The UCSB Library has a variety of items available at the Services Desk for checkout to UCSB students, faculty, and staff. To borrow these items for free*, just show the Services Desk staff your Access card or a form of physical government photo ID. 

Questions regarding Tech & More or suggestions of items we should consider integrating into the program can be sent to library-techandmore@ucsb.edu. 

Mission Statement 

Tech & More is a user-centered lending program that enhances student experiences within the Library, in the classroom, and across campus. From technological equipment to study tools and beyond, the program maintains a focus on individual student success while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and encouraging sustainability. Tech & More’s evolving collection reflects the spirit of libraries by offering a range of free resources that seek to reduce educational barriers, encourage new interests, and support learners of all types.
 

Technology

  • Charging sets (4-hour checkout)
    • ​multi-device cords for iPhones, Android, and other small devices (USB to Lightning/USB Type C/Micro USB), and USB A/C outlet adapter 
    • USB-C chargers powerful enough to charge laptops, tablets, and other compatible devices, and a USB-C outlet adapter
  • Portable Battery (1-day checkout)
    •  portable power bank with three USB ports, one AC outlet, and a flashlight 
  • USB-C Portable Battery Charger (4-hour checkout)
  • Graphic & scientific calculators (4-hour checkout)
    • TI 84 Plus and TI 30X IS
  • Headphones (4-hour checkout)
    • wired over-ear headphones with a 3.5mm audio jack 
    • Bluetooth headphones with a carrying case
  • Laptops (4-hour checkout)
  • Presentation clickers (4-hour checkout)
  • Video display adapters (4-hour checkout)
    • USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 to Female HDMI
    • Micro HDMI to Female HDMI
    • Mini HDMI to Female HDMI
    • Displayport to Female HDMI
    • Mini Displayport/Thunderbolt 2 to Female HDMI
    • VGA to Female HDMI
  • Personal desk lamp (4-hour checkout)
    • small battery-operated desk lamp
  • External CD/DVD/Blueray Optical Drive (1-day checkout)
    • compatible with type-C or USB 3.0 computers
  • Portable Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, USB, SD Multi Media Player (1-day checkout)
    • ​portable disc player with a screen 
  • VR Headsets (14-day checkout)
    • MetaQuest 3 with a carrying case, headset, two hand controllers, charging cable, and outlet power adapter
  • Arduino Set (14-Day checkout)
    • loaned with a carrying case and 11 component bags
  • Wireless Mice w/ USB Receiver: (4-hour checkout)
  • Wireless Keyboard w/ USB Receiver + BLE Bluetooth (4-hour checkout)

Music 

  • Digital Piano (88-key): (2-week checkout)
  • Piano Stand (2-week checkout)

Crafting 

  • Irons (1-day checkout)
  • Handheld Steamer (1-day checkout)
  • Ironing Board (1-day checkout)
  • Hand Sewing Kits (1-day checkout)
  • Hot Glue Guns (1-day checkout)

Games

  • Board games (7-day checkout)
    • Apples to Apples
    • Chess
    • Go: The Ancient Chinese Strategy Game
    • Jumbo checkers 
    • King of New York
    • Quirkle
    • Scrabble
  • Frisbees (24-hour checkout)

Miscellaneous

  • Bike locks (24-hour checkout)
  • Umbrellas (24-hour checkout)​
  • Whiteboard set (4-hour checkout)
    • set includes a dry-erase marker, whiteboard, and eraser
  • Privacy study screen (4-hour checkout, in-library use only)
    • desk divider meant to provide visual and acoustic privacy 
  • Laptop Stand Riser (4-hour checkout) 
  • Portable Laptop Desk (1-day checkout)
  • Folding Hex Key Set (1-day checkout)
  • Precision Screwdriver Set (1-day checkout)

*All Items must be returned complete by their due date in the condition they were checked out in, or the user risks an hourly late fee and/or a damaged/replacement fee. Information about the Library's Fines and Fees can be found here. Patrons with long overdue items are also at risk of being blocked from checking out items from Tech&More.