Central Library
What’s here? Information about what kind of computer equipment (laptops, scanners, printers, software, etc.) and audiovisual equipment (standalone CD and DVD players, microform equipment, etc.) is available in the library.
Information about available equipment that you can check out, such as laptops, chargers, white boards, and umbrellas, is available in the library catalog.
Questions? Ask us!
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Active noise-cancelling headphones
(4)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Soundcore Life Q20 Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Apple laptop chargers
(10)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
USB-C Power Adapters (Compatible with USB-C MacBooks) Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Audio cable splitters
(2)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
For plugging 2 headphones into 1 audio jack Access: In-house use only |
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Audio visual cable, HDMI
(2)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Audio visual cable, HDMI
(5)
Study Rooms (All) Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
HDMI cord with Displayport, Mini Displayport, USB-C, and Mac USB-C hub adapters Access: In-house use only, for study rooms; 2-hour checkout |
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Audio visual cable, VGA
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Mac Mini to VGA Adapter Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Audio visual cable, VGA
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Lightning to VGA adapter (Apple/Mac) Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Audio visual cable, VGA
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
HDMI to VGA adapter Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Audiocassette recorders
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Blu-ray/DVD players
(2)
Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
Region-free (international) Access: First come, first serve; in-house use only |
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Card/Magnetic-Stripe Readers
(22)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
check availability Access: First come, first serve/check out with VUNet ID; 3-day loan with $10 per additional day fine |
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CD/DVD drives (external)
(16)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Dell USB DVD drives Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Circulating laptops (Mac)
(2)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Software available: Respondus Lockdown Browser Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID for 4-Hour Loan; check laptop availability |
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Circulating laptops (Mac)
(12)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID; check laptop availability |
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Circulating laptops (PC)
(22)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID; check laptop availability |
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Circulating laptops (PC)
(2)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Software available: Respondus Lockdown Browser Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID for 4-Hour Loan; check laptop availability |
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DVD/VHS Combination players
(2)
Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
Access: First come, first serve; in-house use only |
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Floppy drives
(2)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: In-house use only with deposit of ID |
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Headphones
(12)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Laptop chargers
(5)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Universal Power Adapters (configurable to work with many PCÔÇÖs and Macs) Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
| Macbook Magsafe 2 Adapter (2) |
USB-C to Macbook MagSafe 2 (T-Type) Adapter Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
| Macbook Magsafe Adapter (2) |
USB-C to Macbook MagSafe (L-Type) Adapter Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Microfiche/Microfilm Scanner
(2)
Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
ST ViewScan Microfilm/microfiche reader/printer/scanners; use for digital scans/creating PDFs Access: Log in with VUnet ID |
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Microfilm readers
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Canon MS 300 reader/printer/scanner; read/print only (no scanning); no network connection |
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Multi USB charging cable
(13)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Lightning, USB-C, and micro USB capable Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
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Multifunction copier/printer/scanner (Color)
(7)
Periodical Reading Room (6th Floor) 6th Floor Graduate Student Commons (8th Floor) Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) Main Services Area (4th Floor) |
Printing, copying, scan-to-email and scan to USB; 3 copiers located in Computer Area (4th floor); 1 located in Think Tank (6th floor); 1 located in Periodical Reading Room (6th Floor); 2 located in Student Commons (8th Floor) Access: Swipe Vanderbilt ID or use purchased printing card |
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Public workstations (Mac)
(2)
Main Services Area (4th Floor) |
One station in lobby; one station in Computer Area |
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Public workstations (PC)
(24)
Main Services Area (4th Floor) Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
Adaptive software includes NVDA, and these Microsoft Accessibility Accessories: Magnifier and Narrator Software available:
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Public workstations (PC)
(1)
Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
Access: Log in with VUnet ID Software available:
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Public workstations (PC)
(2)
Central Reserves and Media (4th Floor) |
For public access to gov docs and other research only; 30-minute limit if other patrons need to use Access: No Vanderbilt ID required |
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Scanners (Scan-to-email)
(1)
6th Floor |
Scan to email/USB drive Access: Free, no printing card required |
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SmartView Synergy
(1)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Print magnification |
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Touchless Smart Card reader
(10)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
check availability Access: First come, first serve/check out with VUNet ID; 3-day loan with $10 per additional day fine |
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Whiteboard Marker Kit
(9)
Central Circulation Desk (4th Floor) |
Access: Check out with Vanderbilt ID |
Last updated August 2022