CMRC Children's Memorial Research Center
Instrument Sign-Up

MICROSCOPY AND IMAGING FACILITY - INSTRUMENT SIGN-UP


Sign-up reservations for instruments and computers in the Microscopy and Imaging Facility are now available on-line to all authorized and trained users who have access to the Children’s Memorial Hospital Outlook server.  To receive the required CMH username and password, contact a member of the CMRC Information Technology group. 

RULES FOR ON-LINE SIGN-UP

1.  During the normal workday period (8AM - 5PM), you may reserve no more than 2 hours of time on any particular microscope or computer in the facility.

2.  Do not sign up for a time that overlaps another user's session.

3.  Users more than 30 minutes late for their reserved time will have that reservation cancelled.

OUTLOOK-BASED RESERVATION

If you have a Children's Memorial Hospital e-mail account and are using a computer that IS connected to the CMH server and running Microsoft Outlook, use the links below to make a reservation.

Digital Darkroom
Leica Upright Microscope
Leica Inverted Microscope
Zeiss Confocal Microscope
Olympus Confocal Microscope
Multi-photon Microscope
JEOL Electron Microscope
Zeiss Off-line Computer Workstation
Fluoview Off-line Computer Workstation

SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS:  (These instructions are written for Microsoft Outlook 2003.  Depending on the version of Outlook you are using and the operating system of the computer, the directions may vary)

1. Check for an available time slot for that instrument on the day you wish to make a reservation (be sure to have the date correct).

NOTE: DO NOT make a reservation that overlaps another user’s existing reservation!

2. Click and drag to highlight the time period you wish to reserve, then right-click and select "New Appointment" from the pop-up menu.

       OR

Click "New" at the upper left of the calendar view.

3. In the "Subject" line of the appointment window, type your FULL NAME AND LABORATORY AFFILIATION (example: Jason Monroe/Bremer)

4. In the "Location" line, type in the PHONE EXTENSION where you can be reached.

5. Select the "Start Time" and "End Time" for your reservation.

6. Click on "Save and Close" at the top left of the window.

7. Check on the calendar view to verify your reservation.

8. To change or delete a reservation (you can only change or delete reservations that you made), double-click on the reservation on the calendar view, then make changes and click "Save and Close" OR click on the "X" on the toolbar to delete the reservation. Check the calendar view to verify your changes or deletion.

WEB-BASED RESERVATION

To access the web-based reservation calendars, you will need a username and password.  If you have a Children's Memorial Hospital account, use your username (without the @childrensmemorial.org) and your password.  If you do not have a Children's Memorial Hospital e-mail account, you must contact Jason Ruprecht at jruprecht@childrensmemorial.org to request an on-line scheduling account. 

Web-based Instrument Reservation Access

SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Log in with your CMH username (use "cmmc\<username>") and password.

2. Under the "Public" folders, click on the "+" in front of the "CMIER" folder, then the "+" in front of the "Microscopy and Imaging Sign-up" folder.

3. Choose the instrument for which you wish to reserve time.

4. Check for an available time slot for that instrument on the day you wish to make a reservation (be sure to have the date correct).

NOTE: DO NOT make a reservation that overlaps another user’s existing reservation!

5. Click "New" at the upper left of the calendar view.

6. In the "Subject" line of the appointment window, type your FULL NAME AND LABORATORY AFFILIATION (example: Jason Monroe/Bremer)

9. In the "Location" line, type in the phone extension where you can be reached.

10. Select the "Start Time" and "End Time" for your reservation.

NOTE: Any reservation that violates sign up limits may be deleted by the Microscopy and Imaging Facility staff.

11. Click on "Save and Close" at the top left of the window.

12. Check on the calendar view to verify your reservation.

13. To change or delete a reservation (you can only change or delete reservations that you made), double-click on the reservation on the calendar view, then make changes and click "Save and Close" OR click on the "X" on the toolbar to delete the reservation. Check the calendar view to verify your changes or deletion.