Policy on Equipment

The Sanford Media Center is a student service of the University of Alabama Libraries

Only University of Alabama students may check out equipment from the Sanford Media Resource and Design Center (The Sanford Media Center). No proxy forms may be used.

Anyone checking out equipment must have a valid UA Action Card. No other form of ID will be accepted.

Equipment may circulate up to 3 days and may not be renewed.

There is a reservation system so that patrons may schedule times, in advance, for equipment checkout and station sessions. After 15 minutes into a scheduled session or equipment checkout, a late Patron forfeits his or her reservation. At any time during a session, if a patron vacates a station for more than 15 minutes, then that patron forfeits his or her reservation.

Patrons must check in/out equipment at the help desk located inside of The Sanford Media Center during the center's hours of operations. No exceptions will be made.

The late fee for equipment is $50 per day. The maximum fine will accumulate up to $200.00. There is no grace period. Any equipment that is 4 days overdue will be declared lost, and a total charge of $1060 will be billed to the patron's account. ($850 replacement fee, $200.00 fine, $10.00 processing charge) If the equipment is returned in good condition, the $850 replacement charge may be forgiven. The fines and processing fee will not be forgiven.

Equipment will remain checked out to the patron until all accessories (wires, cables, batteries, manuals,etc.) are returned. Late fees will accrue until all items are returned.

Patrons are responsible for any damage done to equipment while checked out to their account and will be charged a replacement fee of up to $850. Also, Patrons will be charged $850 if equipment is reported missing or stolen while checked out to their account.

Last Revised: March 3, 2008

Policy on Equipment

The Sanford Media Center is a student service of the University of Alabama Libraries

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