How to Order
Please be prepared to give us the following information:

Your name
Your telephone extension
A departmental account number (PTA), U.I.D. number for student or faculty accounts, or a club
account number.
The department's name and/or account title to which the charges are to be made
The location where the equipment will be used
The date and time the event starts
The date and time the event concludes
Whether or not you want us to deliver, set up, and retrieve the equipment
Whether or not you want us to provide a technician to operate the equipment

Helpful Hints
Recording. Arrangements should be made in advance if you wish to record your event. We can
supply both equipment and technical support.
Services. Due to the limited size of the AVS staff and equipment inventory, we must accept
serviceand equipment orders on a first-come, first-served basis. Please place your orders as far
in advance as possible to insure the availability of equipment and personnel. Although we
charge for our services, we gladly offer advice on how to minimize your cost.
Cancellations. If you need to cancel an order, notifying us will eliminate any labor charges.
If we are unable to assist in an event due to scheduling or a shortage of personnel, we can
refer you to local off-campus resources.
Room Access. We will require time to set up and remove the equipment. When reserving a
lecture hall or room, please arrange adequate time before and after your event with the
department in charge and notify us. If you are unsure of the amount of time required for
setup, please contact us to insure an appropriate window of time.

Space Requirements. Audio, video, and projection equipment sometimes require more space
for setup than you may imagine. Your presentation's visibility, and the safety of staff and
guests are the first priority. As we are familiar with most rooms and lecture halls on campus,
we will gladly help in determining if the room you are considering is adequate for your needs and
assist in proposing a layout for our equipment
 
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