There are two ways == How to request a reservation:Book an Appointment ==* Via the MCLA Portal* Through === Visit the SAM Lab booking form (MCLA following Bookings Site: [https://outlook.office.com/book/MCLAStudentAccessMediaLab@mcla.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled The Student Access Media Lab Bookings Site)] === 

== How to Book an Appointment ==# '''Onboarding Consultation (Required for New Users)'''## Brand-new lab users must [https://outlook.office.com/book/MCLAStudentAccessMediaLab@mcla.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled schedule ] a Lab User Onboarding Consultation Meeting.## This meeting will cover:### Your plan for using the lab### How the lab can help you achieve your goals

# '''After the Onboarding Meeting(Existing Users)'''## You will be directed back Go to [https://outlook.office.com/book/MCLAStudentAccessMediaLab@mcla.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled the Bookings page ] to schedule your actual session.## Choose the correct category for your project:### Podcasting##Video Editing# Video # Sound Editing## Video Recording## Sound Recording### Etc.Photoshoot

# '''Important Booking Guidelines'''## Answer all questions thoroughly.Incomplete information may result in cancellation.## You will receive:### A confirmation email### A day-of appointment rundown## Be sure to read the email that is sent to you and email mediaservices@mcla.edu with any questions.Pick a time carefully for both appointments to avoid rescheduling.

* '''Lab Assistance'''

* '''Scheduling Rules'''** Times are set when booking; changes are not guaranteed after confirmation.** For certain equipment or extended time blocks, faculty approval may be required to ensure alignment with academic goals. * '''Eligibility''' ** Current MCLA students with a valid ID and active account can reserve lab spaces.** Faculty and staff may also use the lab for academic or instructional purposes.

* '''Walk-In PolicyEligibility'''*Current MCLA students with a valid ID and active account can reserve lab spaces.* Walk-ins are allowed when space is available, but reservations take priorityFaculty and staff may also use the lab for academic or instructional purposes.

'''Walk-In Policy'''*Walk-ins are allowed when space is available, but reservations take priority.* Walk-ins can only be done when an Onboarding Consultation Meeting has been done.** Walk-ins can only be done for Work Station based projects.

* '''Lab Policies'''** Follow rules regarding:*** # Food*** # Equipment handling*** Bring # Bringing your own Data storage

==Showcase of Student Work - '''COMING SOON'''==

To explore the gallery, visit the [https://mcla.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentAccessMediaLab/SAM%20Lab%20Videos/Forms/All%20media.aspx MCLA Microsoft Stream SAM Lab community channel ](accessible via your MCLA Office 365 account). Faculty may also curate playlists for class-specific projects or interdisciplinary showcases.(* [https://mcla.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentAccessMediaLab/SAM%20Lab%20Videos/Forms/All%20media.aspx MCLA SAM Lab Community Channel] For public videos, you can also check out the SAM Lab YouTube channel here: * [https://www.youtube.com/@SAMLabatMCLA MCLA SAM Lab YouTube channel] ==Follow our Social Media Accounts==To stay up to date with the Lab, the projects we are working on and new tools for further creativity, follow our socials found on through our [https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia Linktree Link Coming Soon)]*Our Linktree can also be found on our socials so keep an eye out for them on Instagram and Youtube as well. ==Noteable EquipmentAvaliable for Lab Use==