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Clemson University Electron Microscope Facility
User Policy for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2004

I. CUBO 316S (IDO’S)/SCHEDULING SCOPE TIME

1. Everyone entering the Facility will have on file a current inter-departmental order form (CUBO 316). Please have the form faxed to 656-2466 attention Dayton Cash. This form must be in the EM Lab before users can sign up for scope time or obtain any supplies.

2. Users will only be allowed to sign up for one two hour slot of time per day, with a maximum of 2 slots per week. You can sign up in person or by phone, use 656-2465, with either Dayton or Donald.

3. Users will not be allowed to give their scope time to other users--if you cannot use your time, you must cancel it.

4. If you have to cancel your time, you must do so 24 hours before your scheduled time. If you fail to cancel by that time, you will be charged for the time reserved.

5. The time slots you sign up for are to be used as scope time. If you need to prepare samples before getting on the scope, do it ahead of time. If you use your scope time to prepare samples, you will be charged for the full reserved time.

6. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, you will be canceled and billed for the total reserved time.
7. Schedule your time wisely you will be charged for the full reserved time even if
It is not fully utilized.


II. INSTRUCTION

1. The CU E.M. Lab is a teaching facility. Each user will be instructed on how to use the E.M. Lab equipment she/he will need. Once initial instruction is complete, the user will then be responsible for her/his own work.

2. Only the E.M. staff is authorized to train users. Students are not to teach anyone!

III. CHEMICAL WAVERS

1. All users must sign and return a waver concerning all the chemicals in the EM Lab. Ask the staff about disposal and handling of these chemicals.

IV. CHARGES

1. There will be a charge for all billable supplies used in the facility. Charges will be billed to the user's department once a month. Supplies can only be obtained from the staff—do not open cabinets or desks without prior permission from the staff. Please respect our system and our privacy.

2. Users will be charged an hourly rate for scope time. Prevailing rates may be obtained by calling 656-2465

V. AFTER HOURS USE OF THE FACILITY

1. Approved persons may use the facility after hours. Please see staff concerning this policy so one may receive card access. Access cards are to be used by the owner and no one else. Be aware the security cameras are operating at all times for your safety.

2. Everyone using the facility after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends must be on the computer file to enter. Only persons with valid cards are allowed access, no visitors allowed.


VI. PROBLEMS WITH THE EQUIPMENT

1. Problems involving any of the equipment must be reported to the staff; this will help ensure speedy repairs. Please do not attempt to repair equipment on your own.

2. Problems after hours: Turn equipment off or at least turn the filament off. Leave a note on the machine for the lab personnel.


The E.M. Lab staff realizes that rules cannot be upheld all of the time; therefore, exceptions can be made under reasonable circumstances. The staff will determine what is and isn't reasonable.
Please let the staff know if you have any questions concerning these policies. Also, please pay attention to all signs posted around the lab. They apply to everyone.

 


Electron Microscope Facility -- Clemson Research Park -- Clemson, SC 29634 -- Email: joanh@clemson.edu or ecash@clemson.edu.

Last Updated: September 30, 2008

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