These Equipment Center (EQC) policies and procedures should be read prior to checking out equipment.
Your New School photo ID is the only ID accepted
If you do not have your ID you will not be able to pick up a reservation or check out gear as a walk-in.
Degree or credit-seeking students may reserve equipment online 24 hours in advance
Reservations can be made via MyNewSchool or the Equipment Center Website. Reservations can be set for a maximum of 4 days.
Walk-in checkouts may be made for up to 48 hours
Walk-in checkouts of available field equipment can be made daily on a first-come, first-served basis
Reservation checkouts will take priority over walk-ins, and only one walk-in checkout can be processed at a time
You may have only one reservation or checkout at a time
If you have an outstanding checkout or upcoming reservation, you must complete or cancel the checkout before scheduling another. (Faculty are exempt for course-related reservations).
You are fully responsible for all equipment and kit items (cables, windscreens, filters etc.)
Check all items and test them thoroughly before signing out the gear. If any kit item is missing or problematic, alert the staff, who will replace it or make a note on the contract.
No insurance is provided by the university
You should have prior knowledge of the equipment requested
No training is provided. To assist you, there are workflow guides on-site. There is also a nearby testing area where you can practice hands-on.
Only 2 Lenses may be checked out at a time
This does not include the lens that comes standard with the kit. For exceptions, please use the Special Access request form.
You must wait while the staff tests the equipment
This may take up to 30 minutes.