These are used to connect a device such as a laptop, smart phone, or tablet - often to a video output device like a monitor or projector. We have several different types available.

Accordion List

Holdings:

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI  |  Mini DisplayPort to VGA

Who may borrow?

Current Penn students, faculty, and staff with a PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

4 hours

Procedures:

First come, first served. Ask at the Education Commons front desk.

Replacement cost:

$20

Macintosh HyperDrive

Who may borrow?

Current Penn students, faculty, and staff with a PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

3 day initial loan, with option for 2 renewals. Max loan 9 days

Overdue fines:

$25/day

Procedures:

Equipment may be checked out or returned when the service desk is staffed.

View availability

Accessories:

ProCase pouch

Holdings:

Video Adaptors (Thunderbolt to HDMI, Thunderbolt to VGA, Mini and Micro HDMI, etc...)  |  USB-C Adaptors  |  Audio Adaptors (XLR, 3.5mm, 1/4")

Holdings:

  • Adapter, Male HD (19-pin) to Female VGA (15-pin, High Density D-sub) (replacement cost $25)  
  • Dell™ Adapter - USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0, model DA200 connects your mobile computer to an external display with your choice of HDMI or VGA outputs (replacement cost $97.99)  
  • Mini-display port to VGA video adapter (More universally compatible as an adapter vs the HDMI port) (replacement cost $35)
  • Mini-display port to HDMI video adapter (Provides better video and audio capture. Best option for Skyping) (replacement cost $35)
  • FireWire 800-400 Adapter (Connect FireWire 400 devices to computers with a FireWire 800 port (replacement cost $7)
  • Micro USB charger

Who may borrow?

Current Penn Vet students, faculty and staff with PennKey and active PennCard.

For how long?

Normally, items may be checked out for 4 hours. However, you may request extended checkout periods at the front desk.

Overdue fines:

$25/day late fee starting 1 minute after the scheduled return time.

Procedures:

Equipment may be checked out or returned when the service desk is staffed.

Special arrangements for a longer borrowing period may be made by contacting library staff on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

No reservation required.