General Guidelines

Regina Public Library's Digital Media Studio (DMS) offers dedicated equipment, computers, software, and products space for learning and creating music, audio recording, video production and editing, 3D scanning and printing, and other creative digital media projects. The Digital Media Studio is designed for small groups and individuals who seek to create and edit media projects involving, but not limited to, video, audio, music, photography, illustration and 3D modelling.

Noise: Due to the creative and collaborative nature of the Digital Media Studio, there is no guarantee of a silent atmosphere. All Digital Media Studio visitors are asked to be respectful of each other and of the Library's conduct policy regarding noise. The Self-Serve Sound Studio is intended to be actively used with the door shut.

Food and drinks: No food is allowed in the Self-Serve Sound Studios and only sealable drink containers are allowed anywhere in the Digital Media Studio.

Conduct: The Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw and Internet Access Policy applies to activities in the Studio. Any violations of this policy may result in loss of Studio privileges and / or full library privileges. Treat your group, our staff, and other artists kindly.

Personal Belongings: Your personal items are your responsibility to monitor. Other people's personal items are to be respected.

Content Creation and Copyright: Digital Media Studio created content must conform to acceptable community and legal standards.

Collaboration: Digital Media workstations in the Studio are designed for collaboration. RPL retains the right to limit the number of people around a single workstation to a maximum of three.

Free Access: Library personnel must always have free access to Digital Media Studio production spaces. RPL retains the right to monitor all activity conducted on Library premises to ensure compliance with Library rules and regulations.

Use of Personal Devices: Digital Media Studio visitors are encouraged to connect personal devices to Digital Media Studio equipment but support for such equipment may not be available. RPL staff may disconnect personal devices which interfere with the operation of Library equipment of the ability of other users to complete projects. Compatibility of personal devices with Digital Media Studio hardware and software is not guaranteed.

Content Ownership: The Library reserves the right to erase user files left on Library owned hard drives and removable storage without prior notice. Customers are strongly encouraged to backup their projects to personal storage devices or cloud-based backup solutions.

Library Card: All visitors to the Digital Media Studio are strongly encouraged to get a SILS library card. At least one member of your group must possess a valid SILS library card to reserve studio spaces and workstations. That member will be responsible for damage or loss of equipment, workstations, or studio space. Library cards are also required to check out equipment though further restrictions also apply to equipment check out.

Using equipment: Equipment must be checked-out on your library card. In order to check out equipment from the Digital Media Studio you must:

• Be 14 years of age or older (Children and Special Circumstances customers should have their parents or guardians check out equipment for them)

• Have a library card with full privileges (Community Access and Unverified cards must upgrade their cards to full cards)

• Have a library card in good standing (owe less than $25, have no unpaid lost items, have no appeals in progress)

These restrictions apply to all equipment. All equipment is to be used in the library for up to three hours at a time. You must remain in the Digital Media Studio while you are using this equipment. You are responsible for any damage or loss to equipment checked out on your card. Please note that any storage media on the device will be erased when it is returned.

Damages and Liability: Faulty equipment or room concerns must be reported immediately. Card-holders are responsible for returning and restoring all rooms and equipment to their originally checked out conditions.

Equipment and rooms will be inspected for damage upon check-in. Customers may be present during this inspection. Any damages found will be charged to the customer and may up to the full replacement cost for the equipment. Card-holders who have outstanding charges for lost or damaged equipment may be denied Digital Media Studio privileges until the charges are reconciled.

RPL does not assume responsibility for personal items or items checked out to card-holders. Equipment usage privileges may be revoked due to careless handling of library equipment, repeated tardiness in returning library owned equipment, or damage. Please note that unattended library equipment is considered careless handling.

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Digital Media Studio workstations, flex studio (green screen and 3D scanning) and Self-Serve Sound Studio space is bookable in 3 hour blocks during Studio operating hours. The Studio itself can be found next to the Dunlop Art Gallery on the main floor of Central Library.

Digital Media Studio Specialists are available to provide a brief orientation to our equipment and also give pointers to get you started on your project. Please note that specialist staff are available for limited hours, so booking an appointment is the best way to get the help you need. You can also email us at DMS@reginalibrary.ca.