Equipment Lending Library

Access Sacramento members have access to professional video and audio equipment to support their creative projects.

Equipment Checkout and Return Hours

Thursday — Equipment Checkout: 3–7 p.m.
Tuesday — Equipment Return: 3–7 p.m.

The standard lending period runs from Thursday checkout through Tuesday return, giving members four full days to use the equipment.

Reserving Equipment

Equipment must be reserved in advance.

Email your request to info@AccessSacramento.org at least five days before your requested checkout date. Your reservation is not complete until you receive confirmation from Access Sacramento.

Equipment availability is limited and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Borrower Requirements

Members may borrow equipment after demonstrating that they have the skills needed to operate it safely and properly. This can be established by:

• Completing the appropriate Access Sacramento production class; or
• Demonstrating proficiency to an Access Sacramento trainer or staff member.

Equipment Care and Responsibility

Borrowers are responsible for the equipment while it is in their possession.

Please notify Access Sacramento staff immediately if equipment is lost, damaged or not functioning properly. Borrowers may be responsible for the repair or replacement cost of lost or damaged equipment.

Equipment must be returned on time. Late returns can prevent another member from completing a scheduled project.

Sharing Your Work

Access Sacramento’s equipment lending program is designed to support community media creation and expand local voices.

Members who borrow equipment agree to provide Access Sacramento with a copy of the completed media produced using Access Sacramento equipment and grant Access Sacramento permission to distribute or exhibit that work on its platforms, including:

• Access Sacramento television channels 17 and 18
• Access Sacramento streaming and online platforms
• Other Access Sacramento distribution channels

Access Sacramento does not claim ownership of the creator’s work.

Talent Release Form

Please have your on-air talent sign a talent release form and provide it to Access Sacramento BEFORE they are filmed. Thanks!