Media Services

Equipment

Permanent Equipment

  • Several Genesee classrooms are 'Smart Classrooms', which include video/data projectors hooked up to a computer, a VCR/DVD player, a document camera, and, in some cases, a laserdisc player. Many 'Smart Classrooms' are equipped with 'smart boards', which allow you to "mouse" the computer by touching the board.
  • All other Genesee classrooms contain overhead projectors, wall screens, television monitors, and VCR's.
  • Some other classrooms house video/data projectors with computer desk, DVD players, computers with large monitors ("Gateway Destination"), and/or other specialized media equipment. Call for current information and locations.

Portable Equipment for Faculty / Staff / Student Pickup

  • Laptop computers / data projectors (not loaned to students)
  • Digital cameras (not loaned to students)
  • VHS and S-VHS camcorders, Tripods
  • MiniDV camcorders, Tripods (not loaned to students)
  • VHS videocassette recorders/players, DVD players
  • Microphones (handheld and clip-on lavalier)
  • Filmstrip projectors, Slide projectors
  • CD player / boom box, Record players, Audio cassette recorders
  • Speakerphone (analog only)
  • Other equipment: call for info

* Those items 'not loaned to students', excluding laptop may be loaned to faculty members for student use.

Portable Equipment for Delivery to Genesee Classrooms, Conference Rooms and Campus Centers

  • TV monitor with VHS videocassette and/or DVD player
  • Videoconferencing system (H.323 "Teamstation")
  • PC with large monitor ("Gateway Destination")
  • Document cameras
  • PA system
  • Overhead projectors
  • Other equipment: call for info

A FAX machine is available for faculty and staff use, for College-related purposes. The fax number is (585) 343-0433.

Equipment Policy

Media equipment is for use in support of Genesee programs. Faculty and staff may check out appropriate equipment for use at College and off-campus sites. Students, with instructor authorization and College ID, may check out certain equipment for projects or assignments directly related to instructional programs. All equipment loaned is subject to appropriate training. Equipment must be returned on or before designated due date. While on loan, the College faculty, staff member, or student is financially responsible for any loss or damage to equipment.

*While on loan, the borrower assumes full financial responsibility for any loss or damage to the equipment. Any equipment that is not returned (lost or stolen) will be billed to the borrower at the present replacement value. Any repairs resulting from misuse will be billed to the borrower at the rate of parts plus labor.

**To reserve Media equipment, please call (585) 343-0055 ext. 6349 or visit the department (T132-T148). A form for reserving equipment is available in the Media Services public folder. The College Courier will deliver Media equipment loaned to Campus Centers.