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29/01/26 - Media Stores reopen semester 1

The Media Stores will be officially reopening in Semester 1. Opening times for equipment bookings and studio bookings will be updated closer to the starting date.

For students enrolled in supported summer classes, this week is the final week for equipment and everything must be returned. Policies around late returns and equipment damage still apply.

Help

How to create a booking video guide

How to edit, add to or update a booking before collection

How to attempt to renew a booking

Do not make back-to-back bookings. These will be deleted to ensure fair access is maintained for all students.

Do not make multiple bookings for the same day. Instead, follow the guide above to update/edit a booking and add additional items if required. Multiple bookings will be deleted.

A new booking does not extend an existing booking. Equipment must be returned at the original return date and time.

Equipment renewals are not guaranteed. You may be able to renew equipment for a little bit of extra time for your booking. Borrowers can attempt at their own risk, always double check the new date and time per item.

Policies

Fines & Damage

• Equipment returned over 1 hour late or after closing incurs a $20 fine. Additional $20 fines apply for every 24 hours overdue (excluding weekends). Borrowing is suspended until fines are paid.
• Borrowers are responsible for equipment safety and will be charged full replacement costs for loss or damage, even when working in a group. Do not leave equipment in cars or visible to the public.
• Equipment and studios/suites returned in a condition that requires cleaning will be treated as damaged, and the borrower will be charged a minimum fine of $20. The final amount may increase depending on the extent of the cleaning required. This applies to cases, accessories, equipment, and furniture in all studios and suites.

Borrowing & Collection

• You will need to present your current Swinburne ID card. Only the person who made the booking can collect the equipment (equipment will not be given to friends/family looking to collect on a user’s behalf). In groups with defined roles, only the producer may book equipment.
• Return equipment in its original condition: items correctly placed in bags, cables neatly tied, and memory cards erased.
• The borrower is responsible for checking all the equipment upon receipt and immediately notifying staff of any issues.
• Equipment is for Swinburne coursework only and must not be sub-let or used for illegal activities or anything that may bring the University’s name into disrepute.

Booking Policies

• For large bookings (15+ items) and all bookings from 24G: bookings must be made for pickup in the afternoon and returns in the morning. Staff may modify or cancel bookings that do not follow this policy.
• Staff may limit large bookings to ensure fair access.
• To ensure fair access for all students, staff may cancel back-to-back bookings that contain the same items.
• Projects needing green-lighting must be green-lit before bookings. Non-approved bookings will be deleted.

Studios/Suites

• No food or drink allowed.
• Studios must be left clean, with all furniture and cables returned to their original positions. After using the studio, you must complete the exit form by scanning the QR code on the door.
• The person booking is responsible for any loss or damage, even in group settings.
• All equipment brought in must be tested and tagged.
• Users who breach these rules or enter studios they have not booked will lose booking access for all spaces.

Copyright

• You agree to allow the university to use work created with Swinburne equipment for non-commercial purposes. (Full Copyright Policy)

Other

• Groups of 5+ working on campus must have one member wearing a hi-vis vest (available from the Media Store)