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Media Equipment & Use Policies

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Media Equipment & Use Policies

Student Use Policy:

In order to gain borrowing privileges from Media Services, student must be currently registered and have a valid photo ID.

Items circulate for one week or less.

Items may be picked up and returned Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, and on Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. **We are short-staffed, and there is a chance nobody will be in the office when you arrive. If this happens, please try back. Sorry for the inconvenience.**

Students are encouraged to reserve equipment in advance by emailing , or by calling 203-332-5180.

Late Fees Apply

If, for any reason, a borrowed item is not returned on or before due date, a library fine of $1 per day will be charged, and the student will lose his/her borrowing privileges for the semester. If an item is 7 days late or more, a Banner hold will be placed on the student’s account, with a charge equal to the full replacement cost of each overdue item until the item is returned.

A student may not borrow equipment if unpaid fines exist on his or her library account. This includes fines for library books and DVDs.

List of Equipment for Borrowing:

  • Digital Cameras, Camcorders & Flips
  • Apple iPad and Microsoft Surface
  • Samsung & Acer Chromebooks
  • Mac Adapters
  • AV adapters and connectors
  • Headphones
  • COW with Document Camera
  • TV carts with DVD/VCR players
  • Portable PAs
  • Portable Document Camera
  • Portable projectors and screens
  • Digital Voice Recorders
  • CD Recorder
  • Boom boxes with iPod/mp3 inputs
  • Wireless Presenters w/ Laser Pointer
  • AND MUCH MORE!!! Come down and chat or give us a call if you have any ideas for your presentation or just need help figuring something out!  
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Media Rich Classroom FAQs

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Report a problem in a media classroom...

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Report a problem in a media classroom...

If you need help IMMEDIATELY
Please call Media Services at extension 5180

OR

Email us at   to report the problem. Please don't forget to give us the following information:

  • Your name
  • Building, Room Number
  • Details of problem (as much detail as possible)

Please note that we do not handle computer issues, but we will forward your email to the IT Department. If you would like to contact them directly please go to the IT page.

We can only fix it if we know it's broken!

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What's in a Media Rich Classroom?

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What’s in a media rich classroom?

Whether your preferred teaching style is rooted in tradition, or you incorporate the bells and whistles that new technologies offer, our media rich classrooms can complement your teaching. Every media rich classroom is equipped with the following:

  • Ceiling Projector
  • Computer
  • VCR/DVD/CD player
  • Document Camera
  • Control Touch Panel 
  • Hitachi StarBoard (computer monitor that works like an interactive whiteboard)

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Classroom media frequently asked questions

What should I do if I notice that a piece of equipment is no longer working properly?

  1. If you require immediate help, please call x5180.
  2. Otherwise, please report the problem here.  **Any computer-related issues should be reported to the IT department.

I am having trouble logging on to the computer.  Why?

Please contact the IT Department with any questions regarding login or password issues.

My projector is projecting a blue screen.  What is wrong?

Most likely, the equipment you are using (computer, document camera, DVD player, etc.) is not turned on.  Please verify and then try re-selecting the source on the touch panel.

Can I connect my personal laptop to the classroom’s projector?

Yes, you can connect your laptop by using using one of the laptop cables provided at the instructor's desk. (In Beacon Hall this cable is located in the cubby on top of the desk.)

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* Not all classrooms have HDMI capability yet

Can students check out the equipment?

Absolutely! You’ll just need a photo ID and be currently registered.

Does Media Services offer training on the media equipment?

Yes.  Each semester we offer a group training session for all new instructors.  We are also available for one-on-one training sessions, which typically last only 10-15 minutes.  Please contact Media Services by phone or email to schedule an appointment.

Can I use Closed Captions in my classroom?

If you teach in Beacon Hall, you must request that a special decoder be installed in your classroom for the semester.  If you simply press the closed captioning button on the touch panel, without having the special decoder installed, it will not work and the projector will display a blue screen.

If you teach in Lafayette Hall, there is no closed captioning option.

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