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Laptops and games and projectors, oh my!

Did you know that CMRLS has a huge assortment of equipment that you can borrow? If you don't have professional equipment at your disposal, it can be tough to make a professional presentation or hold a special event.  We can help!  Member libraries may borrow some or all of the following equipment for library-related programs and events.  Please note that equipment loans are for library use only. We include instructions with all items.

NOTE: Please do not put any equipment in the white delivery totes. Instead, hand everything directly to the driver. This will greatly expedite the delivery of these items to the next library. Thanks!
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Equipment For Loan:

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Equipment Request Form


Video Game Gear

Reminder: Gaming equipment is not intended for outdoor use. Please have patrons remove their shoes before playing Dance Dance Revolution. Thanks!

Wii Game Systemphoto of wii console and controllers
Nintendo Wii Game System comes with Wii console, power cord, cable, 1 Wii sensor bar, 2 Wii remotes, 2 nunchuck controllers, 1 Wii Sports Game, operation manual, and quick start guide.  Can be used for YA special events at your library.  Available for a 7 full-day loan period. Comes with Wii Sports, but be sure to request additional games if you wish!

We offer 2 Wii Game Systems for loan.

Equipment Request Form

Wii Games
Choose from the following Wii games for your event. Be sure to request a Wii System as well. Click the image for more information. (Note: Mario Kart for the Wii comes with four steering wheels.)

 
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Photo of Wii The Bigs baseball game
photo of Wii Wario Ware Smooth Moves game
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Sony PlayStation2 Consolephoto of playstation2 console
Sony PlayStation2 Console comes with memory card.  Use with Dance, Dance Revolution, Rock Band, or Guitar Hero, or use on its own for other games.

We offer 6 Sony PlayStation2 Consoles for loan. They are available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

 

 Equipment Request Form


Dance, Dance Revolutionphoto of playstation console and dance game
Dance, Dance Revolution comes with Sony Playstation2 console, game CD and dance pad.

We offer 2 Dance, Dance Revolution games and accompanying accessories for loan.  Available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

Reminder: Please have patrons remove their shoes before playing Dance Dance Revolution. Thanks!

 

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Dance, Dance Revolution Dance Padphoto of dance pad
Dance pad - Pro Series with foam inserts for Dance, Dance Revolution game. Can be used for YA special events at your library.  Borrow one pad for individual play or two for head-to-head competition.

We offer 4 dance pads with accompanying Dance, Dance Revolution games and Sony Playstation2 consoles for loan. Available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

Reminder: Please have patrons remove their shoes before playing Dance Dance Revolution. Thanks!

 

 Equipment Request Form

 


Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme2 Game Kitphoto of DDR game
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme2 comes with Sony Playstation2 console, game CD and dance pads.
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We offer 1 Dance Dance Revolution Extreme2 game, Playstation2 console and dance pads for loan.  Available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

This kit comes with a console, so you don't need to request one separately. You can use the console to play other games as well, if you wish.

Reminder: Please have patrons remove their shoes before playing Dance Dance Revolution. Thanks!

 

Equipment Request Form

 

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 Guitar Herophoto of guitar hero game and controllers
Guitar Hero game comes with Sony Playstation2 console, game CD and 2 guitars.  Guitar Hero may be played individually or by two players in head-to-head competition.  Can be used for YA special events at your library.

We offer 3 Guitar Hero games and accompanying accessories for loan. Be sure to specify whether you would like Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero III or Guitar Hero Aerosmith on the Request Form. Guitar Hero is available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

You will need a Playstation 2 to play Guitar Hero, so don't forget to request one!

 

 Equipment Request Form



 Karaoke Revolution Game Kitphoto of Karaoke Revolution game kit
Don't pay a Karaoke DJ hundreds of dollars to run a karaoke event at your library! Borrow our Karaoke Revolution kit instead! The kit includes the Karaoke Revolution - American Idol Edition game,with two USB microphones. You will need a Playstation2 console to play the game.

We offer one Karaoke Revolution game kit for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

 

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photo of buzz game kitBuzz Trivia Game Kit
Love trivia? Try BUZZ! It's an interactive game show style trivia game, with over 5000 questions on movies, sports, history, music and more. Features like quick play, team play, and light-up controllers make it a fun choice for group programs. Up to 4 contestants can play at once.

