Media equipment loan service for °×С½ãÂÛ̳ academic staff
About the staff loan service
If you are academic staff, andÌýneed to create media content to support your teaching and research, you can now use our media equipment loan service.ÌýAll equipmentÌýcomes in a handy carry case which includes:Ìýpower supply and memory cardÌý(for cameras), battery charger, battery, remote control, and all necessary leads to connect to your computer. We try and combine items into kits which will include a microphone, tripod, and LED light as required. If you have very specific kit requirements,Ìýthe teamÌýhas an extensive knowledge of products and great relationships with our suppliers, with the ability to purchase many items with an educationÌýdiscount.ÌýIf you wish to purchase any items we are happy to assist you in this process.
When borrowing anÌýitem from our stock, you assumeÌýfull responsibility for it and are expected to return it in the same condition as it was loaned to you in. Departments or individualsÌýwill be charged for any missing or broken items. Please read see the terms of serviceÌýbefore borrowing any equipment.
If you wish to book some equipment orÌýuse the service, please contact the Educational MediaÌýteam via emailÌýin the first instance to discuss your requirements. The team will be happy to advise on the best solution for your needs and canÌýoffer tips on video and audio recording.Ìý
We are also running a dedicated service forÌýIOE staff and IOE students, pleaseÌýcontact the Educational Media team based at the IOEÌýfor access to thisÌýservice.
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FAQs
- Where do I go to collect/return equipment?
The Educational Media team running this serviceÌýisÌýbased in theÌýCruciform Building. PleaseÌýenter the Cruciform through ourÌýentrance on Huntley Street.ÌýCollections and returns are made fromÌýRoom G.08a
- What are your opening hours?
For the loan service our opening hours are fromÌý10.00 am - 12.30 pm, and 1.30 pm - 4.00 pmÌýon Mondays and Wednesdays. Loans are issued by appointment only to ensure all safety conditions can be met - please don't turn up without an appointment. CurrentlyÌýwe are still operatingÌýa restrictedÌýservice due to staff availability but we will try our utmost to assist all staff where we can.
- How long can I borrow equipment for?
Loans are currentlyÌýavailable for a maximum of 5 days asÌýwe only have a limited amount of equipment.ÌýTo ensure everyone can access the equipment they need we ask that you return all equipment as soon as you can.
Bookings must be made at least two days in advance.ÌýTo book a slot for collection, contact theÌýteam.ÌýOnce your booking is confirmed, this is yourÌýappointment time, if you miss itÌýwe may have difficulty in offering you another time slot. Items must be returnedÌýon the date and time agreed.
If you require technical support whilst loaning theÌýequipment this can be done remotely ifÌýrequired, or please state you need assistance when booking and we will whereÌýpossible allow extra time.
- Can I specify what equipment I want?
Wherever possible we will try to provide users with the equipment they request but this cannot be guaranteed. It willÌýdepend on our stock levels and the fact that we are still putting the kit intoÌýquarantine (72 hours) after use and need time to undertake the subsequent cleaningÌýof all returned items.
Please note: Lavalier MicrophonesÌýare relatively inexpensive and may beÌýpurchased via IDT through °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Marketplace, the team will advise if you wish to purchase. All Shotgun microphones, windshields, stands and Boom Poles are generally only available as part of a kit
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