Olin Library offers a variety of tech accessories and specialized equipment (audio recorders, cameras, projectors, etc.) for borrowing. Only those with a valid Cornell ID may check out equipment.
Mann Library has laptops and other equipment available for loan. For information on what equipment is available at Mann, please refer to their Laptops & Equipment page.
For information on desktop computers, scanners, printers, photocopiers, and micrographic equipment that can be used on-site, see Public Computing and Technology.
Laptop and Equipment Policies:
- All Olin equipment must be renewed in person at the Olin service desk. No phone or e-mail renewals will be accepted.
- All equipment should be returned to the library they were checked out from.
- Special equipment items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check in with the Olin service desk for current availability.
Laptops
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FALL 2026
Olin Library no longer has laptops for loan. All laptops are now available to check out from Mann Library.
- All laptops are Dell (PC) laptops.
- Laptops are available for extended (2 week) loans.
Calculators, cables, and technology tools
Items circulate for three hours with the exception of video cables/adapters (which circulate for one day).
- Calculators (basic, scientific, or graphing)
- Headphones
- USB-C Power Cords
- Portable DVD drives
- HDMI Cables
- VGA Cables
- Mini Display Port (Mac) to VGA Adapters
- Mini Display Port (Mac) to HDMI Cables
- Mini Display Port (Mac) to HDMI (female)
- HDMI to VGA Adapters
- USB-C to VGA Adapters
- USB-C to HDMI Cables
- USB-C to HDMI (female)
- USB-C to USB Adapters
Specialized equipment
Special equipment is loaned for 3 days on a first come, first served basis and can be requested at the circulation desk
Click the equipment title to access the user manual or tutorial video. Note: Many manuals link to a PDF document.
Audio Recording
Cameras
Projectors
Tripods
Gaming Systems
Olin has a limited number of gaming systems available. Each system comes with the appropriate cables and a controller. Users will need to have their own online accounts for each system – there is no generic library account.
