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Digital Media Lab

We are located on the first floor of the Eugene D. McMahon Library.

Whether you need a camera or microphone, we have your back. With our ever-growing list of equipment, we will have something for you!

Digital Media Lab Circulation will close one hour before the Library closes.

Equipment

We have two different types of microphones ready for check out. 

  • Magnus VT-300 Video Tripod
  • Sony VCT R640 Lightweight Tripod
  • Vanguard Alta+ 263AP 3-Section Aluminum Tripod

If you are returning equipment, we ask that you arrive at least one hour before the library closes to ensure that we have time to go through our check-in process correctly.

Other Services

With two monitors per computer and the full adobe suite, our computers have what you need. Two of our computers currently have Huion drawing tablets hooked up and ready to use for drawing, editing, or as a third monitor!

 The computers in our lab have: 

  •  Full Adobe Suite
  •  Putty 
  • Microsoft Office

Have something you want 3D printed?

 Come talk to us at the Digital Media Lab or send us an email at 3dprinting@cameron.edu

 Make sure to include the size and color that you would like the print to be. Please be aware that depending on your print file, our printers might not be able to complete the job. We use STL files. 

 All prints for Cameron University Staff, Faculty, and Students are free as long as they meet our requirements.

All students are allowed 3 items 3D printed per semester. After that you will need professor permission for each print. 

Don't have a file of your own?

 Feel free to look online. Many resources are available that provide access to free file sharing of 3D models or 3D file checking. Thingiverse offers free STL files

The library's 3D printers may only be used for lawful purposes. No one is permitted to create material that is:

  • Prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
  • Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
  • In violation of another's intellectual property rights. For example, you cannot reproduce material subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.

Depending on the size and complexity of your print, it may take several days or more for your print to be completed. We will review the file during business hours and you will receive an email when the print has been completed. 

Often prints fail. If this happens, adjustments will be made and your print will be restarted by our staff. If your print fails repeatedly you will be notified and receive recommendations that will hopefully make your file better suited to be 3D printed.

Due to the nature of 3D printing, DML staff will not guarantee a time when a print will be completed. Please submit print jobs well in advance of needing them completed.

Policies

Electronic Device Borrowing Agreement

By signing this form, you agree to take full responsibility for the equipment you are borrowing from Cameron University’s Eugene D. McMahon Library and will adhere to Library, University, state and federal rules and regulations regarding the use of the equipment.

Procedures for Borrowing and Returning Electronic Devices

• Unless otherwise stated at the time of checkout, the loan period is three days.

• Electronic devices and included components are checked out and returned to the Digital Media Lab (Room 102) or the Library Circulation Desk during operating hours. Electronic devices cannot be returned to another place in the library or in campus drop boxes.

• Depending on demand, patrons may be allowed to renew the device at the discretion of Library staff. In order for a device to be considered for renewal, it must be returned to the library during operating hours for inspection by Library staff prior to the approval of a renewal.

• If any item is not returned by the due date, the borrower will be unable to borrow any other library materials until the item(s) are returned.

• Borrowers will be automatically notified via their Cameron University email account when the item becomes overdue, three days after the item is overdue, and then daily until 14 days past the due date. Library staff may attempt to contact the borrower via the phone number or alternate email address indicated on this form after the device(s) become overdue. The device(s) will be considered “Lost” 14 days after the due date.

Policy for Unreturned or Damaged Electronic Devices

• The working condition of the electronic device(s) and included components will be assessed upon return. Borrowers are responsible for damage to and/or loss or theft of loaned items. Borrowers are required to report any problems experienced with equipment either during the borrowing period or upon return of the equipment.

• The borrower is solely responsible for the return of all equipment and included components undamaged and in proper working order and agrees to pay for the replacement costs of any damaged or unreturned items plus a $10.00 processing fee.

• The borrower agrees to be held liable in the event an item is damaged (accidental or otherwise), missing, malfunctioning, lost, or stolen.

• The borrower acknowledges that any cumulative charges exceeding $500.00 for the library-assessed replacement cost of any devices either unreturned or returned damaged or malfunctioning plus a $10.00 processing fee may be added to their Student Account balance any time 30 days after the due date.

• Cameron University does not accept patron-purchased replacements in lieu of the library’s assessed replacement charges nor the processing fee.

• In the event that an item is returned in its original condition up to 30 days after an item is billed, the replacement fee will be removed from the borrower’s account. The borrower will still be responsible for the $10.00 processing fee.

• In the event that an item is returned in its original condition after an item is billed and the borrower has paid the replacement and processing fees, the borrower may retain ownership of the borrowed item but will receive no refund.