Borrow Tech and Equipment

Staff in Instructor Services can assist you in familiarizing yourself with the borrowed equipment if needed.

• Laptops: Configured with Windows 10 or 11, Microsoft Office, easy access to myCourses, and Camtasia Studio for live classroom recording.
• Audio player: Supports audio files from CDs, cassettes, a USB memory key (MP3 or WMA format), or directly from an Olympus digital recorder.
• Digital audio recorder: Used to prepare audio-based class activities and record students individually or in group discussions.
• Five-star audio splitter: Up to five students can listen to the same audio file using their own headset without disturbing the rest of the classroom.
   

1. Create an account or login to the SCS Equipment Reservation System
2. Go to the 'Reserve' tab > Select 'Add Reservations to Cart'
3. Fill out the form and select 'Add'
4. From the 'Reserve' tab, make sure you select 'Check Out' (this step is crucial for SCS Instructor Services to receive your request)
    

For Evening and Saturday Classes

• Pick-up: You will be assigned a locker in Room 1205 (McGill ID card access) in a confirmation email. Do not use a locker from a previous request, as it may be assigned to someone else.
• Important: If you do not receive a locker assignment by 2:30 p.m. on the day of your evening class or 2:30 p.m. on Friday for your Saturday class, email instructors.conted [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Equipment%20Reservation%20Confirmation) .
• Drop-off: Return equipment to the same locker after class.

For Daytime Weekday Classes

• Pick-up: Instructor Services, 680 Sherbrooke West, Room 1225 (8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
• Drop-off: Return equipment to Instructor Services after class. For after-hours returns, arrangements can be made to drop the equipment off in a locker.

See a full list of available equipment here (including laptops, microphones, cameras, adapters, and more).
 

1. Plan in advance: Reservations should be made at least 2 business days in advance. Since requests are handled in the order they are received and are not always guaranteed, we strongly recommend making your request as far in advance as possible.
2. Fill out the online reservation request form (sign in with your McGill credentials). Confirmation will be sent via email.
    

Where: 680 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 284 (second floor; turn right before the elevators)
When: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2:15 - 4:30 p.m.

If you are unable to pick up or drop off equipment during regular hours, please coordinate with the IT Services Loan Desk at (514) 398-8833.