You can contact Presentation Technology Services (PTS) with the Mansfield Library at 243-4875 or visit the Mansfield Library Tech desk, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Presentation Technology Services (PTS) provides media presentation equipment to campus users.
How to request
Please click the “Request Service” button at the top right hand side of the screen.
When using this form to request equipment please give as much detail as possible about what is needed, so we can get you the right equipment.
Users are encouraged to schedule media presentation equipment in advance.
Equipment available for check out:
- DSLR cameras
- Camcorders
- Tripods - video, photo, flexible (GorillaPod), desktop
- Tripod adapter for smartphone
- Webcam
- USB Microphone
- USB audio adapter for computer
- USB extension cable - 16'
- ATEM Mini Pro - video switcher for livestreaming
- LED video lights
- Ring Light with stand, for camcorder, DSLR, or smartphone
- Digital voice recorders
- Audio Recorders - Zoom H4N and H5
- Wireless lapel microphones for camcorders, audio recorders and smartphones
- Portable sound systems (125 watt) with wireless handheld microphone
- Microphone stands
- Computer speakers
- Video projectors
- Display adapters - minidisplay port and USB-C
- HDMI cable - 15'
- Projection screens - 6' and 10'
- Presentation remotes with laser pointer
- Easels
- Wacom Intuos tablet
- USB transcription pedals
- Press box (audio output splitter)
- VCR
- DVD player
Media presentation equipment for courses and other state-funded University activities is loaned free of charge.
Equipment for non-state funded, University affiliated uses is loaned at a reduced fee.
Personal use by student staff or faculty, or use by non-University affiliated users (for an on campus activity coordinated by a campus entity) is charged the full rental rate
See definition of users for circulating equipment for the purpose of determining rental charges.
Delivery, setup and operator charges are extra.
AV Equipment Charge Table (Charges are per/day)
| Description |
UM Users (for academic/ State appropriated funded activities) |
UM Affiliated (Non-state supported activities; grant funded; designated or auxiliary account funded) |
Personal use or on campus use by non-UM users sponsored by UM department |
| AC Extension Cord |
No Charge |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
| Audio Mixer |
No Charge |
$12.50 |
$25.00 |
| Boombox (CD, tape, and radio) |
No Charge |
$7.50 |
$15.00 |
| Camcorder, HD |
No Charge |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
| Camera, DSLR |
No Charge |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
| Cart or Stand |
No Charge |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| Laptop Computer |
No Charge |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
| DVD Player |
No Charge |
$7.50 |
$15.00 |
| Easel |
No Charge |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
| HDMI Cable, 15' |
No Charge |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
| HDTV, 32" with DVD |
No Charge |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
| Lecternette with Microphone |
No Charge |
$11.00 |
$22.00 |
| Microphone |
No Charge |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| Microphone, Wireless Handheld |
No Charge |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
| Microphone, Wireless Lapel |
No Charge |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
| Microphone Cable, XLR |
No Charge |
$1.50 |
$3.00 |
| Microphone, Mixer |
No Charge |
$9.00 |
$18.00 |
| Microphone Stand, Floor |
No Charge |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
| Microphone Stand, Table |
No Charge |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
| Overhead Projector |
No Charge |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
| Presentation Remote (with laser pointer) |
No Charge |
$2.50 |
$5.00 |
| Portable PA System, 125 watt (single speaker/amplifier; add microphone) |
No Charge |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
| Podium (with built-in amplifier and speaker, 30 watt) |
No Charge |
$12.50 |
$25.00 |
| Screen, 6-Foot Wide |
No Charge |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| Screen, 10-Foot Wide |
No Charge |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
| Screen, Rear Projection, 6-Foot Wide |
No Charge |
$12.50 |
$25.00 |
| Speakerphone |
No Charge |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
| Small Powered Speaker |
No Charge |
$8.00 |
$16.00 |
| Tripod |
No Charge |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
| VGA Cable, 10-25 Foot |
No Charge |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
| VGA Cable, 75 Foot |
No Charge |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
| VHS VCR |
No Charge |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
| Video Projector |
No Charge |
$50.00 |
$100.00 |
| Voice Recorder, Digital |
No Charge |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| White Board, Portable (2.5' x 3') |
No Charge |
$7.50 |
$15.00 |
Charge
AV equipment rental is free of charge for academic usage to students and faculty.
Rental charges apply for non-coursework and non-university usage.
See table above for prices. (Charges are on a per/day basis)
Eligibility
UM employees and students; UM sponsored centers and institutes; Campus entities with designated or auxiliary accounts.
Availability
Equipment available for use 24x7.
Checkout and return during open hours of Mansfield Library
Policy
Definition of users for circulating equipment
Related Services
Audio/video production assistance
Multimedia consultation