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Butler University Case Study: Connect2 equipment reservations and checkout

Butler University uses Connect2 for equipment reservations and checkout at their College of Communications. They have been using the software for over a year during which time they have seen significant improvements in student and staff satisfaction and cost savings in equipment management.

“We were looking for several important things in a new system and Connect2 has worked exactly as we wanted it to. It’s been remarkable how much more control we have over our resource inventory.”

Connect2 Case Study: Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) near Nashville continues a rich cultural heritage of music, media and arts. The University’s College of Media and Entertainment, the Department of Media Arts, and its School of Journalism and Strategic Media have large inventories of equipment for students taking classes in recording, film, video production, photography, animation, interactive media and journalism. It amounts to 3,000 pieces which require controlled access, efficient tracking and maintenance.

In this case study, we speak with Mike Forbes, Assistant Director of Technical Systems, about improvements made to the access and management of these resources through the adoption of connect2 equipment checkout software.

Bates College case study: Equipment checkout with connect2

The Digital Media Exchange at Bates College provides a loaner pool of media and academic technology resources for both student and faculty use.

Since introducing connect2 checkout software to support resource lending, the service has professionalized its operations and image, raised ROI for equipment and cut costs by 60%...

Case study: Equipment lending at Cal Poly

Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University) is a four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. Danielle Veatch, Media Resource Center Technician in Customer Technology Support (CTS), was tasked with finding a new checkout system.

After selecting and installing connect2, Danielle spoke to Lorensbergs about their experience of using the software for equipment reservations, scheduling, and reporting. In this case study, we hear how 60-70% of equipment reservations are confidently made in advance online by students...

Case study: Equipment lending and connect2 at Indiana University Bloomington

In this case study Lorensbergs talks to Allen Major, Director, and Josh Bennett, Archivist, at Indiana University Bloomington’s Media School about introducing connect2 to manage and support equipment lending.

Case study: University of Miami – connect2 checkout system at the School of Communication

In this case study, Lorensbergs talks to Gabriel Brackman, IT Manager, School of Communication at University of Miami. The University’s aim is to realize new efficiencies and a more professional approach to their equipment lending services.

We explore the move away from their custom built equipment room software to the connect2 reservation and checkout system as they prepare for the return of students for the fall semester...

Case study: Swinburne University of Technology and connect2

Swinburne University of Technology talked to Lorensbergs about their use of connect2 equipment scheduling and checkout software to manage student access to resources.

The service supports a core part of their studies for classes in journalism, media and communication, animation, screen production and design...

Case study: Connect2 at Northern Arizona University

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northern Arizona University runs innovative degree programs at the forefront of contemporary communication studies. Lorensbergs spoke with Russ Gilbert, Program Coordinator at Northern Arizona, to hear how the checkout counter service has improved and student satisfaction has risen since introducing connect2 to support equipment lending for students in creative film, media, commercial photography and journalism...

San Jose State University: Connect2 Equipment Checkout Software Case Study

San Jose State University (SJSU) chose connect2 equipment checkout software for their Academic Technology loan service. The intuitive software, easy implementation, and a responsive and friendly support service have all contributed to a great experience for the University. This case study reports on how they’ve used connect2 and how it has supported and enhanced their services.

Blended Learning Support

In this briefing we explore the role of booking systems for providing vital support in blended learning environments...

Barcode Inventory System Guide: University Case Studies

For university equipment stores with large amounts of stock, finding efficient ways to barcode items is practically a way of life! For these folks, barcoding always pays off in both time and money. So who better to give advice about barcode inventory systems than two of our connect2 equipment checkout customers: Rowan University and Leeds Trinity University. Read on to hear their stories…

Drone on: Why film-making courses should include UAVs

There's a fast-growing opportunity for incorporating drones in university teaching, research and practice in an array of subjects. This briefing provides a timely update with a focus on the scope for drone cinematography in undergraduate courses.

Until the last few years, if you were a film or television production company looking to capture an aerial shot, or even just a high-angled shot, the options open to you were fairly limited. However, the advent of unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise known as UAVs or drones, has changed the way aerial cinematography is performed, replacing traditional - and more expensive - methods...

Changing attitudes of students to time with staff

The growing cost of obtaining a degree has significantly affected what students expect from undergraduate courses, particularly the amount of staff contact they have. This relates to time spent not only with lecturers and tutors, but also with technicians, advisors, support workers and anyone else who can positively influence their time at college or university.

In this article, Lorensbergs reflects on the growing importance of staff contact time and its role in modern teaching methods.

Infographic: Equipment lending and checkout services in Higher Education

Why are equipment lending schemes in Higher Education so important and what supports their success? These are key questions for institutions as they look to support students, especially those from less privileged backgrounds.

Nearly 80 higher education IT representatives from over 60 institutions gave us their views. Here's what they said in a handy infographic, summarized to list the top benefits of equipment lending services...

Case Study: Connect2 Laptop Loans Service at Western Kentucky University

James Kennedy, Endpoint Support Manager at Western Kentucky University (WKU), spoke to Lorensbergs about their IT Service’s experience of using Connect2 software to run their laptop loans program...

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