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Equipment Checkout Policy

Questions for the equipment room? Call 205.348.8957.

Students enrolled in specific Journalism & Creative Media courses are eligible to check out recorders, cameras, sound/lighting, and other equipment for use in partial completion of course assignments. The range of equipment access is determined by course and subject to both the permission of the instructor and item availability. Students are responsible for the timely and safe return of all equipment checked out in their name. There are no extensions. A $25 per day charge will be assessed for any equipment returned late. All check-in and check-out requests are by appointment only. ALL reservations must be made at least 10 hours in advance through the JCM Patron Portal at http://jcmcheckout.ua.edu/.

Individual students or student groups will be charged for the replacement or repair of any item lost, stolen, or damaged while in their possession. Failure to return the borrowed equipment on time will result in a transfer of the charges to the student’s account maintained by the Office of Student Receivables. Charges for borrowed equipment that is returned damaged or after the assigned check-in time will also be transferred to the Office of Student Receivables. This action will prevent subsequent registration, graduation, and transcript issuance until the matter is cleared. This amount is also subject to attorney fees, and other costs and charges necessary for the collection of any amounts not paid when due.

Students are welcome to utilize their own equipment to complete SOME course assignments. Please consult with your instructor about technical specifications and compatibility issues BEFORE proceeding.

Equipment CHECK-OUT (outgoing) and CHECK-IN (returning) is between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays by APPOINTMENT ONLY in 123 Reese Phifer Hall.

When returning equipment, please beware of the potential fines: $1.00 for unwrapped cords, $1.00 for lavaliere mics left on, $10.00 for missing lens cap, $25.00 for missing tripod feet; charges on other items may vary.

All equipment must be returned by April 25, 2025.

This policy is in effect for any student who checks equipment out from the JCM Equipment Room OR uses equipment in class that has been checked out by faculty. This form must be completed at the beginning of each semester you are enrolled in a production class to be active in WebCheckout.

                     

January 6, 2025