The two Accessibility/digital media production rooms (Rooms 335 and 336), the Media Viewing/Video-conferencing Room (Room 229), and the Group Presentation Area must be reserved by calling the Reference Staff at (352) 273-2665 or visiting our desk on the 3rd floor of Library West.
Only University-affiliated patrons can reserve these areas for working on educational or research projects. Note that these areas are not intended for regular classroom instruction and standing reservations for class use are not accepted.
Intended Uses:
Accessibility and Media Production Studios
Library West Rooms 335 and 336 offer assistive and multimedia technologies for one to four users to work on educational or research projects. For accessibility users, the same Accessibility Suite (Premier Assistive Technology) offered by the Dean of Students’ Office is available. Video and audio editing users can also use the studios for their academic projects. Please note that you must bring a camcorder or other source player to transfer your digital project to the PC (at this time). A scanner, headphones, graphics tablet and other peripherals are also available.
Group Presentation Area
This collaborative work area allows UF-affiliates to create and view various digital medias using a library workstation or personal laptop, 61” plasma display, VHS/DVD player, and wireless headphones, keyboard and mouse.
Media viewing/video-conferencing room
Library West Room 229 is equipped with the technology for users to create and view various digital media using a library workstation. With a VHS/DVD/CD player and projector, a maximum of 10 users can also use this space as a media viewing center. In addition, this room serves as a location for global teleconferencing. A minimum of 6 patrons are required to reserve this space.
Procedure:
- Reservations are taken in 2-hour blocks. Please reserve an area at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Reference Staff at (352) 273-2665 or visiting our desk on the 3rd floor of Library West.
- Patrons are expected to be on time for the reservation. Reservations are forfeited 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Please make cancellations at least 24 hours before the scheduled time.
- You will need to check out the key to the room at the Research Assistance Desk on the 3rd floor and return the key after use.
- Drop-in reservations may be accepted at the Research Assistance Desk on the 3rd floor provided that no reservation is scheduled within 1 hour of the request and at least 2 hours before the Research Assistance Desk closes.
Guidelines:
- Media areas are available for use during hours Library West Research Assistance Desk is staffed.
- The person who made the reservation will be charged for unreturned keys, and for lost or damaged peripherals/equipment.
- Media room keys may not be duplicated. There is a non-refundable $35.00 replacement charge if the key is not returned within 60 minutes after your reservation time. Library privileges will be blocked until fees are paid.
- Library furniture from other locations may not be moved into study rooms.
- Food is not permitted for housekeeping and pest management reasons. Drinks in covered containers are acceptable.
- Media rooms are not completely soundproof. Please be considerate of other library users and use headphones when possible.
- Lights and equipment should be turned off and doors securely locked when leaving the study room. Never shut down the workstation itself; instead you must logoff the computer. Collect all your belongings and discard any waste in the available trashcans. The room must be left in its original condition.
- The library is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal property. If you leave the room unattended, you risk the loss of your possessions.
For more information on these rooms, please see the Media Areas: Hardware and Software page.
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