Zoom - Check Out a USB Webcam and Microphone for Web Conferencing

Issue/Question

• Can I check out a USB webcam and microphone for a Zoom Meeting?
• Where do I go to borrow a camera and mic?

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Faculty/Staff
• Students
• Zoom User
• Web Conferencing
• Zoom 

Cause/Explanation

If a user needs to check out a webcam and/or microphone there is an option on campus available to them. Below is information on borrowing a camera and/or microphone.

Resolution

Method 1 - Contact Student Multimedia Services

1. The Student Multimedia Services (SMS) desk loans out various equipment, including USB webcams and microphones.
2. These are available to faculty, staff and students.
3. There is no cost associated with checking out a webcam or microphone.
4. Equipment can be picked up from the SMS desk Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
5. SMS is located around the corner from the Circulation Desk in the Valley Library
6. The Student Multimedia Services' phone number is 541-737-3332, option 3.

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.