Equipment Room @ MEJO: Reserving Equipment

Connect2 allows you to book gear ahead of time to ensure that the equipment you need is available when you need it! This also allows staff to have your equipment ready for you. 

Watch this brief video tutorial to familiarize yourself with Connect2. For more information, check out the instructions below.

You can also view these videos on YouTube:

• How to Change a Reservation - you can change your reservation, including the pick-up time, any time before the scheduled start time. 
• How to Copy/Rebook a Reservation - you can copy a previous booking if you need the same items again

This box contains step-by-step instructions for reserving equipment in Connect2. 

1. Sign in with your ONYEN and password.
2. Click on "Book by Category" in the navigation bar or on the blue "Book MJ Equipment" button in the middle of the main page image. 
   
3. Use Search, Browse, or Suitable Use to find a resource.
4. Click Add to Basket at the right of the resource. You may also click the resource name to see its details and Add to Basket from the details page.
5. Continue browsing. You can also view your basket contents.
6. Once you've made your selections, click Create booking
7. Select the date and time you will pick up your item(s) in the box to the right of the calendar.
   • Make sure you are available to pick up your items at the time you select! A booking appointment is 30 minutes long, and your booking is automatically canceled at the end of the appointment. If your booking is at 9:30 a.m., you have until 10:00 to pick up your equipment. If you do not pick up your equipment in the time frame, your booking is canceled and you will have to make a new reservation. 
8. To see the loan period for the selected items, click on How long can I book for? (usually 72 hours).
   • If you get an error message, make sure your selected start and end times are at an available time - Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m..
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9. Click Next when you are done
10. On the next page, select your class from the list. If your class isn't on the list, select Other and enter your class or project in the space provided.
11. Enter your cell phone number so staff can contact you if needed. 
12. Make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions, and understand the Equipment Room Standards & Policies. Check the box to continue.
13. Review the details of the reservation. To revise any information, click the Back button. To finalize your reservation, click Submit. 
14. Check your email for a confirmation and review your reservation details in your Connect2 account.
    • Check your spam folder if you don't see a confirmation email!

You may view all the items you have currently checked out by going to your account in Connect2.

1. Click My Account in the top right corner.
2. Under Your Resource Bookings you will see a list of your current bookings.
3. Click on the booking number (e.g. Con012345).
4. Up to midnight before your booking time starts, you can also change the contents and the start time of your booking from this page.

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to renew items online. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

• You can modify your booking up to midnight before your appointment to pick up. If your booking is at 11 am on Tuesday, you can edit until midnight on Monday night.
• You can search Connect2 in three ways

1. Search: enter a keyword in the search bar at the top left (e.g.: 181, Canon, lens, mic, light)
2. Browse: use the hierarchy under Category in the left side panel. Click down through the options
3. Suitable Use: this additional filter allows you to browse lenses by common shoot type

• Check the bottom of the page for additional items you might need. For example, a camera doesn't automatically come with a lens or a battery. Make sure you add those to your booking.
• After making your booking, make sure you get a confirmation email. If it's not in your inbox, check your spam folder.

If you have additional questions, contact Park Library.