Equipment
Note: Equipment previously checked out at the Sanford Media Center is now checked out at the Gorgas Circulation Desk.
Equipment listed below can be checked out at the listed library or department on a first-come, first served basis. Some items require online reservation in order to check out. Items can be checked out for 4 hours for library use only, unless otherwise noted.
If you are having issues reserving equipment or an item is unavailable for reservation, please contact the owning library for assistance:
Bruno: 205-348-1080 Gorgas: 205-348-9748 McLure: 205-348-6055 Rodgers: 205-348-2100
Laptops are available for checkout by application only through the Division of Student Life.

Calculators
Available: Rodgers Library 1 day
- 4 graphing calculators
- 4 scientific calculators

Headphones
Available: Bruno, Gorgas, McLure, Rodgers
- Earbuds are available to purchase from the Gorgas 1st floor vending machine, near JavaCity

Structure Sensor
- Available: Gorgas and Rodgers
Rapid 3D scanning of objects and people, and 3D maps of interior spaces

Oculus Rift
- Available: Gorgas Unavailable: Rodgers
Virtual reality goggles for your computer or mobile device

Computer Accessories
Cables available: Bruno, Gorgas, Rodgers
- 2 Wireless Keyboard: Rodgers
- 2 Wireless Mouse: Rodgers

Additional Accessories
Whiteboard markers and eraser kits available: Bruno, Gorgas, McLure, Rodgers
- 1 Camcorder and tripod: Rodgers

Phone Chargers
- Available: Bruno, Gorgas, McLure, Rodgers
- 4-hour Reserve Item

Google Cardboard
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for use with a smartphone. Named for its fold-out cardboard viewer, it is used by placing a smartphone into the back of it and viewing through the lenses in the front. The Cardboard app is available for the Android and iOS operating systems.
- available at McLure Education Library
- 7-day Reserve Item
Audiovisual Equipment Gorgas Circulation Desk
Items must can be checked out at the Gorgas Circulation desk for 72 hours and may not be renewed. Items must be reserved before checking out.
Camcorders

1 also available at Rodgers
Tripods

1 also available at Rodgers
Boom Kits

Lenses

Audio Recorder

Cameras

Lighting

Accessories

3D Printers and Scanner 3D Studio located in Rodgers Library
Participation in a 3D Printer Training and Safety Workshop offered by a Rodgers Library staff member is required prior to use

Stratasys 3D Printer
- Self-service printing temporarily unavailable. Send your job to 3drodgers@ua.edu.


Non-circulation Equipment
Equipment available in the libraries, but not available to check out

Whiteboards
Available: Bruno, Gorgas, McLure, Rodgers
Check out marker & eraser kits

Interactive Displays
Available: McClure and Rodgers Libraries
Check out marker & eraser kits

Presentation Monitors
Available: Rodgers Library
Check out adapter & remote kits

Whisper Booths
Whisper Booths are sound isolation booths equipped with iMacs with recording software, as well as Yeti microphones, and 88-key keyboards. They are located on the first floor of Gorgas Library and can be reserved for 4-hour time periods, up to two weeks in advance.