Equipment & Software | Usage Guidelines | FAQ
To book your session, visit our online calendar & click on any
Studio Orientation & Booking time slot.
Questions? Email Laura at lprinselaar@tbpl.ca
What can I do in the studio?
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Equipment
- Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1
- Dell UltraSharp U2720Q 4K UHD 2160p monitor
- Logitech MX Master 3 mouse & MX keys
Audio/Video Recording Equipment
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Lighting/Background Equipment
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Room Furniture & Set Up
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Musical Instruments
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Software
Video
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Graphic Design
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Photography
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Social Media
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Illustration
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UI & UX
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Guidelines for Using Multimedia Studio
The Thunder Bay Public Library provides patrons access to audio and video recording, creation, and editing equipment and software. The multimedia studio and its equipment are available to all adult and youth Library members with a valid Thunder Bay Public Library card. Studio users must complete an orientation with staff and sign the Studio Usage agreement at their first booking.
Studio Reservations
To book the Multimedia Studio, visit our online calendar and look for an available Studio Orientation and Booking session. You may register for yourself or as a group (up to three people). Youth aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a TBPL member over 15 years
Three booking slots are available each week. Additional times and dates may be available depending on staff capacity and schedules. Email virtual@tbpl.ca to inquire
Patrons who have not arrived within 20 minutes of their reservation will have their reservation canceled
The patron who made the reservation must be present during the entire length of the reservation
Staff Assistance
All new users must complete an orientation with TBPL staff and sign the Multimedia Studio Usage Agreement. Staff are available for limited assistance. Please remember that you are scheduling use of the equipment, software, and space; not reserving a one-on-one guide
In the Studio
Studio users are responsible for returning the space to its original condition by the end of their reserved time. Saving of work and clean-up times must be completed within the allotted studio session time. Failure to do so may limit future use of the studio
The recording studio is sound-treated but is not sound-proof. If patrons using the recording studio are too loud, they will be asked to lower the volume to a level that does not cause a disturbance to other library patrons
Studio equipment may not leave the studio space. Library staff will check the status of all equipment at the start and end of patron reservations. TBPL will hold studio users responsible for damaged or missing Library equipment
Library staff reserve the right to enter the studio at any time
Patron-Supplied Equipment
Patrons may bring their own recording equipment and/or instruments to use in the recording studio, but TBPL is not responsible for any damages or loss to patron owned property. Library staff must approve all patron-supplied materials in order to reduce risk to other patrons or damages to the equipment
Connecting outside equipment directly to the studio computer or installation of any software without receiving prior approval is prohibited. If an instrument or equipment is determined to be too loud for use, patrons will be asked to discontinue use. Please note also that space within the studio is limited
Patron materials and/or equipment may not be stored in the multimedia studio. The library assumes no responsibility for items left in our facility. Patrons are responsible for personal belongings. Nothing may be attached to walls, floors or ceiling in the recording studio. Food is not permitted in the studio. Closed lid drinks are permitted in assigned spaces only
Copyright and Your Content
The library does not make claim to any ownership, rights, or intellectual property of anyone using the studio to create content. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the customer, not that of TBPL, to adhere to federal copyright laws.
The Multimedia Studio cannot be used to create content that is:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law;
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others;
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment;
- In violation of another’s intellectual property rights
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you know how to use all the equipment, and can you teach me?
Are there restrictions on how often I can book the space?
Will the library edit my video/audio/photographs for me?
Do I own the content I create in the studio?
I forgot to save my work. Can you recover it for me?
Do I have to wear a mask in the studio?
What is the studio orientation and is it mandatory?
How many people can book the studio at once?
I am a teacher/group leader and want to know more about the studio/book a tour. Who do I contact?
Is there a cost to book the studio?
Do you know how to use all the equipment, and can you teach me?
We are Library staff and not multimedia experts, so we are learning as we go! We will do our best to get you started and direct you to the best tutorials and resource guides, but please remember that you are booking the space and access to equipment, not an expert guide to the tech.
Are there restrictions on how often I can book the space?
Not at this time.
Will the Library edit my video/audio/photographs for me?
No. You are booking the room and equipment for use. Completing your projects is entirely up to you!
Do I own the content I create in the studio?
Yes. The library does not make claim to any ownership, rights, or intellectual property of anyone using the studio to create content. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the customer, not that of TBPL, to adhere to federal copyright laws.
I forgot to save my work. Can you recover it for me?
No. We regularly clear the the studio computer of all non-Library files. Please make sure to save your work on an external hard drive or cloud-based service at the end of your session.
Do I have to wear a mask in the studio?
Yes. TBPL continues to have a mask policy for our buildings.
What is the studio orientation and is it mandatory?
Yes, all patrons wishing to use the studio must complete an orientation with TBPL staff. It will address equipment and resources in the studio, studio usage guidelines, and signing the usage agreement.
How many people can book the studio at once?
Due to the size of the room and social distancing requirements, only groups of up to three people may book the studio at this time.
I am a teacher/group leader and want to know more about the studio. Who do I contact?
Please email Laura at lprinselaar@tbpl.ca or call 624-4204.
Is there a cost to book the studio?
There is no fee for individuals or non-profit organizations.
The Thunder Bay Public Library is grateful for support from the J. P. Bickell Foundation to purchase equipment for the Multimedia Studio.