Contact Info
Calvin T. Ryan Library

University of Nebraska Kearney
2508 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68849-2240

Tel: (308) 865-8599

Access Services Coordinator
Billie Cotterman

Email: cottermanb@unk.edu
Tel: (308) 865-8597

Software & Technology Available

Software in the Library

SPSS, Wolfram Mathematica, and Matlab are available in the computer lab, room 005.

Who can borrow equipment from Media Services

Current UNK students can check out any of the the equipment listed below.
UNK faculty and staff can check out most equipment listed below except for webcams and laptops.

  • If you are a UNK Faculty and Staff and need a webcam or laptop, you are encouraged to contact your department.

Where to check out equipment in the library

Circulation/Access Services (a.k.a the front desk)

Before you can checkout equipment you will need to:

If you need help understanding a piece of equipment you are checking out, ask for a short orientation and we will train you on how to use and handle that equipment.

Equipment User Agreement form

Item Info
Lenovo Laptops
Lenovo laptop
  • The library has 25 laptops available for checkout. These are checked out for 3 days. Please see the new laptop checkout policy for updates.
Check Availability
External DVD Drive
external DVD drive
  • Plug and play disc burning and playing solution that you can use with a USB port.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability

Item Info
Logitech Webcam
Logitech webcam
  • Full HD video
  • 78° field of view
  • HD auto light correction
  • Dual mics for clear stereo sound
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Full HD video
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Tracing Light Box
tracing light box
  • 9'8" long with 30 non-blinking, mini, LED rice lights.
  • Super thin & portable design (6.2mm / 0.25in, 1.4lb / 635g).
  • Adjustable brightness via touch sensor switch.
  • Light box and charger/bag check out separately.
  • 7 Day Checkout
  • Portable, adjustable-brightness light box.
  • Light box and charger/bag check out separately.
  • 7 Day Checkout
Check Availability
Yeti Microphone
Yeti microphone
  • Custom three-capsule array for broadcast-quality sound.
  • Pickup patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, Stereo.
  • Outputs: Mini-USB Type B, 3.5mm audio.
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Broadcast-quality USB mic.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability
Headphones with Microphone
headphones with microphone
  • Koss headset with USB connection
  • 4 Hour Checkout
Check Availability
Headphones
headphones
  • Adjustable plastic headband with foam ear cushions.
  • 5′ straight Dura-Cord with 3.5mm TRRS plug (120° angle).
  • 4 Hour Checkout
Check Availability
Cell Phone Tripod
cell phone tripod
  • Fugetek 51" Selfie Stick & Tripod with removable Bluetooth remote; compatible with iPhone & Android.
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Fugetek 51" Selfie Stick & Tripod
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Camera Tripod
camera tripod

Weighs under 3 lbs; supports up to 4 lbs. 3-way pan/tilt head with quick release.

  • 26mm aluminum 3-section legs
  • Built-in carrying handle
  • Bubble level on base and head
  • 12" geared centerpost
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • For mid-range cameras/camcorders.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability
Tablet Mount
tablet mount
  • Adapter allows a tablet to be attached to the Camera Tripod.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability
Mobile Phone Mount
mobile phone mount
  • Adapter allows a mobile phone to be attached to the Camera Tripod.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability

Item Info
TI 82 and TI 83
graphing calculators
  • Graphing Calculators
  • 7 Day Checkout
Check Availability
TI 30XA
scientific calculator TI 30XA
  • Scientific - Non Graphing
  • 7 Day Checkout
Check Availability
TI 30XIIS
scientific calculator TI 30XIIS
  • Scientific - Non Graphing
  • 7 Day Checkout
Check Availability
Basic Calculators
basic calculator
  • Calculators for basic tasks
  • 7 Day Checkout
Check Availability

Item Info
Lightning to HDMI Adapter
Lightning to HDMI adapter
  • Mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to HDMI-equipped displays up to 1080p HD.
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Mirrors iPhone/iPad to HDMI displays (1080p).
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability
USB-C to USB-A Adapter
USB-C to USB-A adapter
  • Connect standard USB accessories to USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 devices.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability
5V Wall Charger, 20V Adapter, NOM Travel Charger
USB chargers
  • Device chargers and adapters.
  • 3 Day Checkout
Check Availability

Wepa Print Information

Information about printing prices and locations can be found on UNK Printing FAQ page.

ITS Services maintains a Wepa information page about Wepa printing and support.

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