Genesis Lab

The following items are available to check out from the Genesis Lab:

• Google Cardboard (x 17) 
• Ricoh Theta S 360 Camera
• Ricoh Theta SC 260 Camera
• Ricoh Theta Stick TM-2 (x 2)
• Insta360 Nano Camera
• Insta360 One X Camera
• Insta360 One X2 Camera (x 2)
• Insta 360 Bullet Time Accessory (selfie stick + tripod) (x 3)
• Oculus Quest 1 [requires approval]
• Oculus Quest 2 [requires approval]

Genesis Lab technology and equipment are available for checkout during operational hours, Monday through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm. 

Items should be returned to the Genesis Lab during operational hours. If you need to return items outside of the Genesis Lab's operational hours, you may return them to the Payson Library Circulation Desk during library hours. 

Please DO NOT return items to the outdoor book drop. 
 

Who can check out technology and equipment from the Genesis Lab?

Pepperdine faculty, staff, and students may borrow available technology and equipment from the Genesis Lab. Your Pepperdine ID card acts as your library card.

When you borrow an item from the Genesis Lab, you agree that:

• You will not give your library card to others to check out materials.
• Materials checked out in your name are under your care until they are returned to the Genesis Lab.
• When materials are due, you will return them on or before the due date.

Refer to Pepperdine Libraries Borrowing Policies for more detailed information regarding borrower privileges and responsibilities.
 

The standard checkout time for all of our equipment and technology is 1 week (7 calendar days). 

Extended checkouts may be allowed with permission from the Director of the Genesis Lab. If you would like to request technology for a time period longer than one week, please use the Genesis Lab Technology + Equipment Request form. Priority will be given to academic uses of the technology. If you are a student, you will need to list a faculty or staff member as your sponsor for an extended checkout. 

Anyone looking to check out the Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2 should submit a request via Genesis Lab Technology + Equipment Request form. Checkouts of the Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2 must be for an academic purpose. If you are a student, you will need to list a faculty member as your sponsor in order to check out the Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2. 
 

Lost or damaged items must be reported promptly. The Borrower is responsible for replacing or paying for the lost item. The replacement cost for each lost items is detailed below in the replacement costs table.

Damaged equipment--such as a 360 camera with a dent or scratched lens or a Google Cardboard that has been bent out of shape--will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. A Borrower may replace a lost or damaged item with a duplicate copy acceptable to the Genesis Lab as determined by the Director of the Genesis Lab.

Costs for Lost Materials

Long-overdue items

If materials are not returned 30 days from the due date, the borrower will be notified with an e-mail. Failure to return materials within 30 days after the due date will result in the Borrower being billed for replacement cost and library borrowing privileges being suspended. Return of the material will cancel the replacement bill and borrowing privileges will be reinstated. Costs for students will be processed through the University's Student Accounts.

The replacement charge may be canceled if an item is returned before a replacement has been ordered. If such return occurs 3 months or more after the date of billing, the entire cost may be assessed.

Suspension of Services

Failure to return overdue items or outstanding debts to the Libraries will result in the temporary revocation of all library privileges until the items are returned or the debt is resolved