We offer one Buzz Trivia Game Kit for a 7 full-day loan period in your library. Don't forget to request a Playstation 2 - you will need it to play the game!

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Rock Band for the PS2photo of Rock Band box
The ultimate in multi-player music games! Rock Band comes with the game, Fender guitar controller, drums, drumsticks, and USB microphone. Rock on!

We offer one Rock Band game kit for a 7 full-day loan period in your library. Be sure to request a Playstation 2 console as well!

 

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photo of Nintendo DS Lite kitNintendo DS Lite Handheld Game Kits
Nintendo DS Lites are small, handheld game units that your audience can use while they are waiting for a turn at Guitar Hero or DDR. They come in sets of two, with two game units and two power cords.

Each game unit does not need its own game cartridge - players can play against each other wirelessly! Be sure to request the games you want on the Equipment Request Form.

We have six Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Game Kits for loan (12 DS Lites total). They are available for a 7 full-day loan period in your library.

Games available for the DS Lites are shown here. All can be played by multiple players, with the game in just one unit, except Crosswords. Request the games you want on the Equipment Request Form. Click the image for more information about the game.

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E-books and Audio

 

SanDisk Sansa MP3 Playerphoto of sandisk mp3 player
Use for music and audiobook downloading. Libraries must supply their own earbuds. We offer 2 SanDisk Sansa MP3 Players for loan.

 

 

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Apple 30GB Video iPodphoto of two iPodsphoto of Belkin TuneTalk
Use for music, audiobook and video downloading. Libraries must supply their own ear buds. Comes with the iPod and an iPod USB cable to attach the unit to a computer for downloading content.

Our iPods also include the Belkin TuneTalk recording device and instruction manual. Plug the TuneTalk into the bottom of the iPod, and record meetings, classes, or podcasts on-the-go! This powerful little device records CD-quality audio right to the iPod. You can then listen to it or download it to your computer - without any software installation!

We offer 2 iPods with TuneTalks and cables for loan.

 

 Equipment Request Form

 


Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Devicephoto of Amazon Kindle

Handheld wireless reading device. Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. Comes with books and other content pre-loaded. Includes Kindle wireless reader, book cover, USB adapter and power cord.

We offer 3 Kindles for loan.


 Equipment Request Form


nook e-Readerphoto of nook e-reader
e-Book device with sample content. Comes with the e-Reader, power cord, and USB cable. We offer 1 nook Reader for loan.

 

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Sony e-Readerphoto of sony e-reader
e-Book device with sample content. Comes with the e-Reader, power cord, and USB cable pictured. We offer 1 e-Reader for loan.

 

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Samson Audio Podcast Packphoto of Samson Podcast Pack
The Samson Audio Podcast Pack comes with C01U microphone, desktop mike stand, mike clip, shockmount, and USB cable. It works perfectly on any computer, Mac or PC, and on laptops with USB cabability.

The studio-quality condenser microphone can be plugged into any computer with the included USB cable.

We offer 1 Samson Audio Podcast Pack for loan.


 Equipment Request Form


M-Audio Podcast Factoryphoto of podcast factory
Includes microphone, stand, and mixer, with production and RSS software. Use this set to produce and publish podcasts from your library.

We offer 7 M-Audio Podcast Factories for loan.

 

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Zoom H2 Portable Digital Recorder
photo of zoom recorderUse for recording meetings, podcasts, presentations, performances, and more. Comes with 4 GB storage, allowing for recordings up to six hours in default .WAV format or 100+ hours in .MP3.

Comes with recorder, 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, wind screen, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, and AC adapter. (Also runs on 2-AA batteries.)

We offer 1 Zoom Portable Digital Recorder for loan.

 

 

 Equipment Request Form



DVD Playerphoto of portable dvd player
Portable DVD player.  Use with our projector and speaker system, or hook up to your library's TV to show movies on DVD. Comes with power cord and cables, as shown.

We offer 1 portable DVD player for loan.

 

 Equipment Request Form

 

 

VCRphoto of vcr
Standard VCR.  Use to show videos or movies in VHS format.  Hook it up to your library's TV, or request one of our projectors for large groups. We offer 1 standard VCR for loan.

