Queen Mary University - Department of Film Studies

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Welcome to your booking system, Connect2!

In order to book equipment, you need to first register an account, then allow 24hrs for the account to be activated. You can then book equipment. It is essential the equipment is collected and returned on time.

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Studio Bookings

Check availability of Arts 2 Film and Drama Studio and Arts One Film Studio 

Please email mlw769@qmul.ac.uk to book studios

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Equipment Loans: Terms and Conditions

General Loan Conditions
·      Only registered users of QMUL Department of Film Studies Connect2 equipment loan and booking system can access equipment and facilities from the Department of Film Studies Loans desk.

·      Equipment availability is subject to course requirements and attendance of workshops (where appropriate).

·      Equipment will not be loaned to a user without the user presenting their current University ID card at the loans desk.

·      The user must check all equipment upon issue at the store and report any problems immediately to the loans desk. Failure to do so may result in the user being held responsible for any damage noted on return at the end of the loan period.

·      The user is solely responsible for all equipment for the duration of the booking, and should not be passed on to another user.

·      Equipment must be returned in the same state as when issued. Facilities must be left in the same state as when the key is issued.

·      Loans and use of facilities are only available in connection with coursework or University business.

 Standard Loan Period

·      All loans equipment is subject to a maximum loan period. Information on maximum loan periods can be found on the Connect2 booking page.

·      Standard loans are available during teaching week periods only (as defined by the published term dates for each course).

Bookings

·      Equipment must be pre-booked but if the user fails to collect the booking within 2 hours of the agreed time of collection the booking will be automatically deleted and made available to other users.

·      All borrowed equipment must be returned on time at the end of the booking. Failure to do so may result in penalties (see below). 

Loss and Damage

·      The user is responsible for the care of the equipment for the duration of the loan. The user is responsible for any damage and may be charged up to the full cost of repair or replacement

·      The user must take all reasonable security precautions to ensure safekeeping of the equipment at all times (i.e. do not leave equipment unattended unless in locked rooms or premises and do not leave equipment in unattended vehicles).

·      In the event of loss of the equipment, up to the full cost of equipment replacement will be charged to users where there is evidence of contributory negligence or where the equipment is not covered by insurance.

·      If the equipment is stolen you must report this theft to the police and obtain a crime reference number for University insurance purposes.

·      In all cases of loss or damage, a loss and damage report form must be submitted to Production Office staff.

Penalties

·      Failure to return equipment at the agreed date/time results in the suspension of all borrowing rights until all items are returned.

·      Repeated late returns may ultimately result in suspension of use of some or all of the facilities and equipment.

·      Failure to return equipment when requested will be treated as theft.

Variation of the Terms and Conditions

·      The University reserves the right to change these Loan Terms & Conditions at any time.

In all instances the availability of equipment, facilities and penalties are at the discretion of the Production Office staff. Failure to comply with any of the above may result in the loss of access of equipment or facilities