{"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":"2026-01-30T23:20:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:20:41","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 makerspace and technology-enriched collaboration area for UIUC affiliated patrons, including students, faculty, and staff. A valid i-Card or Illinois App is required for entry.<\/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 or drink is allowed in the IDEA Lab. 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 makerspace and technology-enriched collaboration area for UIUC affiliated patrons, including students, faculty, and staff. A valid i-Card or Illinois App is required for entry. Access by Appointment Patrons can request access by appointment hours\u00a0through our request form. The IDEA Lab reserves the right to prioritize appointments based upon available resources. 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