Equipment Operators (Media Resources)
Media Resources staff will work with student organizations to recommend rooms, equipment, set-ups and procedures. Many rooms are self-operable, for which there is no charge. When a room or type of event requires a Media Resources technician, regular charges will apply. Unfortunately, certain events cannot be supported by Media Resources; these will be referred to an outside contractor at your student group’s expense. It is important that students seek this consultation well in advance of an event. Please call 7480 or 7475 to discuss your technical requirements. For assistance with your room selection use this link: http://computing.vassar.edu/labs/classrooms.html
Media Resources Sign-Out Equipment Available:
- optical projectors: 16mm, slide, overhead
- video/data projector
- projection screen
- single microphone/amplified speaker system
- mini-DV camcorder
- DVD/monitor combo
- VCR/monitor combo
- iPod recorder
- boom box
NOTE: Due to limited equipment resources and heavy demand, equipment is given out with priority to academic needs. Sign-outs are usually limited to three days.
Media Resources Event/Operator Requests
The Media Resources Request Form is available on the web. Please refer to Vassar College Home page, select “Computing” and open the “Equipment Request Form.” Seven days notice is required for consultation and approval of any event request. Late requests will be considered using the following procedure:
- if an operator can be scheduled and equipment is available, the request will be approved with a $50.00 late charge added to regular event charges.
- if the event can be handled with sign-out equipment, arrangements will then be made for you to pick up and return the equipment at no charge.
- if either a required operator and/or equipment is not available, the event will need to be referred to an outside contractor at your student group’s expense.
Please note that 35mm films have special requirements:
- films can only be run by a staff projectionist
- films must arrive at Media Resources in New England Building at least three business days prior to your date of screening
** It is extremely important to convey your needs to Media Resources before your event. Contact the Media Resources Office at ext. 7480 to review your specific needs. Pre-planning is essential for successful events, and to avoid late charges.