Contact Info
Calvin T. Ryan Library

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

Tel: (308) 865-8599

Dean of the Library
Evan Boyd

Email: boyde@unk.edu
Tel: (308) 865-8546

Software & Technology Available

Software in the Library

SPSS, Wolfram Mathematica, and Matlab will be available when the computer lab is completed and workstations have been installed. Will update this page when they are available.


Who can borrow digital equipment from Media Services

Current UNK students can check out any of the the digital equipment listed below.
UNK faculty and staff can check out most digital 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 digital 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 27 laptops available for checkout. Three of these laptops are 4 hour checkouts while the remainder will checkout for 3 days.
  • 4 Hour & 3 Day Checkout
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Logitech Webcam
logitech webcam
  • Full HD video
  • 78° field of view
  • HD auto light correction
  • Plus dual mics for clear stereo sound.
  • 3 Hour Checkout
  • Full HD video
  • 3 Hour 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. The thickness is only 6.2mm/0.25in and the light box weights 1.4LB/635g which makes the it portable.
  • The light IS adjustable so you can set it to whatever brightness you wish.
  • Touch sensor Switch Design , turn on/off and brightness control easily just by slight touch.
  • Light box and charger/bag check out separately.
  • 7 Day Checkout
  • 9'8" long with 30 non-blinking, mini, LED rice lights.
  • Light box and charger/bag check out separately.
  • 7 Day Checkout
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External DVD Drive
external dvd drive
  • Plug and play disc burning and playing solution that you can use with a USB port.
  • 3 Hour Checkout
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Item Info
Cell Phone Tripod tripod
  • Fugetek 51" Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod, Phone Holder, Removable Bluetooth Remote, Portable All in One, Heavy Duty Aluminum, Compatible with iPhone & Android Devices, Non Skid Feet, Black
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Fugetek 51" Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Camera Tripod tripod

TableWeighs in at under 3 lbs, it is rated to support up to 4 lbs. Use with mid-range digital or film SLR cameras, point and shoots, or compact camcorders. The attached head features a 3-way pan/tilt "fluid-effect" design, with a built-in quick release mechanism.

  • 26mm-diameter aluminum 3-section legs
  • Built-in carrying handle
  • Bubble level on base and head
  • 12" geared centerpost
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Use with mid-range digital or film SLR cameras, point and shoots, or compact camcorders.
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Tablet Mount tablet mount
  • This tablet mount adapter allows a tablet to be attached to the Camera Tripod listed above.
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Mobile Phone Mount cellphone mount
  • This mount adapter allows a mobile phone to be attached to the Camera Tripod listed above.
  • 3 Day Checkout
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Item Info
Yeti Microphone yeti microphone
  • Custom Three-Capsule Array: Produces Clear, Powerful, Broadcast-Quality Sound For Youtube, Game Streaming, Podcasting, Zoom Calls And Music. Four Pickup Patterns: Flexible Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional, And Stereo. Outputs: Mini-USB Type B, 3.5mm audio
  • 3 Day Checkout
  • Produces Clear, Powerful, Broadcast-Quality Sound
  • Outputs: Mini-USB Type B, 3.5mm audio

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Headphones with Microphone headphones with microphone
  • Koss headset with USB connection
  • 4 Hour Checkout
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Headphones headphones
  • Adjustable plastic headband with foam ear cushions
  • 5′L straight Dura-Cord with 3.5 mm TRRS plug with 120° angle
  • 4 Hour Checkout

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Item Info
TI 82 and TI 83
graphic calculator
  • Graphing Calculators
  • 7 Day Checkout
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TI 30XA
scientific non graphing calculator
  • Scientific - Non Graphing
  • 7 Day Checkout
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TI 30XIIS
scientific non graphing calculator
  • Scientific - Non Graphing
  • 7 Day Checkout
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Basic Calculators
basic calculator
  • Calculators for basic tasks
  • 7 Day Checkout
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Item Info
Lightning to HDMI Adapter
lightning to hdmi adapter
  • Use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector. The Lightning Digital AV Adapter supports mirroring of what is displayed on your device screen — including apps, presentations, websites, slideshows, and more — to your HDMI-equipped TV, display, projector, or other compatible display in up to 1080p HD.
  • 3 Hour Checkout
  • The Lightning Digital AV Adapter supports mirroring of what is displayed on your device screen to your HDMI-equipped TV, display, projector, or other compatible display in up to 1080p HD
  • 3 Hour Checkout
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USB C to USB A Adapter
usb c to usb a adapter
  • The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect many of your standard USB accessories to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled device.
  • 3 Hour Checkout
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5V Wall Charger, 20V Adapter, NOM Travel Charger
USB Chargers
  • Device chargers and adapters.
  • 3 Hour Checkout
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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.