Overview

Media equipment is available to faculty and staff at no charge for ISU tuition-based instruction. All other uses of media equipment are subject to rental charges. Many media enhanced classrooms have equipment permanently installed.

Features

Equipment available for faculty and staff to check out includes:

Video Equipment	Mini DV digital camcorders, VHS camcorders, VHS players, Document cameras (analog and digital), DVD players, DVD/VCR combos, Color televisions (13" and 20"), LCD video projectors
Digital Cameras	Mini DV digital video camcorders, Digital cameras, Digital SLR cameras
Film Cameras	Canon T-60 35mm SLR
Camera Accessories	Canon FD mount lenses, and accessories
PA Systems	Lecternette (podium PA), Portable bullhorn PAs (AC/DC), Large outdoor PAs (by special arrangement only), Wireless PA (AC/DC), Microphones (wired and wireless)
Audio Players and Recorders	Digital audio recorders, Audio cassette recorders (with telephone jack), Portable cassette tape recorders
Film Projectors	16mm sound film projectors
Still Projectors	Carousel slide projectors, Overhead transparency projectors
Other Equipment	Skyline/Mirage Displays (by special arrangement only), Projection screens [60" X 60" to 9' X 12'] (by special arrangement only), Poster and flipchart easels

Classroom audio taping, video taping (CVRS), video projection, and PA set-up services are also available. These services are charged labor costs and must be arranged in advance. For more information, contact Classroom Technology Services at 515-294-8026.

Requirements

• Equipment reservations are subject to availability and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure availability, reserve equipment at least one week in advance. Computer/video projectors may require more notice.
• Equipment may be reserved either in person at the IT Services counter in the main entrance lobby of the Communications Building or by calling 515-294-8026.
• Equipment may be checked out Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (3:50 p.m. during the summer). Equipment may be returned through 5:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. during the summer). Closed weekends.
• An ISUCard is required for checkout.
• Equipment use is free if it is used for ISU tuition-based instruction. For all other uses a rental fee is assessed based on the equipment and length of time it is used.

IT Services media equipment is loaned AT THE USER'S RISK. IT Services does not guarantee results and assumes no liability of any kind for video or audio tapes, 35mm film, or processing costs. IT Services will not be responsible for batteries, film, slides, video or audio tapes, or personal property left inside equipment or cases.