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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==
This policy describes how to rent items from MoHA, as well as expectations between those who rent items and MoHA Staff. Policies apply to folks who are eligible to rent, which are Studio Members, Resident Artists, Organizers, and MoHA Family. However, there are some exceptions to note:
This policy describes how to check out items/equipment from MoHA, as well as expectations between those who check out items and MoHA Staff. Policies apply to folks who are eligible to check out, which are current Studio Members, Resident Artists, Program Participants, MoHA Family, and community friends. However, there are some exceptions to note:
*Organizers presenting an event at MoHA go through their own rental process with a MoHA Staff member – not what is listed below.
*Organizers presenting an event at MoHA go through their own rental process with a MoHA Staff member – not the check out process listed below.
*IRL Open Hours checkouts can use the form and be packaged on the fly.
*IRL Open Hours checkouts can use the form and be packaged on the fly.
*Studio Members are free to use and return items onsite during the day, but offsite, overnight, and IRL tech rentals should follow this policy.
*Studio Members are free to use and return items onsite during the day, but offsite, overnight, and IRL tech check outs should follow this policy.
*MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves.
*MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves.




Equipment rentals are fulfilled when possible but not guaranteed.
Check out requests are fulfilled when possible but not guaranteed.
 
<span class="moha-button">[https://airtable.com/appOxC5DrP3cDEmjZ/shrSRIJmRliWnpNcV/tblUNgiIsvqnZh3C1 Public MoHA Inventory List]</span><br>
<span class="moha-button">[https://airtable.com/appOxC5DrP3cDEmjZ/pagbur3HCWYwLdt6S/form Check Out Form]</span>


== Policy ==
== Policy ==
*[[Collaboration & Safety]]
*[[Collaboration & Safety]]
*[[Code of Conduct]]
*[[Code of Conduct]]
*JOTFORM LINK
*[[Conflict Resolution]]
*[[Privacy Policy]]


== Steps to Rent from MoHA ==
== Steps to Check Out Items from MoHA ==
If you'd like to rent items from MoHA, follow the instructions below.
If you'd like to check out items from MoHA, follow the instructions below.


#Consider the following questions before submitting a request:
#Consider the following questions before submitting a request:
##Am I eligible to rent items from MoHA?  
##Am I eligible to check out items from MoHA?  
##What items would I like to rent from MoHA?
##What items would I like to check out from MoHA?
##When do I need to use this equipment?
##When do I need to use this equipment?
#Submit your request to the JOTFORM LINK '''1-3 weeks prior to the date you'd like to use the items.'''
#Submit your request to the [https://airtable.com/appOxC5DrP3cDEmjZ/pagbur3HCWYwLdt6S/form Check Out form] '''1-3 weeks prior to the date you'd like to use the items.'''
##The JOTFORM LINK will include a link to rentable items that MoHA has. Refer to the JOTFORM LINK to determine whether what you'd like to rent exists at MoHA and specify the items in your request.
##The [https://airtable.com/appOxC5DrP3cDEmjZ/pagbur3HCWYwLdt6S/form Check Out form] will include a link to items that you can check out from MoHA. Refer to the [https://airtable.com/appOxC5DrP3cDEmjZ/pagbur3HCWYwLdt6S/form Check Out form] to determine whether what you'd like to check out exists at MoHA and specify the items in your request.
##Short notice requests are not guaranteed.
##Short notice requests are not guaranteed.
##MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves
##MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves
#A MoHA Staff member will then respond to your request.
#A MoHA Staff member will then respond to your request.
##If your request is approved:
##If your request is approved:
###MoHA Staff will collect the items in your request, ensure all items are working properly, and box them up for you. This will be your rental.
###MoHA Staff will collect the items in your request, ensure all items are working properly, and box them up for you. This will be your check out package.
###MoHA Staff will then follow up with you to schedule a time to pick up the rental and confirm the return time you submitted in your request.
###MoHA Staff will then follow up with you to schedule a time to pick up the package and confirm the return time you submitted in your request.
##If your request is denied, MoHA Staff will let you know.
##If your request is denied, MoHA Staff will let you know.
#Pick up the rental from MoHA Staff during the scheduled time.
#Pick up the package from MoHA Staff during the scheduled time.
##A paper list of the items will be provided with your rental.
##A paper list of the items will be provided with your package.
##MoHA Staff will go over what items are present with you.
##MoHA Staff will go over what items are present with you.
#Use the items, have a great time.
#Use the items, have a great time.
##Please ensure items are used correctly and remain undamaged.
##Please ensure items are used correctly and remain undamaged.
##If something breaks or starts acting funny, make a note of it on the provided list of items.
##If something breaks or starts acting funny, make a note of it on the provided list of items.
#Return the rental to MoHA by the agreed upon return time during MoHA Staff hours.
#Return the package to MoHA by the agreed upon return time during MoHA Staff hours.
##Before you bring back the rental, reference the provided list to ensure all items are present and ready to return in the same box they came in.
##Before you bring back the package, reference the provided list to ensure all items are present and ready to return in the same box they came in.
##Return the rental to the MoHA Staff member who rented them out to you.
##Return the package to the MoHA Staff member who checked them out to you.
###You and the MoHA Staff member will review the return together to check that all items have been returned and in good condition.
###You and the MoHA Staff member will review the return together to check that all items have been returned and in good condition.


