Digital Media Commons (DMC)

This guidance is to address the health and safety of DMC Staff and Patrons using the DMC services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Check DMC open hours at https://library.rice.edu/hours/dmc. Please note: we have a skeletal staff in person so hours may vary.
• DMC services are available on an appointment basis.  
  • To reserve equipment, station, and studio, use this online form at https://library.rice.edu/requests/equipment-reservation
  • For all other inquiries, email dmc-info@rice.edu
• Equipment
  • Equipment reservations must be made 48 hours in advance.
  • Equipment loan period is 7 days, equipment is due at 3 p.m. on the 7th day. 
  • All returned audio recorders and microphones must be quarantined for 7 days before being checked out again. 
•  Stations
  • No more than three patrons are allowed to use the DMC public stations at a time.
  • Patrons must use the designated workstations. Only one patron per workstation at a time. Patron lab sessions may not exceed one hour.  
• Studios
  • The Audio studio will limit to one person at a time. DMC staff needs to replace the mic after each use.
  • Face masks are required when using either Audio Studio or Video/Photography Studio.
• DMC workshops and consultations/assistance will be available via Zoom.
• Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer are available and should be used by DMC staff and patrons. 

Thank you for helping to keep the DMC services running safely!

Sincerely,
DMC Staff
February 26, 2021