How to Request Equipment in Reftab

To request advanced audiovisual gear, please follow the steps outlined below.

  1. In a browser, navigate to the Reftab login page. Enter your Colby email address and click on Login with single sign-on. Proceed through any Okta verification steps.
  2. You will see a list of item categories, which will vary depending on your access level. If you do not see expected items, please email acit_video@colby.com to have your permissions reviewed.

    Click on the category of equipment you would like to reserve.
  3. Select a specific desired item. Within each specific item, you can see a reservation calendar.
  4. If the item is available during your desired time line, click on Add to Cart in the upper right of the page.
  5. Continue to add items to your cart until you have chosen all the gear necessary to complete your project.
  6. At the top of the page, click on the Shopping Cart icon. It may be stashed inside the Menu indicated by three lines.
  7. Fill out the reservation form for your items and click on Submit Reservation.
    • Pickup Time — This is the date which you expect to pick it up
    • Return Time — This is the date which you expect to return it
    • Course Number or Professor's Name — The course or professor linked to this project
    • Additional Details — Any other pertinent information to the rental. The more information, the easier it is for us to assist your project!
  8. You will see a confirmation on the website. An email will be sent to you once the equipment is ready to be picked up.
  9. To review your full reservation, click on My Items and Reservations.
  10. Bring your Colby ID and Phone (if possible). You will be emailed a copy of the Rental Agreement to sign when you arrive to pick up your gear.
    Equipment Checkout is located in Gordon Center room 171.
    Our regular semester hours are 12 - 8pm on Monday - Friday.
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