Swem Library is currently circulating ten 80GB Video iPods to current William and Mary students, faculty, and staff. Each iPod comes in a protective case with a belt clip, charger, and cable. Earbuds are not included. Additional iPod accessories are available for checkout. The program is managed and run by library technology student assistants. Please contact the student assistants for help/questions.
iPod equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check current availability of iPod equipment.
To check out an iPod at the Circulation Desk eligible patrons must:
Please review our Policies and Procedures.
Each Swem iPod is preloaded with a collection of audio and video content created and contributed by the W&M community including music, film, lectures and library instruction. To add to our collection please see Contributing Content.
Patrons should feel free to download additional music, videos, and podcasts from their own collections or other sources that offer iPod content (e.g., iTunes Store). If you are new to iTunes see our helpful iTunes and iPod Basics
During the loan period, borrowers may request an audiobook, movie, or TV show for library iPods subject to availability and funding. To make a request, stop by the Reference Desk Sunday through Friday during hours of operation, and complete a request form. All requests are processed by library technology student assistants, generally within a 24 hour period. Requests after 2 pm on Fridays will be processed the following Monday. To comply with copyright requirements, a given title may be circulated on only one library iPod at a time and cannot be installed on personal iPods.
View iPod audiobooks, movies, and TV shows that the library currently owns.
Check what audiobooks, movies, and TV shows are currently checked in/out.
Patrons may request new iPod titles currently not in the library's collection. One new title and one existing title may be installed on a library iPod per loan period.
Audiobook Purchase Requirements
Movie Purchase Requirements
TV Show Purchase Requirements
The following iPod accessories are also available for checkout at the Circulation Desk:
Beware that when adding content, iTunes wil erase all content already on the iPod if you select "Erase and sync" instead of "Cancel" the first time you plug the iPod into your computer. When an iPod is returned to Swem, it will be entirely erased and the library content will be restored.
Apple provides iPod manuals that describe iPod basics, features, and important information regarding safety and handling. Additional help can be provided by iTunes documentation and the library technology student assistants who run the program.
Have questions about the program? Contact our library technology student assistants at swehlp@wm.edu.
