Electronic and Media Devices
See the list of items with a description below or use the Media Devices Library Guide for a visual index. Media items can also be checked out from the Red River Innovation Lab for the Humanities. Those items are listed in the library guide-select the RRILH tab.
Calculators
The library provides TI-83, TI-84, and TI BA II plus (business analyst) calculators for student use. To check out a calculator, you must have a current student ID card. Calculators have a semester-long check-out period and must be returned to the library before final grades are issued. Special check-out rules do apply, and supplies are limited. For more information or to check out a calculator, please visit the Service Desk.
Camcorder
Cannon Vixia HF R500 HD Camcorder is available to borrow from the library. There are also accessories available to work with the Camcorder, a tripod and dolly.
Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix model no. P330 is available to borrow from the library.DVD Drives
Portable DVD drives are available for check-out to students, faculty, and staff. To check out a DVD drive, you will need a current university-issued ID card. DVD drives are available for a 7-day loan period and are non-renewable. Special check-out rules do apply. For more information or to check out a DVD drive, please visit the Service Desk.
E-Readers
Kindles
The Women for Texas A&M University-Texarkana has provided three Kindle Paperwhite e-Readers available for students, faculty, and staff. Kindles are available for a 7-day check-out period and are non-renewable. Special check-out rules do apply. For more information or to check out a Kindle, please visit the Service Desk.
Nooks
The Women for Texas A&M University-Texarkana has provided five Nook e-Readers available for students, faculty, and staff. With the Nook, you can read the JFM Library’s book club selections as well as download some e-books available through the library catalog and databases. Instructions on operating the Nook and setting up your e-book account are included with the Nook. Nooks are available for a 7-day check-out period and are non-renewable. Special check-out rules do apply. For more information or to check out a Nook, please visit the Service Desk.
Laptops and iPads
The library provides laptops and iPads for student use. To check-out one you will need a current student ID card. Laptops are available for 4-hour check-out periods, and iPads for 7 days. For more information or to borrow a laptop or iPad, please visit the Service Desk.
Microforms Reader
If you need to read materials on microfilm or microfiche, we have microform readers/printers available in the Archive room. Please ask for assistance at the Service Desk.
Scanner
Knowledge Imaging Center (KIC) is an indispensable study and research tool that will enhance reports and papers with crystal clear color and black & white pictures, graphs, and excerpts from books, magazines and journals. This system allows documents to be emailed as well as saved as media files. Not only that, items can be saved to your smart devices as well! One can also print from the KIC.
The Library Computer Lab has two flatbed scanners available to students. With these machines, you can scan documents and save them in electronic format. Please note that restrictions do apply when scanning copyrighted materials and the John F. Moss Library asks that all patrons using a scanner adhere to copyright laws. If you are unsure about scanning an item or how to use the scanner, contact an on-duty Lab Tech or one of the library staff located at the Service Desk.
If you are using the computer connected to a scanner but not the scanner itself, please be courteous and allow other students access to the scanner.
Voice Recorder
According to the Philip's Website, "The Voice Tracer is the perfect voice recorder for capturing notes, ideas and thoughts on the go. Thanks to 2Mic stereo recording, your recordings are captured in best stereo quality."
