“If you’ve ever walked to the Library but realised you forgot to pack your charger or adapter, you don’t need to walk all the way home again. New College Library has a range of chargers and adapters for a wide variety of devices.”
“To use one, just come to the Library Office where a member of the library team will issue one to you.”
“To use one, just come to the Library Office where a member of the library team will issue one to you.”
New College Library has the following chargers available:
| Charger type: | Use: | Chargers available: |
| USB-C charger | Compatible with modern MacBooks, iPhones, many Android phones, and many tablets | CHA/1, CHA/3, CHA/7, CHA/8, CHA/9 |
| Universal laptop charger | Compatible with Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Toshiba, Sony, IBM, Samsung, Fujitsu, and Hitachi laptops | CHA/2, CHA/4 |
| Lightning charger | Compatible with older iPhones and iPads | CHA/5, CHA/10 |
| Legacy MacBook charger | Compatible with older MacBooks | CHA/6 |
New College Library also has the following adapters available:
| Adapter type: | Use: | Adapter available: |
| Universal travel adapter | For international students who require an adapter for British plugs | ADA/1 |
| USB Type-C to HDMI adapter | To enable readers with MacBooks to connect to the additional monitor in the West Reading Room | ADA/2 [for inhouse use within the Library only] |
| USB Type-C to USB adapter [x2] | To enable readers to plug in USB devices (such as keyboards, mice, or DVD drives) into a laptop that only has a USB-C port | ADA/3 [for inhouse use within the Library only] |
Unless specified otherwise, all chargers and adapters may be borrowed for three days during term time, and must be returned to the Library Office during staffed hours. If an item is lost or damaged on return, the Library will charge your Battels to cover our replacement costs.
From the start of Hilary Term 2025, it will only be possible to borrow a charger/adapter for a maximum of twelve days. This policy will ensure that all readers have equitable access to them.
If you would like the Library to purchase any other adapters or chargers, please email library@new.ox.ac.uk.
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