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Information Technology Services
Media Services
Equipment Check Out Policies
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Media Services equipment for classroom use/college-related events is loaned to faculty/staff only. Under special circumstances, other accommodations can be made with Media Services staff.
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Due to the limited supply and high demand of some equipment, reservations are strongly suggested.
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Media Services staff assumes that the user knows how to operate borrowed equipment. If this is not the case, training is available.
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It is the responsibility of the user to return borrowed equipment on the agreed upon date. Overdue equipment directly affects availability to other faculty/staff.
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Accessories (batteries, tapes, computer disks, etc.) are to be supplied by the user.
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Set up, operation, and security of loaned equipment is the responsibility of the user.
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Loan duration is based on availability and demand of equipment.
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To prevent defective equipment from being further utilized, please report problems or difficulties as soon as possible.
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Equipment loans for organizations including off-campus and community groups will be provided at the discretion of the Media Services staff. Media Services reserves the right to deny equipment loans to any organization based on equipment availability as it relates to academic priority. Equipment requests for instructional support have first priority. Terms of equipment loan to off-campus and community groups are consistent with Media Services' equipment loan policies.
Media Duplication Policy
Media Services duplication services comply with the Copyright Law of the United States and the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia
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Media Services will not utilize College equipment or personnel to illegally duplicate copyrighted media.
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Media Services will only duplicate entire copyrighted media for academic use with prior written permission from the copyright owner.
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It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the proper written permission.
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Media Services will only duplicate portions of copyrighted media for academic use as governed by the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia.
- Media Services will not duplicate any media that shows evidence of being an unlicensed copy.
- The user should supply the blank media for audio/video duplication.
- Copyright Law of the United States link:
http://www.copyright.gov
Other Policies
- Departmental audiovisual equipment is repaired based on the capability of the technician.
- Media Services staff will train faculty/designee regarding the presentation of classroom media, but will not assume responsibility of conducting the class (i.e. take attendance, administer exams, distribute paperwork, etc.).
- Due to the limited capacity of the photocopier, Media Services agrees to copy a small amount of classroom materials only in case of emergency with the understanding that the instructor's department will be charged for the copies. This service does not include collating, stapling, or two sided copies.
