Equipment Resource Center (ERC)

Welcome to the Equipment Resource Center (ERC)

The ERC offers advanced reservations and walk-in equipment checkouts for student, faculty and staff use. We operate fully in-person and are located in the basement of 66 Fifth Avenue, room 001. 

Please call the ERC during our open hours at (212)229-8923 ext.4242 with questions or email us at erc@newschool.edu

Please complete the MAKING CENTER ERC RENTAL AGREEMENT CONTRACT before attempting to request equipment. Once the agreement form has been completed, please stop by the ERC in person where a technician can assist you with making any reservations or checkouts. The ERC is located in the basement of 66 Fifth Avenue, room 001. All checkouts are for 24-hours, there is no grace period for late returns. Weekend checkouts are available Friday mornings (before 12pm) on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. For more information about Weekend checkouts please complete the Rental Agreement Contract, or visit the ERC to speak more with a technician.

ERC Hours

Summer 2024 (Monday June 3rd, 2024 – Sunday August 18th, 2024)

Access limited to those enrolled in specific summer programs.

Monday & Wednesday

8:30am – 9:00am (returns only)

9:00am – 10:00pm (normal operations)

10:00pm – 10:30pm (returns only)

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

8:30am – 9:00am (returns only)

9:00am – 8:00pm (normal operations)

8:00pm – 8:30pm (returns only)

Saturday & Sunday

10:30am – 11:00am (returns only)

11:00am – 7:00pm (normal operations)

7:00pm – 7:30pm (returns only)

Additional Equipment Rental Centers are available at:

• Arnold Hall EQC, 55 West 13th Street, Room 102
• Media Studies Equipment Rental, 6 East 16th St., 6th floor