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Faculty Orientation to Tulane University Libraries (TUL)

Explore the Collection

Your source for to easy to use plug-and-play equipment for fearless engagement and creativity.


Browse Gear to Go and Gear for Here to discover what creative technologies are available then explore the rest of this guide for a DIY take on how some of this gear might be used.

Podcasting/Recording Kit

Podcasting and Recording Kit

Ideal for anyone wanting a little more control over their audio quality and for recording instruments.

Blue Yeti Microphone

Blue Yeti Microphone

A plug and play microphone perfect for recording podcasts or voice-over work featuring one or more speakers.

Garmin ETrex

Garmin ETrex

Whether you're mapping community gardens in your urban neighborhood or undertaking a geological survey, this handheld GPS mapping tool is perfect for any project.

GoPro7 Basic Kit

GoPro7 Basic Kit

This versatile camera includes digital stabilization for smoother video, voice control allowing for hands-free commands, a photo timer for individual and group selfies, and a GPS function that tracks your speed, distance, and other factors and lets you document these in the included GoPro app for iOS and Android.

Panasonic Blu-ray player

Panasonic Multi-Region Blu-ray and DVD Player

The Panasonic Blu-ray reader is available to check out of the library and may be used to watch both Blu-rays DVDs from the library's extensive film collection or a personal collection.

For Teaching

Get Ideas

Contact Media Services if you'd like to talk through the creative media possibilities for a research and learning goal in your class.

Get Student Support

Review the Library's workshop schedule and attend or encourage your students to attend any workshops relevant to your assignment.

You can also request any of the following workshops customized to fit the needs of your class:

  • introduction to podcasting
  • introduction to audio recording
  • introduction to audio editing with Audacity

To start the conversation, please use the Library Instruction Request form.


We are in early stages of planning support for video essay assignments. We would love your input on what support you would like in assignment design or any training or support you believe your students may need. Please share your thoughts by emailing lisa Hooper.

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