Reeder Media Center

Equipment and Software

Equipment and Software

Equipment

With over 1000 pieces of equipment, we have just about anything! Our collection includes basic video cameras, DSLRs, a variety of lenses, microphones, audio recorders, wireless microphones, audio equipment, hard drives, adapters, headphones, projectors, laptops for media use, tablets, GoPro’s, 360º cameras, and so much more!

We haven’t even told you the best part: everything (for the most part) is reservable online! With the exception of tripods, cables, adapters, and other miscellaneous equipment pieces, you can book everything online.

Reserve Equipment

Software

Our workstations are equipped with the following software:

Video Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud - All apps
  • Final Cut Pro
  • iMovie
  • Camtasia
  • Apple Motion
  • Apple Compressor
  • Toast

Audio Software

  • Ableton Live Suite
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audacity
  • Finale
  • Garageband
  • Apple Logic Pro
  • Apple Mainstage

Graphics & Design Software

  • Acrobat Pro
  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Edge Animate
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Muse
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • Apple Keynote
  • Apple Pages

Terms and Conditions

Loan Agreement:

  • The default loan period is 3 days. (if available). Some categories of equipment have longer loan periods, but most are 3 days.
  • Request for longer loan periods can be made in advance through our long term loan agreement application.  
  • Renewals are not automatic: you must check with the Media Center to extend reservations and renew equipment. 
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time will be made available to other patrons (if possible we’ll hold until end of day). 
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a media operations supervisor. (For example, 2 DSLRs, 2 microphones, etc). No more than 6 total items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • A valid W&M ID and active library borrowing privileges are required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
  • The preferred method of booking equipment is via our online booking system at: http://libcal.swem.wm.edu
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled W&M students, staff and faculty. Priority is for patrons using the equipment for course purposes.
  • We don’t provide disposable accessories such as batteries — you must provide these yourself (However, most, not all equipment will come with rechargeable batteries. If in doubt, ask).
  • Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis. Upon request, equipment can be renewed one time if others are not waiting for the equipment.
  • Equipment must be directly returned to the Reeder Media service desk. 
  • You are responsible for the equipment at all times while it is checked out to you. Fines and fees apply for late, damaged, lost, or stolen equipment (see details below)
  • The library reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly or extremely late in returning equipment.
  • Equipment must be picked up by the patron who made the booking.
  • While Media Center employees are responsible for inspection of equipment during check-out and check-in, it is the also the expectation and responsibility of the individual borrowing the equipment to check equipment for damage and/or missing pieces BEFORE leaving AND to report missing and damaged equipment upon return. “Inspection” should include:
    • General condition of the equipment. 
    • Presence of equipment and accessories as indicated.
  • BORROWER RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Assume full responsibility for this equipment during the time it is checked out to me
  • Use this equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Reimburse Swem Library for any damage to or loss of the equipment while it is checked out to me. Charges will be based on replacement costs.
  • Not leave the equipment unattended or allow others to use the equipment while it is checked out to you.
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  • OVERDUE / LOST / DAMAGED
  • Overdue equipment is subjected to a fine of $5/hour with a max of $25 per day. If borrowed equipment is not returned 10TH day after the due date, we will initiate a process of item replacement (including related accessories). ON the 15th day after due date, total replacement costs will be sent to the Bursar's Office and your library account will be blocked until you pay the replacement costs at the Bursar's Office. 
  • Patrons with ANY unresolved overdue items will not be able to check out equipment until the overdue item is returned. 
  • Patron is responsible for replacement costs of any lost items. 
  • Patron is responsible for cost of repairs and replacement of any items returned damaged. 
  • Borrowers will be billed for damages to equipment, unless such damages are deemed normal “wear and tear” by RMC staff. If damaged equipment cannot be repaired, the user will be billed the cost of replacement.