== MoHA Staff Responsibilities ==
=== Facilitating Rentals ===
The following describes MoHA Staff's responsibilities for facilitating rentals.
#Receive a request for the rental.
##Check if the requested items are currently in use.
##Ensure equipment is functioning properly.
##Respond to the request within one week.
#Respond to the request.
##Let the person know if their request is available
##Establish the rental period, which includes the dates they could pick up and the return date.
##Schedule a time for them to pick up their rental.
##Create a written or printed list of the items.
##Box up the requested items and include the list of items.
#Send off the rental during the scheduled pick up time.
##Person arrives to pick up the rental.
##Go through the list and items together.
##Answer any questions.
##Reiterate the return date.
#Facilitate the return.
##Rental items are returned during MoHA Staff hours.
##Receive the returned rental.
##Reference the list together to ensure that all items have been returned and are in good condition.


=== Recurring Inventory Checks ===
== Expectations and Rules ==
MoHA Staff will conduct recurring inventory checks.
Please take care of our items, ensure items are used correctly, and remain undamaged.
#The MoHA Production manager will complete '''monthly''' inventory checks
##Studio and community member rental checks
##Reference rental lists from the month
##Events equipment from the month
##Reference events technical documents from the month
#The inventory team will complete larger inventory checks '''quarterly'''/'''every 3 months''' with specific attention to:
##software things
##computer / monitor things
##IRL equipment
##tool checks
##sound equipment check
##projectors
#The inventory team will complete a '''bi-yearly''' inventory check with specific attention to:
##Making sure all cables are counted, tested, and cleaned.
##Pulling underutilized or unused equipment to be donated or properly disposed of.
##Testing all the fun machines.
###fog machines
###snow machine
###bubbles
###foam


== Expectations and Rules for Renting ==
If an item breaks, acts funny, or gets lost while you have it checked out, please make note of the issue and notify us when you return the package. If you are a Studio Member returning an item at the end of the day and did not do a formal check out, please email Tor Reynolds directly about the issue.
Please take care of our items, ensure items are used correctly, and remain undamaged. <br>
If a rented item breaks, acts funny, or gets lost while you are renting, please make note of it and notify us when you return the rental.


== Contact ==
== Contact ==

Latest revision as of 22:32, March 28, 2025

Purpose

This policy describes how to check out items/equipment from MoHA, as well as expectations between those who check out items and MoHA Staff. Policies apply to folks who are eligible to check out, which are current Studio Members, Resident Artists, Program Participants, MoHA Family, and community friends. However, there are some exceptions to note:

  • Organizers presenting an event at MoHA go through their own rental process with a MoHA Staff member – not the check out process listed below.
  • IRL Open Hours checkouts can use the form and be packaged on the fly.
  • Studio Members are free to use and return items onsite during the day, but offsite, overnight, and IRL tech check outs should follow this policy.
  • MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves.


Check out requests are fulfilled when possible but not guaranteed.

Public MoHA Inventory List
Check Out Form

Policy

Steps to Check Out Items from MoHA

If you'd like to check out items from MoHA, follow the instructions below.

  1. Consider the following questions before submitting a request:
    1. Am I eligible to check out items from MoHA?
    2. What items would I like to check out from MoHA?
    3. When do I need to use this equipment?
  2. Submit your request to the Check Out form 1-3 weeks prior to the date you'd like to use the items.
    1. The Check Out form will include a link to items that you can check out from MoHA. Refer to the Check Out form to determine whether what you'd like to check out exists at MoHA and specify the items in your request.
    2. Short notice requests are not guaranteed.
    3. MoHA Family program leads must request items for their event and/or artists, not the artist themselves
  3. A MoHA Staff member will then respond to your request.
    1. If your request is approved:
      1. MoHA Staff will collect the items in your request, ensure all items are working properly, and box them up for you. This will be your check out package.
      2. MoHA Staff will then follow up with you to schedule a time to pick up the package and confirm the return time you submitted in your request.
    2. If your request is denied, MoHA Staff will let you know.
  4. Pick up the package from MoHA Staff during the scheduled time.
    1. A paper list of the items will be provided with your package.
    2. MoHA Staff will go over what items are present with you.
  5. Use the items, have a great time.
    1. Please ensure items are used correctly and remain undamaged.
    2. If something breaks or starts acting funny, make a note of it on the provided list of items.
  6. Return the package to MoHA by the agreed upon return time during MoHA Staff hours.
    1. Before you bring back the package, reference the provided list to ensure all items are present and ready to return in the same box they came in.
    2. Return the package to the MoHA Staff member who checked them out to you.
      1. You and the MoHA Staff member will review the return together to check that all items have been returned and in good condition.


Expectations and Rules

Please take care of our items, ensure items are used correctly, and remain undamaged.

If an item breaks, acts funny, or gets lost while you have it checked out, please make note of the issue and notify us when you return the package. If you are a Studio Member returning an item at the end of the day and did not do a formal check out, please email Tor Reynolds directly about the issue.

Contact

Contact Tor Reynolds, the Production and Facilities Manager, at tori@themuseumofhumanachievement.com for any questions you may have about our inventory or policies.