Media Services User Agreement Form

Please read the following information carefully. If this is your first time checking out equipment from Media Services, you must attend an orientation session before filling out this agreement form or checking out equipment. This agreement must be filled out and renewed annually.

If you need to attend an orientation session or have any other questions, call Media Services at 402-472-6039 or visit the ASKus Desk located in Love Library, 2nd Floor Link.

  • Check out at equipment the ASKus desk located in Love Library, 2nd Floor Link.
  • Please return equipment only at the ASKus desk located in Love Library, 2nd Floor Link. Do not return equipment in the book drop boxes or any other library or ASKus locations.
  • You must have a current NU ID card with you to check out equipment.
  • Your library record must be in good standing to check out equipment (no blocks on records, fines, etc.)
  • Equipment is available on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • A student may only check out one still camera at a time.
  • All digital equipment may be borrowed for 3 days (72 hours). Portable hard drives may be borrowed for 7 days.
  • No renewals are allowed. When an item is returned, please wait 24 hours before checking out that specific item again.
  • Overdue fines will be assessed for equipment that is not returned on time.
  • If an item is not returned, you will be charged for the replacement.
  • While equipment is in your possession, you are responsible for it at all times. You may not loan it to anyone else. Do not leave equipment unattended.
  • All parts of the equipment must be present to check in the item. If any parts are missing from the equipment, the item will stay on your record until every piece is returned.
  • If items fall into "Missing Status":
    • A registered letter will be sent and police will assist in recovering equipment.
    • You will be banned from digital equipment checkouts for one full year.
  • If any equipment is damaged while in your possession, you will be responsible for the cost of the repairs, not to exceed the replacement cost of that item.
  • Replacement costs vary according to type and model of hardware, and we reserve the right to purchase an equal or similar model in case of discontinuation.
  • Equipment cannot be used in violation of the law or of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln policies.
Agreement: Required