapy lamp is a desktop ultra-bright LED lamp. It has a rotating light panel which allows users to maximize their light therapy session by allowing you to place, position, and direct the lamp any way you want. The loan period is 3 days, and it cannot be renewed.

Non-Reservable Equipment - Available on a first come first serve basis

Headphones

Headphones
Quantity: 3

Equipment Details

Corded headphones to help you focus, both in the library and out. This item checks out for 2 hours and cannot be renewed.

Bike

Otterbike
Quantity: 32 (variety of styles)

Equipment Details

The Courtright Memorial Library has a collection of 32 bicycles available for current students, faculty, and staff use. Beginning in July 2021, the $5 maintenance fee will be generously covered by the Friends of the Library. However, users must still sign a waiver each term giving them access to the collection for up to 6 months (July – December, January – June). We recommend that all users read through the program’s information sheet prior to riding. Otterbikes check out for 7 days at a time but are renewable (in person or over the phone but not online) pending that at least 5 bikes are currently not checked out.

Phone Chargers

Phone Chargers
Quantity: 10

Equipment Details

USB chargers for both android and Apple phones. This item checks out for 2 hours and cannot be renewed.

Other Library Building Resources

Other Library Building Resources
Ellison Press and Die Cuts Located in the lower level work room (Library 010) there are four Ellison Presses and more than 100 Dies to choose from.
TV with VCR/DVD Player Located in the LP Record room within the lower level work room (Library 010) this TV helps the Otterbein Community view items that are restricted to in library use only or that they otherwise don’t have access to view in their own residence. This terminal comes with one set of headphones however there is a splitter that can allow for more users to view films at the same time. Instructions for users are posted near this terminal, however ask a library staff member if you need assistance.
Comb (Spiral) Binding Machine Located in the lower level work room (Library 010) this is great for creating a more professional look for your projects/papers. Combs are available in limited sizes in the drawers surrounding this machine. Watch this How to use a Comb Binding Machine or ask a library staff member for assistance in using this machine.
Light Board Available in the lower level work room (Library 010)
Vinyl Record Player Located in the LP Record room within the lower level work room (Library 010)
Paper Cutter Available in the lower level work room (Library 010)
Laminator Located at the Customer Service Desk on the first floor of the library, patrons can laminate standard letter size pages (8.5”x11”). Lamination costs $0.50 per foot and cannot be taken out of a student’s printing allotment. Cash and check are the only payment methods accepted in the library.
Microfilm Readers Located on the 2nd floor of the library by the Lois’ Study. There are two readers available that will let you scan and print materials from microform. Microform is a general term for miniaturized images of print resources. Otterbein has both microfiche (thin sheets containing multiple images per sheet) and microfilm (reels of film containing multiple images).

Please see the Library’s full Schedule of Operations for additional information.

Contact the Library

138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu

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