Media equipment loan service for UCL academic staff

About the staff loan service

If you are academic staff, and need to create media content to support your teaching and research, you can now use our media equipment loan service. All equipment comes in a handy carry case which includes: power supply and memory card (for cameras), battery charger, battery, remote control, and all necessary leads to connect to your computer. We try and combine items into kits which will include a microphone, tripod, and LED light as required. If you have very specific kit requirements, the team has an extensive knowledge of products and great relationships with our suppliers, with the ability to purchase many items with an education discount. If you wish to purchase any items we are happy to assist you in this process.

When borrowing an item from our stock, you assume full responsibility for it and are expected to return it in the same condition as it was loaned to you in. Departments or individuals will be charged for any missing or broken items. Please read see the terms of service before borrowing any equipment.

If you wish to book some equipment or use the service, please contact the Educational Media team via email in the first instance to discuss your requirements. The team will be happy to advise on the best solution for your needs and can offer tips on video and audio recording. 

We are also running a dedicated service for IOE staff and IOE students, please contact the Educational Media team based at the IOE for access to this service.

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FAQs

Where do I go to collect/return equipment?

The Educational Media team running this service is based in the Cruciform Building. Please enter the Cruciform through our entrance on Huntley Street. Collections and returns are made from Room G.08a

What are your opening hours?

For the loan service our opening hours are from 10.00 am - 12.30 pm, and 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Loans are issued by appointment only to ensure all safety conditions can be met - please don't turn up without an appointment. Currently we are still operating a restricted service due to staff availability but we will try our utmost to assist all staff where we can.

How long can I borrow equipment for?

Loans are currently available for a maximum of 5 days as we only have a limited amount of equipment. To ensure everyone can access the equipment they need we ask that you return all equipment as soon as you can.

Bookings must be made at least two days in advance. To book a slot for collection, contact the team. Once your booking is confirmed, this is your appointment time, if you miss it we may have difficulty in offering you another time slot. Items must be returned on the date and time agreed.

If you require technical support whilst loaning the equipment this can be done remotely if required, or please state you need assistance when booking and we will where possible allow extra time.

Can I specify what equipment I want?

Wherever possible we will try to provide users with the equipment they request but this cannot be guaranteed. It will depend on our stock levels and the fact that we are still putting the kit into quarantine (72 hours) after use and need time to undertake the subsequent cleaning of all returned items.

Please note: Lavalier Microphones are relatively inexpensive and may be purchased via IDT through UCL Marketplace, the team will advise if you wish to purchase. All Shotgun microphones, windshields, stands and Boom Poles are generally only available as part of a kit