Media Services Center Equipment Circulation Policy
The Media Services Center (MSC) houses video, audio, computer, and projection equipment available for use by members of the Emerson community. Equipment can be reserved via telephone (617-824-8676) or by visiting the Media Services Circulation Desk.
Use policies differ according to the type of equipment and the means of circulation.
Circulating Audio Visual Equipment (Customer Pickup)
Data projectors, computer laptops, portable video equipment, digital still cameras, audio tape recorders, slide and 16mm projectors,projection screens, and overhead projectors, circulate to members of the Emerson community who have current, valid Emerson IDs. Equipment normally circulates for 24 hours or over the weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Equipment returned late is subject to a fine of $25.00 a day.
| Digital video cameras and digital still cameras | 48 hours/or over weekend (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) |
| Tape recorders and slide projectors | 48 hours/or over weekend (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) |
| Microphones, tape recorders, and small PA systems | 48 hours/or over weekend (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) |
| Data projectors and laptops | Duration of the event (one day) or over weekend (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) |
Portable video equipment is for use by students in non-production courses. Students enrolled in production courses are expected to use the equipment provided by the TRF Equipment Distribution Center (EDC).
The MSC vends both professional and consumer-level mini-DV camcorders for students enrolled in non-production courses. Users of this equipment must be properly trained by an MSC staff member before equipment can be borrowed.
Classroom Deliveries
MSC delivers equipment to faculty for use in classes on campus if equipment is not permanently installed in the classroom. MSC staff do not deliver videotapes, or small, easily carried items.
Delivery requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance. An exact room number and start and end time must be specified for every delivery request. Deliveries are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. No more then 5 equipment deliveries can be made on the hour, so please get your requests in early.
Faculty are responsible for the security of equipment while it is in their possession. Equipment should never be left unattended.
Please note many classrooms are equipped with permanently installed projectors, televisions, and video playback units. Please visit the MSC Mediated Classroom List and Equipment Instructions page to learn more about these rooms
In-House use
The MSC houses production and listening/viewing facilities that are open to all members of the Emerson community, including a video studio, conference room, and video viewing rooms. These facilities are available to faculty for classes and to students for listening,viewing, or small group activities.
In-house reservations should be limited to four-hour slots.
Food and drink are prohibited in MSC spaces.
