SCIM Lab

Please note that the SCIM Lab is generally meant to be used over multiple reservations. The first appointment will involve a consultation session and development of hardware/software workflows.

Please provide as much advance notice as possible. We strive to respond within 2 business days of the reservation request

About the SCIM Lab

The SCIM Lab is designed to give access to hardware and software related to emerging technologies. As such, sessions should be viewed in an exploratory manner. Each use case is unique and we will work with you to develop personalized workflows toward your goals. Faculty, Staff, and Students of the University of Illinois are eligible to request the SCIM Lab. Priority will be given to research uses.

The Scholarly Commons does not currently provide editing services. Instruction on the basics of editing can be requested as a separate consultation appointment.

SCIM Lab Policies and Procedures

Responsibilities of Scholarly Commons Staff

• The lab will be initially prepared in a clean and efficient manner for ease of use and instruction.
• A staff member from the Scholarly Commons will also instruct the patron on the basic usage of the equipment. This will be based on the needs of the patron.
• The staff member will assist with moving the data captured from the SCIM Lab to a hard drive provided by the patron

Responsibilities of the Patron using the SCIM Lab

• Patrons will bring their I-Card to verify booking
• Patrons will be responsible for bringing a storage device (preferably USB 3.0 or faster) to save the data once the video shoot is completed (or check out an external drive from the Loanable Technology Center). Generally, we will keep a copy of the files on our SCIM Lab machine for at least one week; however, DO NOT RELY ON THE SCHOLARLY COMMONS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE OF FILES – THE HARD DRIVE OF ANY OF OUR MACHINES MAY BE WIPED AT ANY TIME.
• Patrons will come prepared to shoot the video and will have rehearsed/memorized their script.
• Patrons are responsible for any props needed.
• Patrons will follow instructions of the Staff member regarding care and treatment of the equipment
• Only individuals needed to shoot the video will be allowed in the lab.

Please note that the library is not responsible for any damage that may occur on equipment as a result of media borrowed from the library or used internally.

Human Subject Research

As an institution, UIUC must ensure the protection of human subjects in research by maintaining policies and procedures compliant with federal regulations and other applicable laws.

OPRS (The Office for Protection of Research Subjects) is committed to providing investigators with the tools and resources that they need to safely and successfully achieve their research goals.  Visit their webpage for information regarding any research you may be conducting which involves human subjects:  https://oprs.research.illinois.edu

All the pertinent forms and form templates can be found on this page:  https://oprs.research.illinois.edu/guidelines-and-resources/forms

If you are a study participant yourself, please familiarize yourself with your rights here:  https://oprs.research.illinois.edu/participate-research/information-research-participants

Talent Release Forms

Per the University of Illinois Public Affairs website, “If you are planning to use an individual’s image or likeness in media such as photographs, video, etc., you should request written permission to do so. Releases should also be completed and signed by any talent working with companies or individuals shooting photography, video or audiotape on University premises. Use the forms below accordingly.”

For more information and direct links to Talent Release Forms click here