Library — Chargers and Adapters

“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. ��Ƶ 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.”

��Ƶ 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

��Ƶ 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.