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Library Equipment for Checkout

iPad Content Guide

UPDATE:  IPADS ONLY AVAILABLE AT MAIN LIBRARY

Key Information:

Please allow 48 hours advance notice for pickup requests. If you request an item that is unavailable, you will be added to the wait-list. When an item is available for pickup, you will be required to sign a Tech Equipment Lending Agreement Form, which will be sent to your email address.

IPADS ARE ONLY KEPT ON HOLD FOR THREE DAYS.

IMPORTANT:  If you know that you no longer need to borrow a requested item, please login to your Library Account and delete the request.  This will help us get these devices more quickly to your peers for their projects.

ONLY ONE IPAD OR ONE LAPTOP MAY BE CHECKED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY TO ANY USER.

Available iPads and software information:

iPad Air 3

Request Pickup at Main

Please allow 48 hours advance notice for pickup requests. If you request an item that is unavailable, you will be added to the wait-list.

*When an item is available for pickup, you will be required to sign a Tech Equipment Lending Agreement Form, which will be sent to your email address.

 

iPad Air (3rd Generation) 64GB- Model A2152 (wifi only)

iPad Air (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications (apple.com)

iPads are checked out with a carrying case, charging cable, and wall plug. They come with the following applications (subject to change):

Acrobat, Amazon, Apple Store, Bing for iPad, BlueJeans, Box, Chrome, Classroom, Collector, Docs, eBay, EndNote, Etsy, Evernote, Excel, Explorer, Facebook, FileMaker Go, Firefox, GarageBand, Google, Google Earth, Google Home, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google+, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Horizon, Hulu, IMDb, iMovie, iTunes U, Keynote, Kindle, LinkedIn, Lynda.com, MATLAB, Messenger, Netflix, Numbers, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, OverDrive, Pages, Pandora, Paper, PBS Video, Pinterest, Playgrounds, PowerPoint, Prezi Viewer, Prime Video, RD Client, Remote Desktop, Self Service, Sheets, Skype, Slack, Slides, Solstice Client, Student, Student Affairs, Sudoku, The CW, Trailers, Translate, Trello, Twitter, Webex Meet, Word, YouTube.

 

Important Device Information

Login with your own Apple ID to utilize Apple services and/or download/install additional apps from the App Store.  Please logout from your Apple ID and remove any passcodes from the device before returning to the Circulation Desk.

Apple Pencil

Request for pickup

 

Apple Pencil- 1st Generation

About this device:

  • Sensitive to pressure and tilt to vary line weight and create shading, along with many types of artistic effects

Connections:

  • Bluetooth and Lightning connection

Compatible with following iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)

Equipment Guide Contact

For Main iPad Loan Questions Contact:

Email: Circulation@northwestern.edu

 

 

Deluxe iPad Kit

REQUEST PICKUP AT MAIN

 

Please allow 48 hours advance notice for pickup requests. If you request an item that is unavailable, you will be added to the wait-list.

*When an item is available for pickup, you will be required to sign a Tech Equipment Lending Agreement Form, which will be sent to your email address.

 

Deluxe iPad Kit:

Kit includes 8 parts- iPad, Apple 20W USB-C Charger, Apple USB-C to Lightning cable  (1m), Zagg Bluetooth keyboard/cover, Hard plastic case, Zagg USB-C to USB-C cable (charges keyboard), Apple Pencil + Amazon Basics carrying case

 

iPad (8th Generation) 32GB- Model A2270 (wi-fi only)

iPad (8th generation) - Technical specifications (apple.com)

They come with the following applications installed (subject to change):

Acrobat, Amazon, Apple Store, Bing for iPad, BlueJeans, Box, Chrome, Classroom, Collector, Docs, eBay, EndNote, Etsy, Evernote, Excel, Explorer, Facebook, FileMaker Go, Firefox, GarageBand, Google, Google Earth, Google Home, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google+, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Horizon, Hulu, IMDb, iMovie, iTunes U, Keynote, Kindle, LinkedIn, Lynda.com, MATLAB, Messenger, Netflix, Numbers, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, OverDrive, Pages, Pandora, Paper, PBS Video, Pinterest, Playgrounds, PowerPoint, Prezi Viewer, Prime Video, RD Client, Remote Desktop, Self Service, Sheets, Skype, Slack, Slides, Solstice Client, Student, Student Affairs, Sudoku, The CW, Trailers, Translate, Trello, Twitter, Webex Meet, Word, YouTube, Zoom.

 

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

 

Zagg Pro Keys bluetooth keyboard/cover

User Manual

How do I pair my Zagg Pro Keys?

ZAGG Keyboard Special Functions & Hot Keys Explained – Welcome to ZAGG Care

Product Info and Specifications

How to check keyboard battery life

 

Important Device Information

Login with your own Apple ID to utilize Apple services and/or download/install additional apps from the App Store.  Please logout from your Apple ID and remove any passcodes from the device before returning to the Circulation Desk.
If you have backed up this device to your iCloud account or added it to 'Find My', please remove this device from those services under 'Settings'.  These devices are data wiped when returned.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:  circulation@northwestern.edu