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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MRC?
The Media Resource Center houses the RIT media and slide collections. An area is available to view slides, VHS and DVD programs. Instructors also place media on “reserve” for students to watch at the MRC.
What is the media borrowing process?
Faculty/Staff:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ETC MEDIA IS RESTRICTED TO THE RIT CAMPUS ONLY FOR FACULTY AND STUDENT USE ONLY. Staff will no longer be able to sign out media.
Faculty Only:
Faculty can take out videos for 3 days, as long as it is not reserved. Fines are assessed at $5.00 per day with a replacement fee of $35. The loan period for slides is 3 weeks. Fines are assessed at $1.00 per day. A $10 replacement fee is added after 10 days. Replacement fees are waived upon return of the item(s).
Students:
MRC Only Tapes:
Loan period is for 2 hours with one renewal allowed. Late fees are assessed at $2 per hour. Media must be viewed in the MRC viewing area. A $35 replacement fee is added to the fine after the tape is 5 hours late. The fee will be waived upon return of the tape.
24 Hour Tapes:
Loan period is for up to 24 hours from check-out time. One renewal is allowed. Late fees are assessed at .25 per hour. A $35 replacement fee will be waived upon return of the tape.
Slides:
Loan period is for 3 days. Late fees are assessed at $1.00 per day. A $35 replacement fee will be waived upon return of the slide.
Where are the slides?
Slide cabinets are located in the viewing area in the Media Resource Center. Each cabinet has a description of the slides in the drawer (ie. artists, time periods, country codes and media). A table, carousel and light boxes are available for viewing the slides.
To search for media online:
- Go to http://library.rit.edu/
- Search by Word, Title, Subject, etc. (upper left-hand corner of the screen)
- Go to Modify Search and fill out search sheet. Under Entire Catalog highlight Videos and only the videos/DVDs will be located.
- Click on the title(s) in which you are interested. Location, Catalog number and status/availability will appear on the screen.
- When you come to the MRC to check out the media you looked up please have the catalog number.
How do you request equipment?
A Faculty/Staff member can stop down to ETC (5-A600) or can call at 585-475-2551 to place an order. Students cannot reserve equipment; they must have an instructor or advisor contact the MRC. If requesting a Sharp Projector, the instructor must be present when it is delivered, to sign for it.
How far in advance should equipment be requested?
Standard delivery/pick up of equipment: provide at least 24 hours in advance notice. If requesting a Computer projector, it is best to place the order as soon as possible. They are in high demand, especially on the even hours, so, one may not be delivered to class when it is needed.
Operators for Auditoriums: Provide at least a weeks notice to ensure the best possible service, we ask that you place your request as soon as you know about the event. This will allow enough time to find an employee to operate the event.
What is a Smart Classroom?
A Smart Classroom has a permanently installed ceiling mounted projectors, VHS player and an installed computer. They are located in 08-A300, 07-1420 and 07-2050. Currently, DVD media can be played on the installed computers in 07-1420 and 07-2050.
What rooms do instructors need to have their ID's activated and how?
The following rooms need to have ID access:
01-2000 - only if using Slides or the document camera
06-A205
08-A300
08-1250
7A-1420
7B-2050
7A-1350
70-1400
Contact: Sherry Clark (x5-5374 / sccetc@rit.edu ) to get your I.D. activated.
Can any of the Projection Units be taken off campus?
The only projectors that can be taken off campus are the Mitsubishi 200 and Sharp MB60.
The procedure is as follows for the Mitsubishi 200:
-Comes in a travel case
-Call the Front desk at x5-2551
-Must be booked with Sherry Clark's (x5-5374 / sccetc@rit.edu) permission
-Faculty/Staff only
- No charge - Need RIT Account Number
-Client must pick up and drop off equipment
The procedure is as follows for the Sharp MB60:
-Call the Front desk at x5-2551
-Must be booked with Sherry Clark's (x5-5374 / sccetc@rit.edu) permission
-Faculty/Staff only
-Has to be used locally, i.e. no planes etc.
-We do not have travel suitcases
-$50.00 per day - Need RIT Account Number, for security deposit
-Client must pick-up and drop-off equipment
Where do you get your thesis bound?
Click here for information on thesis binding.
Where can I get color copies?
There is a color copier located in the Library on the 2nd floor.
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