Error during command authentication.
Error - unable to initiate communication with LISTSERV (errno=10061, phase=CONNECT, target=127.0.0.1:2306). The server is probably not started.
--- Forwarded Message from "K. Yang" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "K. Yang" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #8487 rules and regs for facility/equipment reservations and checkout >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:16:18 -0500 (CDT) Hello, We do not have a dedicated digital production studio, but have provided extensive services related to digital recording and have a small place to be doubled up as a production studio, so let me add some comments in the hope that they could be useful. > >1) reservation of the studio facility >a) who controls the keys? >b) use on first come, first served basis? >c) evening, multi-day, and weekend reservations and access? The room is always under our center's contol and basically used on first come, first served basis. In case the room should be used outside of our regular office hours, we usually ask for compensation for whoever comes to open our facility and help them. >2) checkout of portable equipment >a) duration of checkout? >b) recall procedures? >c) checkout for local use vs. long-distance (even overseas) travel? The duration depends on the types of work. For student course assignment, we usually set up one or two days per week with recommended reservation in advance. For faculty, we can send equipment even overseas and the usual duration has been a quarter long. We also practice this checkout procedure based on the common ground that if someone else needs the equipment with higher priority or if our language center needs it for any purposes, it should be returned. In order to avoid any uncomfortable situation later on, I think it is important to let the borrower acknowdge this general rule before they get them. >3) eligible users (of both studio *and* portable equipment) >a) faculty only? >b) grad student TAs for teaching? >c) grad students for course projects? >d) faculty supervision of grad students necessary? >e) also undergrads with faculty supervision?! >f) required training before use? For students (undergrad and grad), we require their instructor or advisor endorsement before they check out equipment. We also provide necessary training before they use our equipment. Regardless of training, I also think it is also important to set up a procedure for any loss or damage occurred to checkout equipment especially if it is a long-term loan. They are more attentive to the training and might be more careful with the equipment. We are currently working on it. I hope it helps. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Best, Kay Yang Manager/Multimedia Specialist Center for the Study of Language The University of Chicago *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************