INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA SERVICES
Robert G. Doyle, Director
617-495-0757/0811
www.fas.harvard.edu/~ims

The Department of Instructional Media Services consists of three divisions and provides instructional media resources for graduate and undergraduate course instruction within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Media and Technology Services (MTS)
Mon.–Thu., 8 am–5:30 pm, Fri., 8 am–5 pm
(A technician is on call until 10 pm, Mon.–Thu., during the academic year.)

Main Office: Science Center Room B02, 617-495-9460
To request equipment only, email mtsequip@fas.harvard.edu
To request assistance for an event, email mtsevents@fas.harvard.edu
(service for all FAS buildings except the Science Center and Sever Hall)

CGIS Office: CGIS South Building Room S053, 617-495-9807
To request equipment only, for use in CGIS, email: mtscgis@fas.harvard.edu
(Service for the CGIS buildings)

Sever Hall Office: Sever Hall Room 301, 617-495-9470
To request equipment only to be used in Sever Hall, email sevequip@fas.harvard.edu
(service for Sever Hall and the Extension and Summer Schools)

MTS provides data, film, overhead, slide and video projection; classroom computers; audio recording; sound reinforcement systems; video recording/editing; video conferencing; consultation on media installations; coordination of film, DVD and videotape rentals for classroom use; assistive listening systems; and a reservable screening room. Please call MTS a minimum of two weeks in advance to arrange for technician assistance, to reserve equipment and to test any specific non-standard software or non-commercially produced CDs or DVDs for compatibility with our computer equipment or players. Training or MTS technicians’ assistance will be required for certain types of equipment. Instructors are also free to request MTS assistance with any equipment for one, several or all of a course’s class meetings. Please note that fees will be charged for after-hours, weekend or holiday assistance and for non-course instruction requests. Classrooms must be reserved through the FAS Classrooms Office or the appropriate departments. MTS does not reserve or schedule classrooms. Information on permanently installed classroom equipment and photographs of classrooms can be found on the IMS website.

The MTS Main Office supports all FAS buildings except CGIS, the Science Center and Sever Hall. It is located in the Science Center Room B-02 (617-495-9460). The MTS CGIS Office supports classes and events in the Center for Government and International Studies buildings. It is located in the CGIS South Building Room S053 (617-495-9807). The MTS Sever Hall Office supports classes and events in Sever Hall and the Extension School. It is located in Sever Hall Room 301 (617-495-9470). For assistance with classes or events in the Science Center, please contact Science Center Lecture Multimedia Services located at the Science Center Room B-01 (617-495-5357).

   Wheelchair accessible, all sites.

Media Production Center (MPC)
Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm
Rosovsky Hall (rear), 59 Plympton St., 617-495-9440
Email: ims_mpc@fas.harvard.edu

The MPC provides audio and video production and duplication services. Audio services include recording and preparation for CD, CD-ROM, and web delivery of audio content. Recordings can be made in our MPC studio or on location. Video services include DVD authoring, international standards conversion and basic editing. Videoconferencing facilities are also available. CD, DVD, cassette tape, and VHS duplication is available with graphics and packaging. Please inquire about additional technical services available.

   Wheelchair accessible.

Piano Technical Services (PTS)
Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm
Vanserg Hall, Piano Shop, 617-495-2981

PTS restores, repairs, tunes, and maintains all FAS pianos and does some work with harpsichords. Seven days notice is required for all tuning requests. Emergency requests will be considered. Please phone to find out if your request can be accommodated. PTS does not move or rent instruments, and does not manage or schedule practice rooms.

   Wheelchair accessible.