bookings and lab access
GEM lab technician
Hi, I'm Teagan, the lab's technician and I am available to help you join the lab or to access the lab's resources. This can involve helping to pick out equipment for a project, workshops to learn how to use resources, accreditations where necessary and I handle all the bookings. If we don't have something at the GEM Lab, I can often direct you where to look elsewhere at Concordia for your research creation projects.
bookings /resources
Here is some general information on bookings through the GEM Lab, we aim to be flexible so do feel free to ask about exceptions. (Minimum 1 week advance notice.)
Cameras, Sound, Mobile Equipment
Reservations are made via email. Available to all Concordia affiliated members of the lab. Pickups and drop-offs usually during technician hours. Typical duration 1-2 weeks.
Film Scanner, Edit Stations, etc.
Reservations are made via Patron Portal for all Concordia affiliated members. Keycard access allows self-serve use during university operating hours. Non-Concordia members can request a temporary pass by email.
Presentation area for events
Reservations are made via email. Available to all Concordia affiliated members of the lab or groups including a Concordia member.
technician hours: (summer 2026)
Fridays: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
- Equipment bookings, project assistance, workshops.
- Drop-ins welcome, appointments encouraged.
- Appointments outside of these hours via email.
common questions
Here are a few answers to common questions about access and equipment.
Access cards
In order to be able to access the lab for station bookings outside of technician hours you need an access card (student ID) authorized via the following form. You must first be a member and be a graduate student, staff of faculty. Authorization takes ~1 week on average. Contact the technician for more information.
Using Paton Portal
Reservations are made via Patron Portal for the workstations, you should see "GEM Lab Workstations" checkout center, if you don't then contact the technician.
GEM equipment roster
Check out the equipment listing page.
Other resources on campus
Fine Arts Academic & Research Facilities (EV Building, Video+Sound resources), Post Image Lab (EV Building, Photography+Printing resources), CDA (EV Building, Undergrad+Graduate Video+Sound resources), Feminist Media Studio (Loyola Campus, Video+Sound+Installation resources.)