Select MERIT equipment available at College Library (Fall 2020)

Did you know?  Select MERIT equipment is available for checkout from College library this fall semester to those affiliated with the School of Education (part of a specific program or taking a class through one of our departments).  This MERIT equipment includes: camcorders (with and without lapel mics), tripods (portable and large extendable), projectors (standard and HD) and digital SLR cameras; you can pick-up, first-come/first-serve, from the College library circulation desk during open hours– no appointment needed.

College library walk-in hours for MERIT equipment:
Mon-Thu (9:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-5:00 PM, 6:00-10:00 PM)
Fri  (9:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-5:00 PM)
Sat-Sun (
1:00-5:00 PM)

What’s different about MERIT equipment loans from College library?

  • No equipment reservations; first-come/first-serve.
  • Checkout period is set for 2-weeks by default, no auto-renewals.
  • Extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but are not guaranteed.
  • All equipment will be quarantined for 1 week on return.
  • No loan forms for fall 2020 semester; checkout implies agreement with loan policies.
  • Must be School of Education affiliated.
  • Equipment can be returned to College library or Memorial library– please do not return equipment to MERIT library (Teacher Education building).

In need of other MERIT equipment / peripherals?  Access to other items is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability and need.  Please contact MERIT staff at helpdesk@education.wisc.edu with request or questions.