Media Production Lab

The Media Production Lab is located on Level 300 of the CECH Library in Room 325, and can be used by members of the UC community to create instructional materials. 

• What are your days and hours of operation?
• What type of equipment do you have?
• What if I forget to bring supplies?
• What form(s) of payment do you accept?

What are your days and hours of operation?         

     Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm

     Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

     Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

     These days/hours are subject to change during Exam Week and Break Week of each quarter. Please see the University Libraries website for these changes. 

    

**The lab is occasionally reserved for classes, however patrons may use the Media Production Lab when a class is in session.  A sign indicating the date and time of the reserved class is posted on     

    the front doors of the library, the morning of the class.  

What type of equipment do you have?

• Die cuts and die cut rollers
  • For project ideas, visit the AccuCut and Ellison die cut websites.
  • Ellison die cut video demos
• Roll cutters
• Spiral binding machine
• Poster Printer
• Small & Large laminators
• Rulers, T-Squares, Scissors, and other miscellaneous tools

What if I forget to bring supplies? 

The Media Production Lab Store sells inexpensive items to help students create their projects.  Please see the Media Production Lab Store Price List for items and prices. 

What form(s) of payment do you accept?

• If you are a UC student, we only accept Student ID/Bearcat Card as payment. 
• If you are a UC Staff or Faculty member, we accept UC ID/departmental Bearcat Card or an NIU Transfer of Funds form as payment.