Audio Visual Services (AVS) supports faculty, staff, and university guests in their use of audiovisual technology for classes, meetings, and events.
Faculty experiencing an issue with classroom equipment are encouraged to call AVS immediately for troubleshooting assistance. If AVS is unable to resolve the issue quickly, an alternative solution will be proposed to minimize downtime and get the class back up and running as soon as possible.
Students wishing to borrow AV equipment will be redirected to the Library Digital Lab.
Issues with passwords, software installation, or office computers will be rerouted to the Help Desk.
Faculty and staff seeking software training will be referred to Academic Technology Services.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staff furloughs, AVS will have reduced office hours through December, 2020. AVS is currently open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Some days AVS may be closed between 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Normal office hours are listed below.
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
AVS is closed on weekends. For emergency assistance outside of normal hours of operation, you may still dial the front desk phone number to reach the on-call technician.
Faculty and staff may request to borrow equipment by emailing, calling, or visiting the AVS office. When using Virtual EMS to reserve a campus location, AV equipment should be requested on the same service order.
Semester-long, repeating orders should be made at least a week before the semester starts, while one-time orders should be made at least two business days in advance. All requests are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, and equipment availability is always dependent on current demand.
AVS offers the following portable equipment for checkout:
Borrowing equipment is free of charge for staff, faculty, and campus groups. Labor is also free of charge for requests scheduled during core hours of operation.
Labor provided for events scheduled outside of core hours will incur a $25.00 per hour charge with a two-hour minimum.
Events are defined as activities or functions that are sponsored by a group within or outside of the university community and within or outside the scope of support of in-class academics.
If borrowed equipment is not returned to AVS, or if returned equipment has been damaged beyond what could be considered wear and tear of normal use, a charge for the cost of replacement will be issued to the borrowing department. The cost of replacement varies widely depending on the type of equipment.
AV Services is located in Buckley Center 018
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