 

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Laptop Computers

ASUS M50 Laptop Computerphoto of Asus M50 laptop
Includes: Intel Core2 Duo 2.50 GHz CPU; 3GB RAM; 250GB HD; DVD-R/W; 15.4" Wide XGA+ screen; integrated web cam and microphone; 56k v.92 fax/modem; 10/100/1000 ethernet network adapter; 802.11a/b/g wireless ethernet; touchpad pointing device and external mouse; Microsoft Vista Business, Microsoft Office 2007; AC power supply and power cord.

We offer 1 Asus V6X Laptop Computer for loan.

Equipment Request Form

 

 ASUS V6X Laptop Computerphoto of Asus laptop computer
Includes:  Pentium 1.66 GHz CPU; 1 GB RAM; 100 GB hard drive; CD-r/DVD; 15" SXGA screen; 56k v.92 fax/modem; 10/100/1000 ethernet network adapter; 802.11a/b/g wireless ethernet card; touchpad pointing device and external mouse; Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003; AC power supply and power cord.

We offer 1 Asus V6X Laptop Computer for loan.

Equipment Request Form

 

 

 Dell Latitude C600 Laptop Computerphoto of Dell laptop computer

Includes:  Pentium III, 600 MHz CPU; 256 MB RAM; 10 GB hard drive; 1.44" floppy drive; CD-ROM drive; 14 XGA display (1024x768); built-in 56k v.90 fax/modem; built-in 3 Com 10/100 ethernet network adapter; PCMCIA 802.11b wireless ethernet card; built-in touchpad pointing device and external mouse; Windows XP Professional; Microsoft Office 2000; AC power supply and cord.

We offer 1 Dell Latitude C600 Laptop Computer for loan.

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Kensington Laser Pointer/Wireless Presenter
Control your PowerPoint or other presentation with this handy Presenter, from up to 60 feet away! It also has a built-in laser pointer, and fits comfortably in your hand. Request this item for use with a laptop or projector for your next important presentation.

We offer 1 Kensington Laser Pointer for loan.

Equipment Request Form

 

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Projectors

* Please note: We occasionally may subsitute a different projector for the one you request, if the one you request is already booked. Please add a note in the Comments section of the form to let us know what you will be using it for so we can be sure to send you a projector that is compatible with your intended use. Thanks!

 NEC LT30 Projectorphoto of NEC projector
Use for projection for presentations or to show movies. It also works with our Nintendo Wii and Playstation2 game consoles.

(1024x768, 2600 lumens)

We offer 2 NEC projectors for loan.

* Please note: We occasionally may subsitute a different projector for the one you request, if the one you request is already booked. Please add a note in the Comments section of the form to let us know what you will be using it for so we can be sure to send you a projector that is compatible with your intended use. Thanks!

 

 Equipment Request Form

 

 

 Proxima Ultralight LX Projector and Proxima Ultralight LS1photo of Proxima projector
Use for projection for presentations or to show movies. These projectors also work with our Nintendo Wii and Playstation2 game consoles.
(LX - 1024x768, 800 lumens; LS1 - 800x600, 700 lumens) 
We offer 1 Proxima Ultralight LX Projector and 1 Proxima Ultralight LS1 Projector for loan.

* Please note: We occasionally may subsitute a different projector for the one you request, if the one you request is already booked. Please add a note in the Comments section of the form to let us know what you will be using it for so we can be sure to send you a projector that is compatible with your intended use. Thanks!


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 Optoma MovieTime© DVD Player/Projectorphoto of MovieTime projector
Use for showing movies on DVD.  One piece DVD player/projector unit with integrated speakers, but Cambridge Soundworks self-contained subwoofer system may be used with it to enhance sound quality.

We offer 2 MovieTime Projectors for loan.

* Please note: We occasionally may subsitute a different projector for the one you request, if the one you request is already booked. Please add a note in the Comments section of the form to let us know what you will be using it for so we can be sure to send you a projector that is compatible with your intended use. Thanks!

 Equipment Request Form

 

 

Optional Equipment for Data/DVD Projectors:

Da-Lite Portable Screenphoto of InMotion speakers
Da-Lite portable screens are lightweight, set up in seconds, and are free-standing. No clumsy tripod style base to deal with! Just swivel the feet, unlatch the case, and lift! Push it back down into the case when you are done.

Great for movie nights, video game programs, meetings, or any time you need to project images clearly.

We have 2 Da-Lite portable screens for loan.

