Service overview
The Video conferencing service allows you to communicate in real time via video using one of the facilities below.
Note: These facilities can be used for teaching purposes and are supported by IT Services. See the FAQ section for other rooms on campus with video conference capabilities not supported by IT Services.
Macdonald Campus video conference room
Raymond Bldg, Room R3-045
Room Capacity: 43
The Macdonald campus video conferencing facilities are equipped with a Tandberg C90 and are compliant with IP H.323 standards.
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Arts W120 video conference room
853 Sherbrooke St. West,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2K6
Room Capacity: 108
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Education 129 video conference room
3700 McTavish St.,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1K2
Room Capacity: 96
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Who can use it
McGill faculty, staff, students and affiliates can book these rooms for teaching and learning purposes related to official McGill courses.
How to request & access the service
To book one of these rooms, refer to Room Booking Procedures on the Class Scheduling website.
If you are a first time user and would like training, before booking the facility, contact the IT Service Desk to coordinate a training session. Training needs to be arranged well in advance of your video conference date.
Cost
There is no cost for this service.
Availability
Booking of rooms is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Hours of availability for each room will be confirmed through the room booking procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there other video conference facilities at McGill?
There are other private video conferencing rooms at McGill, booked and managed exclusively by the units who own them. To reserve one of these rooms, please contact the unit's administrator.
If you are hosting an event, conference, or seminar, contact Communications and External Relations. They also have a multimedia facility dedicated for video conferencing and a broadcast studio available for filming, media interviews and webcasts.
Is there a web conferencing service?
If you are looking for a complete web collaboration tool that includes video, view Web conferencing: choosing the right solution.
Best practices and policies
None available
Training and documentation
If you are a first time user and would like training, before booking the facility, contact the IT Service Desk to coordinate a training session. Training needs to be arranged well in advance of your video conference date.
Support
Contact the IT Service Desk for questions about this service.
Note that on site support is not available.