Media Resources Summer Hours will be 9-5 M-F. The checkout opens for Summer session on June 21. We will be open 9-5 between June 6 and June 17 for returns only. We will be doing our inventory during this period, so there will be no equipment checkout available. From June 21 until August 26 the…
Return of loaner laptops from 2021-22
If you were loaned a laptop from any of these three categories, the due date for return is May 27-June 3 Laptop loaner program: Semester long loans aavailable to those who have needs due to not owning a laptop, financial constraints, etc. 2. Repair loaners: RISD MRC cache of dedicated loaners for those who are…
Spring 22 equipment returns to MRC checkout
Its MAY, and we are all so very busy trying to finish all of our projects and present and document them. The MRC checkout is especially busy this time of year, so please try to be patient with sharing resources and returning equipment in a timely manner so that others may make use as well….
Media Resources Zoom/Online support for evening, weekend or holiday events
Special arrangements are required to ensure support for these events. A run through of the event should be scheduled with Media Resources during normal working hours (M-F 8:30-4:30) in advance of the event time. This can be scheduled by emailing Andrew Grant (agrant@risd,.edu) Dylan Costa ( dcosta@risd.edu) to discuss the planned event and to arrange a test/run…
All classroom presentation issues
If you have an issue with projections/presentation systems in any classroom/studio/conference room, please CALL the main Media Resources number for assistance and we will send an AV technician to you ASAP to insure continuation of instruction/meeting, etc. 454-6129.
Laptop loans Spring 22
RISD is continuing to offer three types of loans of laptops for Spring 2022: Laptop loaner program: Semester long loans are available to those who have needs due to not owning a laptop, financial constraints, etc. Please send your inquiry for this type of qualifying loan directly to David Chandler, Supervisor, RISD Media Resources @…
Media Resources will discontinue the use of Qless for checkout users
As of Thursday Feb 17, you will no longer need an appointment through the Qless app to access the checkout for pick ups and returns. One more step towards a more “normal “operation. Please continue to observe all COVID related RISD protocols as we continue to navigate. Thank you for your cooperation.
Checkout location
For all who are new to Campus… The Media Resources checkout is located in the main lobby of the RISD Auditorium, 17 Canal Walk.
Classroom/event deliveries of AV equipment
Please call the main Media Resources number to arrange for delivery of equipment. 401-454-6129 Thank You.
More on presenting work
Here are a few links to explore possibilities and recommendations for presentation of your work. We hope this is helpful. This first one is via RISD specifically. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e68CaLWagnzQRT96YtpT2qgNtNjjqRIj3lBXSa_DPGs/edit This is for designers in the professional environment, but the principles apply in Higher Ed and the critique culture. https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/how-to-present-design-work/ There are a ton of similar prefab…