Equipment Loans
The Smith College Libraries lend an assortment of media equipment to current Smith College students, faculty and staff with a valid OneCard. Before some equipment can be borrowed, an annual loan agreement form may need to be completed. Borrowers assume all responsibility for equipment during their loan periods, including replacement or repair costs in the event of theft or damage.
Circulating Equipment
| Type | Location |
| Mac & PC Laptops | Neilson |
| Wacom Graphics Drawing Tablets | Neilson |
| Apple SuperDrives and Blu-Ray Players | Neilson, Josten, Hillyer |
| 1 TB Portable Hard Drives | Neilson |
| Laptop, Phone, and iPad Chargers | Neilson, Josten, Hillyer |
| Adapters | Neilson |
See a comprehensive list of Media Production Equipment for loan.
| Type | Location |
| DSLR Cameras and Video Recorders | Neilson |
| Lenses and Tripods | Neilson |
| Lighting Equipment | Neilson |
| Audio Recorders and Microphones | Neilson |
| Projectors, Projection Screens, and Presentation Remotes | Neilson |
| Webcams, Conference Speakers, and Ring Lights | Neilson |
| Headphones | Neilson, Hillyer, & Josten |
| Smartphone Kits | Neilson |
| Type | Location |
| Calculators | Neilson |
| Misc. Science Equipment | Neilson |
| Type | Location |
| Ukuleles | Josten |
| Tuners | Josten |
Loan Periods
The standard loan period for digital media equipment and laptops is up to 3 days. Renewals may be approved and depend upon equipment availability. Equipment to be loaned for semester-long coursework is arranged with instructors; once arranged, individual students can check out the equipment at the Central Service Point.
Replacement Cost
In the event that borrowed equipment is not returned or if the returned equipment is damaged, the borrower will be charged the repair fee or replacement cost, which may be assessed proportionately based on the age of the equipment.
Equipment Guidelines
- Equipment is loaned on a no-cost basis, though fees for losses, damages, and late returns may apply.
- Equipment should be returned directly to the service point from which it was loaned.
- Equipment cannot be reserved or renewed by phone. Digital Media equipment may be reservable in advance, depending on inventory. To request, reserve in person at the service point or complete the Digital Support online form.
- Equipment loans are restricted to members of the Smith College community including currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff as well as Five College/HS students taking a Smith College course. Five College and HS student loans and/or requests beyond typical durations require faculty approval.
- Course-related loans take priority.
- Borrowers can request an extension of their equipment loan before the due date by completing the Digital Support online form.
Hours & Pick Up Locations
Neilson Library
- Laptop chargers, headphones, media players and calculators can be loaned during all open hours.
- Laptops and digital media equipment can be loaned during ITS open hours (below).
- Pick up items at the ground floor Central Service Point.
| (4/27) Sunday | (4/28) Monday | (4/29) Tuesday | (4/30) Wednesday | (5/1) Thursday | (5/2) Friday | (5/3) Saturday | |
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| Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk | 1pm - 9pm | 8:30am - 9pm | 8:30am - 9pm | 8:30am - 9pm | 8:30am - 9pm | 8:30am - 7pm | 12pm - 5pm |
Josten Library
Equipment can be loaned during open hours. Pick up items at the main service desk.
Contact: josinfo@smith.edu
Hillyer Library
Equipment can be loaned during open hours. Pick up items at the main service desk.
Contact: hillinfo@smith.edu
Assistance with Equipment
If problems occur with borrowed equipment, please return it and report the problem to the service desk from which the item was loaned. ITS staff are available at the Neilson Library ground floor Central Service Point to answer your question about computer and digital media equipment and policies. To submit questions online, complete the Digital Support online form.
Contact Us
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Neilson Library |
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Hillyer Art Library |
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Josten Performing Arts Library |