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=== Covid and Health Policies ===
You need to follow all Evergreen COVID-19 related health and safety policies which could include Thurston county and Washington state policies and mandates.  

Evergreen's current COVID-19 policies and news can be found at the [https://sites.evergreen.edu/covid19/ Community Ready site]
* Currently masks must be worn at all times indoors in shared spaces. 
** The various media labs are shared spaces and you must wear a mask even if you are alone.  
* No food or drinks allowed in the labs.
* You should eat food outdoors or at the designated areas in the CAB.

=== General Policies ===
* No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the labs'''.'''
* Alcohol, drugs, vaping and smoking are not allowed anywhere in the buildings.
* Take care of yourself and remember to take a break once in a while.
* Clean up after yourself.  
* Do not delete other peoples' files.
* Do not unplug or remove anything from the space. 
* Make sure the door is closed and locked when you leave the lab.
** Do not leave doors propped open if the room will be temporarily unoccupied, even if you are only running to the restroom.
* Only use your scheduled time.
* Return keys and equipment promptly to Media Loan or to the Library Circulation Desk.
* Reports any lab problems by following the ''[[Report a Problem in a Media Lab|Report a problem in a media lab]]'' procedure.
* Be courteous and respectful to the other users of the labs and all student employees.  
* Follow the [https://www.evergreen.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Code_of_Student_Rights_and_Responsibilities.pdf Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities] and the [https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=174-121-010 Social Contract]

=== Scheduling and Keys ===
Follow the scheduling procedures for the labs
* Audio Studio scheduling procedures link????
* Music Tech Lab scheduling procedures  link????
* General Access Media labs scheduling procedures  link???? 
* Once a lab is schedule you will need to check out a key from Media Loan
** Media Loan has limited hours. 
** You need to plan ahead and schedule time in advance so that you can check out the key from Media Loan.

=== Buildings Hours ===
We have labs located in Evans Hall and the Communications Building
* Students can only be in the labs during the building open hours.

==== Evans Hall Hours ====
* Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
* Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

==== Communications Building ====
* Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
* Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
* Saturday, Sunday: Closed

=== Lab Access ===
* Only use your scheduled time.
* Students can only be in the labs during the building open hours.
* You must leave the lab and the building before the building is closed.
* Key fob logs and computer login records will be compared to the scheduled lab times 

==== Evaluation Week ====
* Labs are not available for production use during evaluation week. 
* Building might have reduced hours during Evaluation week.
* Labs are open though 5pm Wednesday of Evaluation week.
* Media Loan only checks out keys for evaluation purposes.

==== Break Weeks ====
* Labs are closed during breaks

==== Summer Quarter ====
* Lab use is normally limited during the summer.
* Some labs might be closed or only open to specific classes.

=== Policy Violations ===
Any violation of our policies can result in a temporary suspension of access.
* You will be contacted by the lab manager
* You will need to meet with them and discuss the situation.
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'''Serious and repeated violations may result in immediate permanent loss of access.'''

Violations include:
* repeated suspensions,
* equipment altering or intentional damage
* use of space without scheduling
* staying in spaces after building hours
* Not following COVID-19 and other health and safety procedures.
 
You can request a meeting with the Associate Director of Media Services and a mutually agreed neutral party to discuss problems and their resolutions.