Franklin & Marshall College

For more information on the CAT Equipment Loan Program or to request equipment, contact an IET Instructional Technologist. 

Equipment

Policies

• The CAT Equipment is available to Franklin & Marshall College faculty for experimentation, curriculum development, and/or research purposes.
• Equipment should not be borrowed for:
  • Personal or entertainment use
  • Community nonprofit organizations or businesses
  • Student use (equipment is available to students through the Media Services equipment pool)
• A typical loan period is 7 days; extended loans are available under special circumstances upon request. iPad loan period is up to 30 consecutive days.
• In order to make sure the equipment is available, please submit a request at least 48 hours in advance.
• The faculty member must complete the CAT Equipment Pool Request Form.
• The requesting faculty member will pick up and return equipment personally.
• Training of equipment usage is available upon request.
• Damage or loss of CAT equipment will result a charge of replacement costs to the equipment borrower.

CAT Pool Equipment Loan Program Frequency Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Who can borrow equipment?
  Franklin & Marshall College faculty may borrow the CAT Equipment.
• Where can I borrow the equipment? 
  Contact an IET Instructional Technologist in Harris Center.
• Where do I return the equipment? 
  Return all CAT equipment to an IET Instructional Technologist in Harris Center.
• What is the loan period? 
  A typical loan period is 7 days; extended loans are available under special circumstances upon request. The exception is the iPad which can be borrowed for up to 30 days.
• Can I extend my equipment loan period? 
  You may coordinate with an IET Instructional Technologist on extending your CAT equipment loan period.
• Can I reserve CAT equipment in advance? 
  Although CAT equipment is available at a first-come first-served base, you may still reserve equipment.
• Who is responsible for theft, damage or loss of the equipment? 
  Faculty member borrowing equipment is financially responsible for the equipment replaces upon loss or damage.
• Where can I find CAT equipment help? 
  You may review the CAT equipment QuickStarts online or contact an IET Instructional Technologist.