Policies
• Equipment checkout and returns may only take place during the regular hours of operation.
• Equipment borrowed from the MEC must only be returned to a lending assistant on duty in the MEC, and not to any other location or person on campus. Never drop off equipment outside of the MEC when the room is closed.
• The equipment loan period is 48 hours.
• Consult a Lending Assistant if you need to extend your current booking.
• A late fee of $10 is assessed per item, per day. Borrowing privileges are suspended until late fees have been paid. The maximum late fee for an item is the replacement cost of the item.
• Items are not considered returned until all parts and accessories associated with the item are also returned. Overdue fees will accrue until missing parts are returned or replacements are ordered.
• Equipment may be reserved up to 2 weeks in advance. For special arrangements, consult an MEC administrator.
By signing out equipment, you agree to:
• Accept full responsibility for those items. This includes covering any costs related to loss, damage, or theft.
• Handle equipment with care, as outlined in the Equipment Care and Handling guidelines
• Return equipment on time
The Media Equipment Center reserves the right to refuse service to borrowers who fail to abide by the guidelines described above.
You must agree to these terms and conditions in order to borrow equipment from the MEC.