U-M media resources for students, faculty, and staff

This article lists U-M media resources available to students, faculty, and staff. This is not intended to be an exhaustive, official list of what services other departments may offer. Contact departments directly for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

For information on commercial, non-university media resources, please see the "Commercial Media Resources" article.

LSA Chemistry Technical Services

Services that are offered by LSA Chemistry Technical Services include mass spectrometry, atomic absorption analysis, and X-ray crystallography. Glassblowing, machine, and electronics shops repair and fabricate scientific equipment that is not available commercially.

U-M Conference & Event Services

U-M Conference & Event Services (at 734.764.8837 or conferences@umich.edu) provides support and services (including audiovisual equipment rental) for special events, meetings, student meetings & events, weddings, and summer programs taking place at the Michigan Union, the Michigan League, or Pierpoint Commons (fees may apply). Direct links:

• Student meetings and events
• Audiovisual equipment
• Conferences
• Special events
• Meetings

Duderstadt Center

View their hours on their website. Other services are also available.

Art, Architecture & Engineering Library Reserves Desk

For checkout: laptop locks, markers/erasers, calculators, film/slide holders, Wacom graphics pens, Leap Motion controller, DMC -iLok, locker keys, headphones, drawing sets, calipers, rulers, lightbox, stopwatch, small microfiche reader, sound meters. Other equipment is available with a faculty request. Students can have a faculty member submit a request on their behalf in order to reserve the following: video camera kit, still camera kit, tripod and light kit.

Contact aael.ref@umich.edu for the reference desk and contact aael.circ@umich.edu for the circulation desk.

Digital Media Commons

State-of-the-art, staffed digital multimedia and virtual reality lab; Media consultants offer training and orientation courses in the following areas: podcasting, multimedia workrooms/recording booth, electronic music studio, audio studio training, video editing software, etc.)

Groundworks Media Lab

Facility supporting the production, conversion and editing of digital and analog media; not for rental; on-site equipment use only. Also supplies various software tutorials, digital audio recording booth and large format poster printing (fees may apply).

3D LAB

Interdisciplinary service facility, provides the University of Michigan community access to tools, expertise, and collaborative opportunities needed to support cutting edge research, academic initiatives, and innovative uses of technology in the general areas of: Teaching and Learning, Visualization and Simulation, 3D Printing and Scanning, Motion Capture, Modeling, Animation, and Design, Custom Tool and Application Development.

Conference Rooms

These rooms are fully equipped for videoconferencing and can be reserved upon filling out this form.

Imageworks

Imageworks' physical collection includes over 3,000 DVDs, VHS tapes, and CD-ROMs; more than 100,000 35mm slides; and numerous blueprints and maps. For more information contact imageworks@umich.edu or view their research guide.

Duderstadt Checkout Center

Located on the second floor at the circulation desk. Checkout Canon Vixia, Canon T6i, Digital Audio recording kit with Sennheiser Lavalier, Manfrotto 7301YB tripod, and Lowel Rifa eX44 lighting kit. Fees may apply if item is late. Call 734.647.5747 or email Duderstadt-Checkout@umich.edu for more information.

Duderstadt Locker Rental

Day and Semester locker rentals available on floors 1–3.

Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design: Equipment Checkout Office (ECHO)

Provides Stamps students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of resources at no cost to the user. Focuses primarily on offering audio/visual equipment, but also provides a range of drawing and animation tools and access to the Photo Studio.

The Donald Hall Collection

Video, film and script library under Screen Arts and Cultures. Only screenplays are available for university-wide checkout, but all titles can be screened in-house at various viewing stations.

Askwith Media Library

The Askwith Media Library maintains a collection of over 25,000 titles, including feature films, documentaries, animated films, and instructional programs. Formats include DVDs, ½" and ¾" videotapes, 16 mm films, CD-ROMS, audio cassettes, audio CDs, and laserdiscs.

Language Resource Center (LRC)

Multimedia for language learning; Instructional Support Services provides technical assistance for MLB classrooms; all equipment loan requests for those teaching in the MLB go through the LRC.

Services: video conferencing, audio/video recording, duplication and conversion, workshops.

For checkout: recorders, camcorders, CD Players, computer/ projection carts, DVD/VCR, overhead projectors, slide projectors.

Law School Audiovisual Equipment and Services

For Law students and faculty only; other students and faculty may request access to services although these are less prioritized and done in a very limited capacity. All reservations made using online work request system.

LSA Technology Services

Provides services to all LSA students and classes held in LSA centrally scheduled classrooms; comprehensive equipment check-out and deliveries; immediate and pre-arranged technical assistance for LSA owned classrooms; consultants available for developing concepts, knowledge content and deployment of instructional technology in the classroom.

Classroom Support

Contact iss-help@umich.edu for general support and contact lsa-iss-reservations@umich.edu for reservations support.

Media Center

Serves all LSA students, faculty, and staff — not just Screen Arts and Cultures. Student requests must be in conjunction with a specific LSA class and may require faculty or department verification. Semi-professional and professional video production equipment and post-production editing facilities. Project consultation available.

