Education Support Services

Education Support Services in the Science Center is located on the basement level, room B02.  The office is open Monday through Thurs. 8am-10pm and Friday 8am-5pm during the fall and spring semesters, and Monday through Friday 8am-5pm during the summer semester.   ESS provides the following services:  computer and video projection, audio and video recording, tele and videoconferencing, and live sound system reinforcement.  ESS technicians are also available to provide training on any of the installed audio visual equipment in the building.  Per policy directed by the FAS Administration, equipment and labor is provided free of charge exclusively to FAS courses or course related activities that are restricted to the members of the course.  AV services for other events will incur equipment and labor charges. 

To request AV support for a class or event, or to schedule an equipment training session, please contact the Prep Room at 495-5357 or send an email to ess@fas.harvard.edu .

For information about FAS learning spaces, their physical features, media capabilities, and contracts, visit the ESS RoomBook Knowledge-base.

Videoconferencing

Education Support Services is responsible for videoconference equipment operation.  Point-to-point connection to remote locations is made with an IP (internet) connection.  Dual stream video and computer image transmit and receive capabilities exists in all rooms.  There is no charge to FAS classes requiring videoconference support.  All other groups and events requesting videoconference services will incur equipment and labor charges.  All room requests must be made through building scheduling.  ESS requires at least 10 days notice for all requests.  To request videoconference equipment and technician services, please contact the Education Support Services main office, at 495-9460 or send an email to ess@fas.harvard.edu.