Computers and technology loans

Computers / Technology Loans

The Music Library has 12 computers including 1 public access computer; 4 workstations with Sibelius version 2020.6 and Finale version 25 (requires UTORid).

All personal information (passwords, saved documents, etc.) is automatically cleared once you log off any of the computers. Please note that documents will not be saved to the computers, so you must remember to save your work to an external drive before logging off.

In-library audio/video equipment

3 listening/viewing stations. Audio formats supported: CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, Blu-ray. Video formats supported: VHS, DVD-Video, Blu-ray.

Digital Cameras, and Lighting

✔ = Restricted to Faculty of Music

✔ = All U of T

Sony Alpha A7III cameras  ✔Sony Alpha A7III cameras
(User guide)
Cameras must be pre-booked and are not available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cameras circulate from 9am the day of the booking for 72 hours, no renewals. Cameras must be returned at, or before, 9am on their due date.

Book a camera (note: cameras are only available to the Faculty of Music community)

Camera Tripod   ✔
(User guide)
Loan period: 72 hours. Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour. Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee.
ORCAN2 LED Can Light (x2)  ✔
(User guide)
Loan period: 72 hours. Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour. Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee.
ORCONTROL Lighting Controller (x1)  ✔
(User guide)
Loan period: 72 hours. Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour. Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee.

Audio Recording Equipment

Podcast kit 1  ✔
(MV7+ User guide)
(Focusrite User guide)
2 Shure MV7+ podcast microphones with desktop stands ; 2 xlr cables ; 2 usb to usb-c cables ; 1 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th generation) audio interface ; 2 xlr cables ; 1 carrying case. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted). Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour.
Available to book through LibrarySearch
Podcast kit 2  ✔
(User guide)
2 Blue Yeti pro USB mics; 1 carrying case. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted). Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour.
Available to book through LibrarySearch
Zoom H4n Pro Handy Recorders  ✔
(User guide)
Available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance). Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes If equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted). Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ✔podcast kit items
(User guide)
Available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance). Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted) Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour .
Neumann KM 184 (pair)  ✔neumann km 184 microphone pair
 
Available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance, and use is reserved for members of the Faculty of Music community. Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted). Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour.
Headphones  ✔headphones
Available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance. Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes. If equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee. Loan period: 72 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted). Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour.

Cables, chargers, and other equipment

  • Tripod boom stands - Loan period: 72 hours
  • UGREEN Revodok USB C Hub, 7 in 1 USB C Dock with 4K 60Hz HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0, 100W PD, SD/TF Card Reader Docking Station Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, iPad, XPS, Thinkpad, Steam Deck - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Loan period: 5 hours
  • MediaStation rewritable DVD drive - Loan period: 5 hours
  • 7-in-1 Type C Hub to HDMI, 3 USB Ports, SD/TF Card Readers - Loan period: 5 hours
  • 18 watt power supply for phones and tablets - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Universal laptop charger (mac excluded) - Loan period: 5 hours
  • 3-in-1 cable can charge Micro-USB, Lightning and USB-C device - Loan period: 5 hours
  • USB type-C to USB cable - Loan period: 5 hours
  • USB type-C USB to USB type C cable - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Micro USB to USB cable - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Apple 5W USB Power Adapter - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Lightning to USB Cable - Loan period: 5 hours
  • USB storage thumb drive - Loan period: 5 hours
  • Headphones - Loan period: 5 hours

Loan Details: 

 

  • Available at the service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance) 
  • Must be returned to the service desk at least 15 minutes before the library closes 
  • If equipment is damaged or lost, the borrower may be billed a repair or replacement fee 
  • Battery power may need to be supplied, and does not come with a memory card 
  • Loan period: 5 hours, no renewals (unless otherwise noted) 
  • Overdue fines: 50 cents per hour