The Christopher Center offers a select collection of presentation media that may be borrowed by Valparaiso University faculty, staff, and students for use on or off-campus. As campus academic buildings have their own presentation equipment, please verify the availability of classroom equipment prior to requesting use of this equipment for on-campus use.

Location: Christopher Center, first floor, at the Circulation and IT Help Desk across from the elevator.

Phone for Equipment Loan Information: (219) 464-5774

Hours: Equipment loans are handled only at the Media and IT Help Desk during regular library hours. Please pick up equipment 30 minutes prior to closing; returns may be made during open hours.

Eligible Users: Current faculty, staff and students of Valparaiso University. Some equipment has a restricted loan status and cannot be loaned directly to students. An instructor whose students require use of such equipment can request that specific (named) students may have access to specific equipment. The equipment will be checked out to that instructor who then takes full responsibility for the equipment.

To Reserve or inquire about availability: Call (219) 464-5774 to make your reservation. Reservations are recommended for all equipment except In-Library Use Laptops.

To Borrow: Borrowers present their Valpo OneCard at the Media and IT Help Desk to obtain the equipment. Borrowers are responsible for the full cost of replacement of equipment not returned. Damage fees are assessed if the equipment is returned in disrepair.

Loan Period: Three (3) days for all equipment, except In-Library Use Laptops.

Charges: Late return fine is $25 per day (except In-Library Use Laptops). The borrower is responsible for the cost of parts or replacement of damaged equipment, whether the damage is cosmetic or mechanical.

Equipment: Inventory fluctuates depending on availability and repair status; call (219) 464-5774 to inquire.

Equipment available for students, faculty, and staff:

Camcorder
Overhead projector
Slide projector
Projection screen
Audio tape recorders/CD player
Tripod
In-Library Use Laptops (for student use only)

Equipment available for faculty and staff:

Data/video projector
Laptop computers (there are laptops available for students, but those are limited to in-house use)

Phone for Equipment Loan Information: (219) 464-5774