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Drake Law Library Basics: Equipment

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Equipment for Loan

In addition to more standard items like books, study aids in print and AV, feature films & tv shows, and study room keys, the library offers some additional items law students, faculty, and staff can borrow from the Information Desk:

book stands
Book Stands
Law faculty, staff, and students may borrow a bookstand for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. Two models available.
computer chargers
Computer Chargers
Courtesy of the SBA, law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a Mac, PC, or Surface computer charger. Various types are available, including USB-C. Borrow for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. 
phone chargers
Phone Chargers
Courtesy of the SBA, law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a USB-powered phone charger, compatible with various models. Borrow for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. 
Apple Device charger
Apple Device Chargers
Courtesy of the SBA, law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a lightning charger or USB-C charger. Borrow for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. 
USC C to HDMI Cable
USB C to HDMI Cable
This cable allows Mac users to connect to their computers to the large monitors in the study lounges, Rooms 262 and 263. Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow for the day from the Information Desk.

    calculators

Calculators
Law faculty, staff and students may borrow a calculator for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. 

    fans

Fans
Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a 7" personal fan for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk.  
Dry erase boardsDry Erase Boards
Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a 17" x 23" portable dry erase board for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk.  

       presentation clicker

Presentation Clickers
Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a presentation clicker for the day from the Information Desk for use anywhere within the law school. 

easel

Easels
Law faculty, staff and students may borrow an easel (sign holder) for one week from the Information Desk.
footre
Foot Rests
Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow a footrest for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk. 
laptop lock
Laptop Locks
Law students may borrow a laptop lock for the day for use within the library. The locks fit laptops with a Kensington security slot. Ask at the Information Desk.

Please remember not to leave valuables unattended. Infrequent (but painful) thefts of laptops and text books have occurred in the past.
gavel
Gavel
Law faculty, staff and students may borrow the gavel for one week from the Information Desk.
external-CD-Rom-Drive
External CD-Rom Drive
Law students, faculty, and staff may borrow the CD-ROM drive for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk.
headphones
Headphones
Library patrons may borrow headphones for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk.
tape recorder
Tape Recorders
Library patrons may borrow a tape recorder for the day for use within the library. Ask at the Information Desk.

Equipment for Use in the Library

In addition to these circulating items, the library offers additional equipment that can be used in the library.

microform reader
Microform Reader
A microfilm/microfiche reader is available for patron use in the microform room (Lower Level LL03).

 
CCTV magnifier
Video Magnifier
This machine allows you to place a document on the tray and magnify it up to 50 times its original size. It is available for patron use on the index tables near the printer copiers (First Floor).

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