Equipment Reservation
The Center for Experimental Humanities (EH) loans media equipment such as cameras, audio recorders, lighting (and much more!) to EH faculty, staff, and students. Priority is given to those working on projects directly relating to EH courses, labs, and senior projects.
A log of our inventory can be viewed here. To inquire about equipment, first review the inventory sheet and select the desired equipment. Then, reach out to the EH Developer, Misha Alia Awad ([email protected]) with the Inventory Number and name of the item(s) of interest. The Developer will process all requests and questions.
Check-out and check-in dates are required with few exceptions, and must be specified during the initial check-out. If an extension is needed, please contact the Developer before equipment return is due.
Spring 2026 Equipment Check-Out Times
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Tuesdays: 5:30-7:00 PM
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Wednesdays: 2:00-5:30 PM
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Thursdays: 3:30-7:00 PM
When is the building available?
The Center for Experimental Humanities at New Annandale House hosts regular EH events, workshops, and meetings for EH projects and courses. Outside of these centrally scheduled times, members of the Bard community can apply to reserve the downstairs space for other activities, especially those that share Experimental Humanities’ interests in how technology and media intersect with the arts, humanities, and culture.
- Mondays-Fridays 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturdays-Sundays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
All reserved times in the building must be staffed by
1) an EH student worker or staff member if it is an EH-related event or a student reservation
2) Bard faculty/staff who have completed an orientation to review the policies for the building and signed a letter of agreement
PLEASE NOTE: EH student workers and staff are not responsible for setting up or cleaning up the space.
Please complete this form to check out equipment.
Equipment Checkout Policy
Students assume full responsibility for expenses totaling $100 or more related to the repair or replacement of rented equipment that was lost, damaged or stolen during the student’s checkout window, including any additional days incurred in the event of a late return. This responsibility extends to losses and damages occurring as a result of 3rd party usage (i.e. allowing friends to borrow equipment.) These expenses will be charged to the student’s account. By removing the equipment from the premises (EH building), the student certifies that they have reviewed all checked out items, including accessories, and found them to be in working order.
Students must return checked out items to the Center (1399 Annandale Rd.) during the specified checkout hours posted every semester. Equipment returns must be made on or before their specified return date. Students will incur penalties for any late returns beyond 3 business days. If items are not returned after the final strike (please see policy below), the student’s account will be charged $100 or more, for equipment replacement.
Strike policy for late returns (1 strike = 1 infraction)
Strike 1- Warning (at 3 days)
Strike 2- Loss of rental privileges for the remainder of the semester (at 7 days)
Strike 3- Permanent loss of access to EH equipment rentals as well as charging of student account of $100 or more based on replacement costs (2 weeks)
Other infractions that may result in penalties and incur replacement costs include returning equipment damaged or with missing pieces and accessories, with one strike for each infraction.
Please complete this form at least one week in advance of the event.
Requests will be approved pending availability (see calendar below) and confirmation of staffing for the space.
The downstairs of the Center for Experimental Humanities is open to the Bard community to reserve for all kinds of student, faculty, and staff projects: hands-on workshops, digital exhibitions, game nights, lectures, screenings, performances, and more! Experimental Humanities-related events and requests based on specific need for this space will have priority in reserving the building.
The furniture in the space is reconfigurable and can accommodate seating for 16 people in chairs. Additionally, the stair case can be used for auditorium-like seating for speaking events. The garage door may be opened in fair weather to accommodate performances in the space with seating outside on the lawn. The limit on the number of occupants inside the building is 38.
Requests will be approved pending availability and confirmation of staffing for the space.