Equipment Services

Equipment Loans

Location: Coles Tower, 2B
Phone: 725-3612
Operating Hours: 8:30-5:00, M-F

The College provides IT equipment to Faculty, Staff, & Students for short term use with the following guidelines:

  1. Send an email to itequipment@bowdoin.edu to request a loaner. (Given the items availability, you will then receive a confirmation letter in return).
    Requests should list:
    • Name
    • Unit (PC, Mac, Digital Camera, etc.)
    • Department
    • Date to be Picked Up
    • Date to be Returned

  2. Equipment is reserved on a first come-first served basis, so please try to make the reservation as far in advance as possible.

  3. The equipment pool is designed for short term usage and is typically limited to 10 days. If your department needs a computer to use for an extended period of time, please either contact the Helpdesk at x3030, or send an email to helpdesk@bowdoin.edu, to make other arrangements.

    The Following Loaner Equipment is available:
    • Windows Laptops
    • Macintosh Laptops
    • Digital Still Cameras
    • Digital Video Cameras
    • Data Projectors
    • Slide Projectors
    • Digital Voice Recorders
    • CD/MP3 Players
    • DVD/MP3 Players
    • Combo DVD/VHS Players
    • Tripods
    • Portable Projection Screen
    • Microphones
    • Stereo Headphones w/microphones
    • Powered Speakers
    • Cell Phones
    • Handheld Radios

  4. Foreign Language Faculty members can find additional resources at the Language Media Center.