Media Services

Media Services manages, operates and maintains the College's media equipment and services. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis, although priority is given to classroom use. Basic equipment is stored in each classroom building. Requests for equipment in other campus buildings or off-campus locations must be approved by the Media Services Specialist. Facilities work orders for delivery and return of equipment are the responsibility of the requesting department.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Special Event hours as needed, with appropriate advanced notice.

Reservation Procedures

To reserve equipment, please call 603/899-1148 at least 72 hours in advance. Because of the high demand for data projectors, we strongly recommend that reservations be made at least one week in advance. Student organizations may reserve equipment through the Student Activities office in the Campus Center. Non-classroom requests may require additional notice to assure availability and delivery arrangements. Delivery of some larger equipment is done by Facilities and requires an additional Facilities work order.

Menu of Services

• Delivery, set up and return of classroom AV equipment
• Instruction for faculty, staff and students on the proper use of AV equipment
• Consultation with faculty on new uses of hardware and software in education
• Equipment loans for class projects
• Equipment loans for special events
• AV equipment maintenance and repair
• Consultation and assistance for AV and media purchases by other departments
• Video tape duplication*
• Scanning of slides, flat art and documents*
• Digital Photography*

* Within Copyright and Fair Use guidelines

Available Equipment

Most classrooms on campus are equipped with a TV/VCR, an overhead projector and a screen. If additional equipment is needed in any classroom, contact Media Services to arrange scheduling and delivery.

• TV/VCRs
• Data Projectors
• Boom Boxes
• DVD Player
• Projection Screens
• 16mm Projectors
• Overhead Projectors
• Flipcharts
• Digital Camera
• Slide Projectors
• Easels
• Gateway Destination Computer (Marcucella Hall only)
• Laptop Computers
• Camcorders

Data Projector Use

Who May Use the Equipment? To better coordinate classroom requests, we will only accept equipment reservations from faculty members for classroom use. If students need a computer and/or a projector for classroom presentations, the appropriate faculty member must make the reservation. If the user is providing the computer, we recommend scheduling a rehearsal at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the compatibility of the computer and projector. If this rehearsal is not scheduled or the user fails to attend, we cannot guarantee that the equipment will work properly in the classroom. If the user is a guest coming from off-campus, we recommend at least one hour prior to the presentation to allow time for set-up and a brief rehearsal. We have also found that e-mailing the presentation to us in advance is a good way to eliminate most last minute problems. How to use a data projector: PDF document

Ask Media Services for hands-on instruction for any piece of equipment as needed.

The Depot

The Depot is a branch of the Library’s Media Services group, which works closely with the Mass Communications Department. The Depot provides the students of the Franklin Pierce community with professional grade video and audio field equipment for student films, documentaries, video or audio recording, or any technical production needs. The Depot is also responsible for six non-linear computer based editing suites, that feature both Avid xPress Pro version 5.6, and Adobe Audition, version 2. The Depot office is located in the Fitzwater Center for Communication on the third floor of the Library, towards the rear of the building (adjacent to the TV studio)

Contact

For more information contact Jonathan Galed, Media Technical Specialist, at 603/899-4037 or email galedj@franklinpierce.edu

Hours of Operation

During the fall and spring semester:

Monday – Thursday : 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday : 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

*Note – During finals week, the depot is open for an additional two hours, each day.

During the winter break:

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm

During the summer sessions:

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Reservation Procedures

The depot is open to reservations of both field video/audio equipment, as well as booking edit sessions. To reserve either of the two categories, call the depot at extension 4043, stop into the office, or email us at fitzdepot@franklinpierce.edu. For basic reservation of equipment (four hours at a time, returned the same day) all you are required to do is sign our policy. For any other requests, follow the following procedure: - For any overnight or longer then four hour requests, you need to get a permission form signed by your professor (forms are located outside the depot) - For any large requests for extended amount of time or large amount of equipment, please contact Jonathan Galed (x4037, galedj@franklinpierce.edu)

Menu of Services

• Usage of field video, audio, lighting equipment
• Avid video editing
• Dubbing video and audio
• DVD
• VHS
• Mini DV
• S-VHS
• Video files
• Audio cassette
• Training, troubleshooting on all services
• AV equipment maintenance and repair
• Technical consultations for all scale projects

Available Equipment

• Sony PD 150/170
• Sony DSR 250
• Canon GL-1
• Canon Xi
• Canon Optura
• Shure SM-58 handheld microphones (wired and wireless)
• Lavilere microphone (both wired and wireless)
• Shotgun microphones
• Boom poles
• CD Marantz recorder
• Cassette tape Marantz recorder
• 3-piece light kits
• Single field lights
• Camera-mounted lights
• Various audio/video cables

Avid FAQ

A page of essential Avid information to aid in troubleshooting when editing.
If you have suggestions for additional material to include, e-mail galedj@franklinpierce.edu with the subject, AVID FAQ