Multimedia Equipment Lending Library (MELL) Policies

Current CU Boulder students, faculty and staff may check out multimedia equipment to support their academic work and research.

  • Valid CU Boulder Buff OneCard is required for checkout.
  • Equipment checks out for seven days.
  • Up to five items may be checked out at one time.
  • You may reserve equipment in advance through our online reservation system, or items may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis by asking at the Norlin East Service Desk. 
  • Items must be returned at Norlin Library East Service Desk during open hours.
  • Equipment must have ALL components and case to be marked as returned. Please refer to checklist included with each piece of equipment to make sure all components are accounted for.
  • Overdue fines accrue at $5/hour.
  • Missing, lost and damaged items, as well as individual components of items, are subject to replacement fees ($750 for Canon DSLR 100-400mm Telephoto Lens; $400 for all other MELL items).
  • Please save content and wipe SD cards before return. SD cards will be erased by Service Desk staff after return.

Updated March 2024