Computers & Equipment

We have computers and other equipment to meet your needs.

The Library offers a number of computing options in and out of the building.

Laptops and tablets that can be checked out for short-term or long-term use.
Public computers in open spaces, meeting rooms and study rooms.
Listening and viewing equipment, both equipment for check-out and a specialized room.
Computer accessories (headsets, chargers, adapters, etc.) and electronics are available for your convenience.

Note: As of July 1, 2022, the Digital Media Hub is permanently closed.

Printers, Scanners & Copiers

Computer Availability Map

Laptops for Check Out

Check out one of the following from the Library Services desk on the main floor.

Short term

Laptops-3 hours

Long term

Public Computers in the Building

Rod Library offers a large number of computers for public use on all four floors of our building. The use of library-owned computers is governed by the Acceptable Use-Library Learning Space Computers policy. Our Computer Availability Map, which may be accessed only while connected to the UNI network, shows the location of all public computers. Those shown on the map with a red dot are the computers currently in use or being worked on by our Tech Staff. Those shown with a green dot are the computers available and open for use. The map also shows the locations of all print release stations in the Library.

Visitor Kiosks

The Library's four visitor kiosks offer limited functionality, as they are intended to provide quick access to the Library's catalog and provide a means for users to perform a self-service password reset. These are located near the main stairs on the first, third and fourth floors, and near the Library Services desk on the second floor.

Mac and Surface Studio Rooms

Several rooms on the third floor have been equipped with Mac computers and Surface Studio touch computers, which are ideal for those needing to work on design projects. You'll find these spaces near the Youth Collection in rooms 364, 365, 366 and 367. You can reserve these rooms through RodScheduler

Listening and Viewing Equipment

Computers Accessories and Other Electronics for Check Out

Accessories

Flash drives-3 days
32 GB Flash memory card & reader-1 week
USB 3.0 Multi-drive card reader-1 week
Network cable-3 hours
Phone chargers- Android and Iphone-3-hours
Headphones-3 hours
Card reader-3 hours
Chargers for several types of laptops-3 hours
Mouse for use with laptops-3 hours
Adaptor equipment for Learning Commons-3 hours
Surface Studio pen and dial-3 hours
Sensu Smart Brush-3 hours

Other Electronics

Calculators--graphic and scientific-1 week
Portable speakers (JBL 5 & 6)-1 week
Bluetooth Wireless Speaker-JBL Flip 5-1 week
Optelec Portable Video Magnifiers-See desk
Microphone & speakers with stand-3 hours building use only
Portable projector-1 week
Presentation clickers-3 hours
Optical drives-3 days
Webcams-3 hours
Power bank-3 hours
Nooks 1-week