Desktop Support

LSA's computer repair and support. They also offer a limited supply of loaner technology including laptops and video projectors. Priority is given to loan equipment required for classroom use.

ITS Campus Computing Sites

Provide various computing sites to U-M staff and students. There are three types of workstations in Campus Computing Sites: a full-use Windows workstation, a full-use Macintosh workstation, and a limited-use cyber station. The cyber stations are primarily only loaded with software that allow for Internet and email access. A few cyber station locations also have Microsoft Office available. A full list of all 21 locations can be found here. Consulting staff is only available through the Angell Hall location.

LSA Science Learning Center (SLC)

The SLC is sponsored by the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts to support teaching and learning in the natural sciences. The SLC houses computer labs, meeting alcoves, study space and a loan desk for reserve and study materials."

Medical Student Education, Office of (OMSE)

Education Technology Services provides media support to the Medical Campus (including the Biomedical Science Research Building Auditorium).

A quick contacts list is available. More information on the Taubman Health Sciences Library loan program is also available.

Medical Campus Technical Support

 

Technical Support for Kahn auditorium and other sites on Medical Campus:

H.I.T.S. (Health Information & Technology Services) 936-8000

Michigan Creative

Provides everything for complete marketing campaigns including strategy, copywriting, web development, design, print production, and media buying, or a simple poster design or a postcard. Includes the video production arm Michigan Media which Provides services in: program production, field production, event coverage, editing, graphics and music, duplication and distribution, and Michigan Photography, which provides professional photographic services for the University community, including: event/location shooting, portraiture, group photography, digital processing, archival services, and passport photos.

Contact List

University Unions

Retail services and support offices, facilities and programmatic support, and professional consultation. From banking to bookstores, cafes to clubs, advice to advertising, you can find all sorts of resources at UU.

News Service

Supplies all news and information about the University to the press and public.

Ring of Steel

Experts in theatrical stage combat, stage violence and stunt work; offers training and choreography in theatrical sword fighting; rents a variety of theatrical equipment including costumes, stylized weapons, lighting equipment, fogger, bubble machines, trolleys and rigging

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Help Desk

Equipment is only free for Business students and staff; troubleshooting during class, assistance w/ learning to use equipment, software evaluation and installation in classrooms and labs, laptop and software support, equipment loan, digital multimedia services, and print and presentation.

iMpact Equipment Reservation

Students and staff of the Ross School of Business are able to rent equipment via an online portal, or by visiting the technology desk in the Ross Winter Garden. Students must be members to gain login access.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Equipment available for loan for individuals who coordinate with SSD. Items available for loan include: FM amplification system, Portable Transmitters, Four-track cassette recorders, Talking calculators, Raised line drawing kit, Brailled information, Assistive Learning Devices, Laptops for test taking.

School of Education (SOE) Technology Services

For SOE affiliates only; Informational Resources and Instructional Support (IRIS), hardware/software, IT account support, network services, and desktop/computer support.

SOE Media Services provides equipment for the express use of the School of Education community. This means that all SOE staff, faculty, and any U-M student taking at least one class in the School of Education may use our equipment. SOE Media Services provides a wide range of audio/visual recording and conferencing equipment.

Check out their forms and guidelines for more information.

School of Information (SI) Computing

For SI affiliates only; provides technology support for the SI; video and audio conferencing, computer labs and server rooms; has digital voice recorders, tripods, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, laptops, VGA/video projectors, wireless presentation remotes and speaker telephones.

School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)

For SEAS affiliates only; support of department owned laptop and desktop PCs, computing facilities, software installation and consulting, classroom AV support, and equipment loan services.

Labs for student projects.

School of Social Work (SSW) Audiovisual Services Office

For SSW affiliates only; "provides media support for SSW classes, conferences, and workshops, and training for utilization of classroom technology and loan equipment; consultation and referrals are available for services not provided.

Taubman Media Center

Available to students and staff of Taubman College of Urban Planning exclusively. Provides printing services as well as equipment loans. Student checkout portal and faculty and staff portal available for online reservations.

Office of Student Activities and Leadership (SOAS)

Developing effective student organizations and leaders through training and education is SAL's primary mission.

University of Michigan Tech Shop

Repair Service provides low-cost assistance to U-M individuals and departments at two locations for most brands/models of personal computers. Also serves as retail location for limited supply of Mac and PC products.

Contact List

LSA Opportunity Hub

Assists with mentoring and putting students in touch with resources. Have an in-house i-pad loan program.

Undergraduate Laptop Loan Program

Formerly an LSA program it moved to the Office of the Provost. Students are invited to this program. We get many questions at the beginning of the semester. Call 734.936.7524.

Other resources

Educational equipment

Blank Media (DVD, CD, Flash Drives, etc.) can be obtained from:

• Ulrich's Bookstore, 1200 South University, 734.662.3201
• Any office supply store or Best Buy

Digital Media Commons Workshops at the Center for Research and Learning Teaching