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Purpose
WebCheckout is the equipment reservation system utilized by Tech Central as well as other departments across campus. This policy is for Tech Central only.
Policy Statement
Equipment Loan Policy
- Faculty can borrow equipment for a maximum loan period of 7 days.
- Staff can borrow equipment for a maximum loan period of 7 days.
- BFA students, MFA students, and Certificate Students can borrow equipment for a maximum loan period of 3 days. (some items may be 24 hours only)
Continuing Education students need prior authorization in order to check out any equipment from Tech Central. Requests for equipment access must be made by the faculty member of a current CE course and must be approved by the Continuing Education Office. Once access is granted, CE students are authorized to borrow equipment specific to their course for a maximum loan period of 7 days. All access to CE equipment is revoked at the end of each semester.
All computer loans are restricted to faculty and staff ONLY. And are available for a maximum for 2 days. If you need a computer for a longer period of time, see policy on borrowing a computer
Details
Equipment reservations and renewals
To insure equipment availability, we encourage borrowers to make reservations one week in advance. Tech Central also offers walk-in as well as telephone reservations. To make a telephone reservation please call 617-879-7888.
You must show your MassArt ID to pick up equipment.
All equipment reservations may be renewed up to 3 times provided that the equipment is returned on time and it's not reserved.
Liability
Borrowers are financially liable for lost, stolen or damaged Tech Central equipment. Borrower must pay for the replacement cost in addition to a $10.00 processing fee.
Late fee schedule
Items will be fined according to a tiered system based on the value of the item.
GREEN - $10.00/day
ORANGE - $5.00/day
YELLOW - $1.00/day
There are no exceptions for a late fine.
Equipment late fines of $5.00 or more will prevent patrons from borrowing or reserving any equipment from Tech Central until the fine is paid.
If you would like to dispute a fine due to serious illness, emergency or family matters contact Marc McNulty at marc.mcnulty@massart.edu.