Equipment and tool checkouts are available for on or off-campus use for up to 1 day. For many Making Center resources, students must complete required orientations to become authorized to use equipment.

For all students, the following equipment and tools are available for check out. Orientations/prior authorizations are not required.

• L2 Making Center Tool Checkout
  Hand Tools, Power Tools, Cutting Tools, Measuring Tools, Marking Tools, Computer Accessories, Clamps, etc.
• E4 Tool Checkout and Material Store
  Hand Tools, Power Tools, Cutting Tools, Measuring Tools, Upholstery tools, Pneumatic Tools, Clamps, etc.
• The New School’s Equipment Center (EQC)
  Audiovisual equipment, Recorders, Photo and Video cameras, Lighting kits, etc.

For students who have already gone through the mandatory orientation and necessary training, the following equipment and tools are available for check out:

• Equipment Resource Center (ERC)
  camera equipment, light kits, audio visual equipment
• Printmaking Studio
  relief, etching, lithography tools
• Speciality Sewing Lab
  hand sewing and shoemaking tools, machine accessories

Step 1: Submit an online waiver (new students only). If you are a new student, you may need to submit your online waiver to gain access to the Patron Portal.

Step 2: Request the equipment or tool on the Patron Portal at reservation.newschool.edu. Reservation requests must be made 48 hours in advance of coming to campus.

Step 3: Make a technician consultation (if required).  The Equipment Resource Center (ERC) and Specialty Sewing Lab require you to consult with technicians prior to checking out equipment. After your consultation has been completed, a technician will approve your reservation.  Other tool checkouts do not require technician consultations. 

Step 4: Pick up your equipment from the pickup location provided.

Be sure to login to your New School email to view the MC Feedback / Questions Form.