MCC²
Multimedia Checkout Center
Located on the 2nd floor of the Main Campus Center (MCC), Cornish’s Multi Media Checkout Center provides students access to equipment for video, film, photography, and audio projects.
Hours: Monday- Friday | 9:00am- 6:00pm | Closed 2:00-3:00pm for lunch
Contact: multimediacheckout@arts.cornish.edu | 206-726-5192
MCC^2 has a 5-day loan period for student checkouts. Faculty may check out equipment for up to 1 week.
Full Equipment Catalog Make a Reservation
MCC² has a 5-day loan period for student checkouts. Faculty may check out equipment for up to 1 week.
Equipment can be requested on a case by case basis for longer periods of time based on availability and high-demand.
To reserve equipment, please make an online reservation. You receive a confirmation email for that reservation before pickup. You will be contacted by email if there are any changes or availability issues occur. Reservations are subject to change upon checkout depending on equipment availability and project.
Checkout Process
You will present your Cornish ID. We will confirm your reservation or have you wait while we gather equipment if you have not made one. Walk-in requests of 5 or more pieces of equipment will REQUIRE a reservation. This is to ensure equity and efficiency. (Please make reservations whenever possible, you may experience a longer wait if you are dropping in for items)
– All checkouts are finished on an tablet where an agreement is read and signed. You will be sent a Checkout Agreement with a receipt of all the items checked out to your Cornish.edu email.
-CHECKOUT AGREEMENT MUST BE CONFIRMED BEFORE LEAVING Multimedia Checkout Center (MCC²).
-Please take the time to test and review the items, return date, and policy. The checkout period for media equipment is 5 days Ex. A Friday checkout will be due on Wednesday.
Extended Checkout: Checkouts for equipment longer than the 5-day checkout period are on a case-by-case basis and require more information to checkout longer than the standard period.
Semester long checkouts can be arranged with faculty approval for specific classes using certain dedicated equipment.
Return Process
Please return items to Main Campus Center – 2nd Floor Multimedia Checkout Center (MCC²) or the library for after hours returns.
Renewals:
Items can be renewed up to three times if no holds have been placed by other patrons. The borrower will make the equipment available at any time as requested, it is not a guarantee that you will be able to renew your equipment and renewals must be done BEFORE the equipment is due back. This is a courtesy if no other patrons are requesting the equipment.
Renewals can be done in person, by phone, or by emailing multimediacheckout@cornish.edu
Equipment that is not renewed before it is due will follow a 3 strikes rule. After 3 strikes, suspension of checkout privileges for the remainder of term. To lift this suspension you will need to have a meeting with the checkout center manager to go over the policies and procedures before checking out equipment.
The Multimedia Checkout Center (MCC²) does not charge daily overdue fines, but if you have overdue items you will not be able to check out anything else until items are returned.
Replacement fees will apply to non-returned items.
Items 30 days overdue will be marked lost and you will be responsible for the replacement cost. If items are returned promptly the replacement charge(s) will be removed. See the Lost Items Policy below for more details about replacement charges.
Items 60 days or more overdue will have replacement charges transferred to Student Accounts to be added to your student bill. Once charges have been transferred they cannot be waived.
Lost Items: General Policy
If you have lost or damaged items, contact the MCC Squared and ask to determine the amount you owe and to receive more information about payment options. You can reach us by phone at 206-726-5192 or by email at multimediacheckout@cornish.edu
Damaged Items General Policy
Replacement or repair costs are due if items are returned, damaged or broken according to the value of the equipment assessed by the Multimedia Checkout Center (MCC²).
How to Pay Replacement Charges
If you have lost or damaged items, you will be billed for the items by the Cashier’s Office. You can email multimediacheckout@cornish.edu to receive an invoice for the amount owed. This invoice can be paid at student accounts Cashiers Office