 

 Equipment Request Form


Altec Lansing InMotion Speakersphoto of InMotion speakers
Use with our MovieTime or data projectors to enhance sound quality and volume for movies, group presentations, meetings and more! Comes with all necessary cables.

We offer 2 InMotion iM7 speaker units for loan.

 

 Equipment Request Form

 

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 Cambridge Soundworks Self-Contained Speaker Systemphoto of Cambridge Soundworks speakery system
Use with PCs, laptops or projection systems to enhance sound quality.

We offer 1 Cambridge Soundworks Self-Contained Speaker System for loan.

 

 

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 Subwoofer Systemphoto of subwoofer system
Use with MovieTime projector to enhance sound quality.

We offer 2 subwoofer systems for loan.

 

 

 Equipment Request Form

 


Other projectors

 

 Kodak Carousel Slide Projectorphoto of slide projector
Use for showing slides. Comes with slide carousel.

We offer 1 slide projector for loan.

 

 

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 Overhead Projectorphoto of overhead projector
Use for projecting transparencies.

We offer 1 overhead projector for loan.

 

 

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PA Equipment

 

Portable Public Address System - Anchor Liberty Sound System, Model MPB4500photo of portable PA system
Used for events where sound needs to be amplified. This system comes with the base unit and wireless lavaliere microphones (shown on top of the unit).

We offer 1 system with 2 clip-on lavaliere wireless microphones with transmitters for loan.

 

 

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The following accessories may also be requested with this PA system or separately for other uses.

 

 

 Tripod Mount for Main Unitphoto of tripod with PA mounted on it
Tripod shown with main unit mounted on it.

We offer 1 tripod for loan.

 

 

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 Handheld Wired Microphones (with or without stand)photo of mike stand
We offer 2 handheld microphones and 2 microphone stands for loan.photo of wired microphones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Infrared Transmitter System for Hearing Impaired and Infrared Receivers and Chargersphoto of infrared system
Attached to the PA system, the infrared system wil allow hearing impaired participants to enjoy the event.

We offer 1 transmitter system with 3 receivers and chargers for loan.

 

 

 

 Equipment Request Form

 


OTHER EQUIPMENT

 

 Barcode Scannersphoto of barcode scanners
Comes with keyboard wedge interface.  Can be used for cataloging or inventory.

We offer 4 barcode scanners for loan.

 

 

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 Display Unitphoto of display board
Attach photos, paper or other items to create a display. Can be used at conferences, workshops or for a special display in your library.

We offer 2 display units for loan.

 

 

 

 Equipment Request Form

 

 

 People Counterphoto of people counter
Use to keep track of the number of people entering your library.  May be used for tracking numbers at special events or anytime.

We offer 6 people counters for loan.

 

 

 

 Equipment Request Form

 

 

Digital Video Cameraphoto of Canon digital video camera
Canon GL1 digital video camera. 

Uses MiniDV (DAT) tape cassettes (1 30-minute cassette included). May be used to record special events at your library.

We offer 1 digital video camera for loan.

 

Equipment Request Form

 

 

Flip Video Cameraflip video camera

Small, easy-to-use video camera you can take almost anywhere! It's as easy to use as a regular camera, maybe easier. Records up to 60 minutes of audio and video, without any tapes to worry about - just download it to your computer and you're done! Comes with a USB cable, "video out" cable, instructions and AA batteries.

We offer 1 Flip Video Camera for loan.

 Equipment Request Form



Tripodphoto of camera tripod
For use with video cameras.

We offer 2 video camera tripods for loan.

 

 

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Book Sale Signsphoto of book sale sign
Set up on your library's property to advertise an upcoming book sale. 

We offer 3 book sale signs for loan. Please be sure to include your desired message for the sign on the Equipment Request Form.

 

 

 

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String on the outside of your library building or across a road to advertise an upcoming book sale.

We offer 3 book sale banners for loan.

 

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Equipment Loan Procedures

Advance notice of at least one week is strongly recommended.  The nominal loan period for equipment is one week. Components are usually sent and returned via delivery, although some pieces must be picked up and returned. 

A brief orientation session to electronic equipment at CMRLS HQ is suggested for all first time users, usually at the time of pickup. 

Borrower is responsible for lost or damaged equipment.

 

Complete the online Equipment Request Form or contact Linda Smith (x313) to schedule electronic equipment loans.


Contact

Linda Smith, x313

 

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