The Media Stockroom serves as an equipment resource for SMFA students, faculty, and staff who have:

• A valid, current SMFA or MFA ID in their possession.

• Completed a Liability Contract form.

• Been authorized to use an area, key, or piece of equipment by a faculty member of the same department as the piece of equipment or area. For example, if a student wishes to use a Video Area camera, they must be authorized to do so by a faculty member from the Video Area.

Authorizations and Orientation for Equipment and Darkrooms:
• Authorizations are given for specific rooms and pieces of equipment within a department. Being authorized for one piece of equipment within a department does not authorize you for anything else within that department.

• Faculty authorizations must given to the stockroom in person or in writing.

• If you wish to take out a key or a piece of equipment that you are not authorized for and will not be authorized for in a class, you can sign up for a special authorization session at the stockroom. Authorizations cannot be done on the spot—plan ahead!

• Classes will be given priority to equipment that is in limited supply.

• Students cannot authorize other students to use equipment, keys, or facilities unless they have been cleared by a faculty member or stockroom manager to do so.

• Authorizations for equipment and facilities are generally good for one calendar year. Authorizations that are specific to individual classes will be good for one semester.

• Every student who wishes to work in the darkrooms must complete an authorization session with a photo faculty member or stockroom manager. This orientation will inform the student of area policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.