Digital Media Commons (DMC)

*DMC COVID-19 Lab Policies*

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.
• To reserve equipment, station, and studio, use this online form at https://library.rice.edu/requests/equipment-reservation
• Equipment
  • Equipment reservations must be made 24 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 3 days before being checked out again. 
•  Stations
  • No more than six patrons are allowed to use the DMC public stations at a time.
  • Only one patron per workstation at a time. 
• 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.
• For all other inquiries, email dmc-info@rice.edu

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

Sincerely,
DMC Staff
May 3, 2021