For equipment requests, please call the Outreach Department at 716-434-6167 x28 or x29
Equipment loan will be for 1 week.
All equipment is available for loan to member libraries, community groups/organizations and human service agencies.
Gaming equipment
**Please let us know if you will need a screen for your program–thanks!
(PS2) Playstation II (Nioga owns two Playstation II’s)
PS2 games:
- Dance Dance Revolution(DDR): DDR game & two dance pads
- Guitar Hero III: Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock game & two wireless guitars
Wii (Nioga owns two Wii’s–one is for member libraries the other is for programs at senior facilities and community agencies).
- Includes two controllers and two nunchucks along with the following games:
Wii Games:
Wii Sports (Tennis, Bowling, Baseball, Golf and Boxing)
Wii Play (Billiards, Table Tennis, Laser Hockey, Fishing, Shooting Range, Tanks, Charge and Pose Mii)
Summer Athletics
Video Equipment
Flip Video Digital Camcorder
A very simple to use video camera, plugs into your USB port and can easily upload to YouTube and other video sharing sites. 1G of memory (60 minutes recording time). Also comes with TV connection cable. For more information and specifics, visit the company’s website http://www.theflip.com/products_flip_video_specs.II.shtml
How could you use this in your library?
- Library events/programs
- Book/video/music reviews
- Library tours
Need some inspiration? The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has some creative vidoes on their website http://www.tscpl.org/videos/
Take a look at what others are saying…
Flip Video Digital Video Recorder- School Library Journal, September 2007
A Sweet and Simple Camcorder- Business Week, June 4, 2007
Projectors
Astroscope 5000. This portable opaque projector projects images of objects, photos, and other graphics up to 5.5″ x 5.5″ onto a wall or screen. Black and white or color images can be projected to an enlargement of 84″ x 84″ at a distance of 12 feet. Not compatible with either computers or vcr/dvd players, this is a stand-alone projector. Comes with a manual and a spare halogen bulb in a carrying case.
MagniView Data Projector (800) by Dukane. This projector looks like an overhead projector, but can be connected to a computer to project the monitor image to a screen or wall. Not for use with vcr or dvd players. Comes with a manual, two connector cables, and a spare bulb in a soft carrying case.
MagniView Data Projector (200) by Dukane. This projector allows for the projection of a PC monitor to a screen by interacting with the computer’s external video port and any standard (non-reflective) overhead projector. This is one of the early models allowing projection of a computer screen to a larger screen.
Apollo “Cobra” Portable Reflective Overhead Projector. A standard overhead projector, with no frills to facilitate portability. Requires regular electric outlet, not compatible with either computers or vcr/dvd players. Comes with manual, power cord, one replacement light assembly, and a spare bulb in a carrying case.
Apollo “Lite Mate” Portable Reflective Overhead Projector. A standard overhead projector, slightly older than the other portable reflective projectors, with no frills to facilitate portability. Requires regular electric outlet, not compatible with either computers or vcr/dvd players. Comes with power cord and manual. Unit has a lid and handle to form its own discrete case, comes shipped in its original box for added protection. Weighs 13 lbs. and has a 90 degree revolving stage for dual projection.
Sharp LCD Data Projector. This large (but still portable) projector can be connected to a computer or vcr/dvd player to project the image to a screen or wall. Comes with power cord, remote control, RGB cable (for connecting the projector to a computer output port), stereo audio cables, and manual in a hard carrying case. Projector has an S-cable connection, S-cable (used with most dvd players) must be specifically requested if needed.
Dukane Micromatic II 35mm Sound Filmstrip Projector. This projector shows 35mm films and will coordinate an audio cassette with a film. Requires a regular electrical outlet. Comes with manual in a hard carrying case.
Kodak Carousel Slide Projector. Requires a regular electrical outlet. Comes with an empty carousel for slides, a spare bulb, and manual in a carrying case.
BenQ Digital Projector. This small, delicate projector can be used with a computer or vcr/dvd players. It has connections for an S-cable, a video cable, an RGB computer cable, and audio cables. It projects a digital laser image on to a wall or screen. Comes with manual, power cord, video cable, audio cables, RGB cable, and remote control in a hard, wheeled carrying case. S-cable must be requested separately.
Telex Caramate Sound/Slide Projector. This unit can project images of slides to a wall or screen as well as show the image on the contained “television” type screen (so you can look at slides as you would a t.v. or project them). It also has a cassette tape player for a synchronous audio program. Comes with manual and a microphone (for recording your own synchronous audio) in a hard carrying case. Slide carousel required, please request if necessary.
Screens
Portable “Vidio A” Projection Screen by Da-Lite. This floor-standing screen extends to 70″ x 70″. Metal, heavy duty, has tripod base.
Portable “Versatol” Projection Screen by Da-Lite. This floor-standing screen extends to 70″ x 70″. Metal, heavy duty, has tripod base.
Portable “Educator” Projection Screen by Da-Lite. This floor-standing screen extends to 50″ x 50″. Metal, heavy duty, has tripod base.
Portable 83315 Projection Screen by Da-Lite. This newer model screen is lighter than the others and comes with a soft carrying case with a shoulder strap.
Portable Table Top Projection Screen by Da-Lite. This easy-to-use screen measures 18″ x 17″ and is designed for small audiences and/or small spaces.
Portable Table Top Rear Projection Screen by Da-Lite. As above, but designed for use with a rear projector.
Sound Equipment
Tape Recorders by Bell & Howell. These units allow for playback or recording of audio cassette tapes.
Record Player by Califone. A turntable and speaker in one unit, this player has settings for speeds 19, 33, 45, and 78. Comes with a detachable microphone. In a hard case with a latching lid.
Portable Stereo System (“Boom Box”) by Califone. Performer Plus Boombox has dual tape decks, a CD player, and a radio tuner. Unit has plug-in jacks for a headphone set and/or a microphone. Comes with a remote control. Unit comes in a cardboard box with protective styrofoam packing. Loaned to member libraries – for in-library use only. (During the summer months, this unit is used by the Griggs-Lewis storyteller and may not be available.)
Com-Tek Conference Listening System.
This system allows up to three people with hearing disability to better hear a speaker or meeting or conference proceedings. System comes in two hard carrying cases and includes 3 wireless receivers, 1 wireless transmitter, several 9-volt batteries, a tabletop microphone and transmitter, a tabletop receiver, 4 belt pouches for the wireless components, 3 pair of antique headphones, and a neckloop transducer (for use by hearing aid wearers).
Accessibility Equipment
“Big Keys LX” Keyboard. These computer keyboards have large keys (1 inch square) with large type letters and symbols on them for easy identification. They do not have all of the same keys as a “standard” keyboard, but they do have everything necessary for regular computer use (60 keys and 90+ characters). They eliminate “run-on” letters; no matter how long you press down on a key, the letter will appear only once. This is helpful for people who may have difficulty using a standard keyboard due to a physical challenge. One keyboard has black keys with white letters. The other has white and multicolored keys with black letters. Each connects to a computer with standard, six pin PS/2 connection compatible with most PCs. There is an adapter for use with a Macintosh computer.
