{"id":16292,"date":"2025-08-18T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/?page_id=16292"},"modified":"2026-08-24T20:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T20:00:55","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/idea-lab-homepage\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"IDEA Lab Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IDEA Lab is a creative technology lab that provides technology resources and services for UIUC affiliated patrons, including students, faculty, and staff. A valid i-Card or Illinois App is required for reservations.<\/p>\n<h2><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Reservations<\/span> <\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-white !sh-text-black !sh-border  \"><div><div class=\"\">\n<h3>Access by Appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Patrons can request access by appointment hours\u00a0through our <a href=\"https:\/\/help.uillinois.edu\/TDClient\/42\/UIUC\/Requests\/TicketRequests\/NewForm?ID=311&amp;RequestorType=ServiceOffering\">request form<\/a>. The IDEA Lab reserves the right to prioritize appointments based upon available resources.<\/p>\n<h3>Reservations<\/h3>\n<p>Learn more about reserving a room on the Lab\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/idea-lab\/spaces\/\">Reservations page<\/a>. <div class=\"ui-lib-list__compact\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon arrival, check in at the front desk. Patrons who reserve a space must be physically present and check in with their i-Card or Illinois App.<\/li>\n<li>Technology-rich spaces (3D Design Lab, Game Studies and Design Lab, Immersive Learning Lab, and Visualization Theater) must be reserved at least <strong>one business day<\/strong> in advance to allow for any necessary software installation and\/or updates.<\/li>\n<li>The Pitch Room and Innovator Design Rooms accommodate same-day reservations.\n<ul>\n<li>These are collaborative spaces suitable for group work or presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Cancellations<\/h3>\n<p>Absence\/leave of a space for more than 20 minutes will result in cancellation of the reservation. Repeated cancellations or unused bookings may result in limits on future space requests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Space Use<\/span> <\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-white !sh-text-black !sh-border  \"><div><div class=\"\">\n<h3>Occupancy<\/h3>\n<p>Maximum occupancy must not be exceeded by order of the fire code. Innovator Design Rooms must have at least 2 occupants or the reservation will be canceled after 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Food &amp; Drink<\/h3>\n<p>No food is allowed in the IDEA Lab. Covered drinks are allowed in specific locations, but never near high-tech equipment. Thank you for keeping our space clean and technology safe.<\/p>\n<h3>Lost &amp; Found<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Grainger Library is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. <\/strong>Unattended items left in a reserved space will be collected and delivered to Lost and Found at the Grainger Engineering Library Circulation Desk on the 1st floor.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Loanable Technology<\/span> <\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-white !sh-text-black !sh-border  \"><div><div class=\"\">\n<p>Check out items at the IDEA Lab\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/enx\/idea-lab\/idea-tech\/\">Loanable Technology page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Returns<\/h3>\n<p>Items must be returned to the IDEA Lab Help Desk, where they will be discharged after staff have received and processed all included components (e.g., charging cables).<\/p>\n<h3>Late Fees<\/h3>\n<p>Overdue fines are $15\/day.<\/p>\n<h3>Damaged\/Lost Items<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the University Library\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/borrowing\/\">Borrowing Policy<\/a> for information.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IDEA Lab is a creative technology lab that provides technology resources and services for UIUC affiliated patrons, including students, faculty, and staff. A valid i-Card or Illinois App is required for reservations. Access by Appointment Patrons can request access by appointment hours\u00a0through our request form. 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