We want to make it easier for you to complete assignments that require access to digital recording equipment within a SAS course.  Multi-Media Services (MMS) maintains an inventory of audio and video recording devices and accessories that can be checked out and returned from the MMS front desk. Please carefully review the policies below before requesting equipment.

1. Any student enrolled in a SAS class will have access to the MMS's inventory from the first day of the semester till the conclusion of the drop period.

2. For the remainder of the semester:

•  Students enrolled in approved courses may borrow audio and video recording equipment. A list of approved classes can be found here.
•  Other students fulfilling assigned course work or enrolled in an independent study supervised by an SAS faculty member will also have equipment access pending written authorization from the instructor.

3. Circulation intervals and details:

• Equipment must be picked up within 2 hours following the requested time or the reservation will be forfeited.
• Reservations can be made up to 21 days in advance.
• The maximum length of a loan is 48 hours.
• Only five individual items may be checked out at one time.
• Only one item of each type (i.e. HDV Camera Kit) may be checked out at one time.

4. Equipment returned after the due date/time will result in charges to your bursar bill. Late returns are subject to a $25/day fee charged to the student's Bursar bill.

5. At the time of check out, students will be required to sign a statement acknowledging receipt of all equipment and accessories, and the terms of the loan. 

6. Students are encouraged to verify equipment functionality before leaving Multi-Media Services. This includes the charge state of rechargeable batteries.

7. Students are responsible for providing at their own expense any consumable supplies, such as non-rechargeable batteries, tapes and flash memory cards. 

8. Students are responsible for returning all items and are financially liable for any items not returned. Charges will be based on the replacement cost for missing equipment, up to the $500 deductible under the University's Risk Management program. Charges will be assessed through the student's Bursar bill

9. Please direct questions to mms-help@sas.upenn.edu or call 215-898-4947.

10. Please report lost or damaged equipment to 215-898-4947.

• List of available kits and manuals
• SAS courses authorized to borrow recording equipment
• How to use the reservation system