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Guidelines for Borrowing

JCU Library Equipment Collection
- Click the link above to see what other equipment items the Library has available for loan.
- Please note not all equipment is available on both campuses.
One Search
- Click the link above to search in One Search, the Library's catalogue
- Search for EQUIPMENT and select "in call number" from the drop down menu. See example below.

Screenshot of a search in One Search for "EQUIPMENT", showing that "in call number" has been selected as the parameter

Guidelines for use

By borrowing on your staff/student ID card you are accepting responsibility for safe return of equipment and agree to payment for any damage or loss that occurs during your loan. University sanctions apply for non-return or non-payment for damaged equipment.
Check availability and place holds via One Search (Library Catalogue).
Enquiries can be made by contacting the Library
Return equipment to staff in person (do not place in returns chutes).
Late return or loss of multimedia equipment will incur fines and penalties.
Equipment cannot be renewed online, but can be returned and reborrowed.

Oculus Go Virtual Reality (VR) Headset
Call Number: EQUIPMENT VR Headset
- 64GB Oculus Go virtual reality headset with accessories.
- Available for 3 day loan
Insta360 ONE X action camera
Call Number: EQUIPMENT Insta360 Camera
- 360° camera with accessories
- Available for 3 day loan
Games
Call Number: EQUIPMENT
- A range of games are available to give you a break from your studies including chess, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Twister, Pictionary, Uno ... Ask Library staff for a full list
- Available for 3 hour loan
- For use on campus
Outdoor Mats (for hire)
Call Number: EQUIPMENT Mat
- Available for 3 hour loan
- 3 metre round mats made from recycled plastic
- For use on campus during Library hours
- Please clean before returning
Scientific Calculators
Call Number: EQUIPMENT Calculator
- Available for 3 hour loan
Whiteboard Kit
Call Number: EQUIPMENT Whiteboard Kit
- Available for 3 hour loan
- Whiteboard markers & eraser

3D Printing
Library & Information Services 3D Printing Service is available for use by current James Cook University students and staff, and Alumni. The printers are conveniently located on the ground floor of the Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus Library and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library in Townsville.
Badge Makers
A 1900A rotary badge making machine is available for use by current James Cook University students and staff, and Alumni, at the Cairns Campus Library and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library in Townsville. These manual badge making machines are simple to use and you can make a badge a minute. The machines can be booked for use in the library and library staff will provide users with instructions on how to make the badges.