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  • 1.  Reservation solution for small number of spaces

    Posted 12-21-2022 10:42
    Hi folks-
    An academic department reached out to me looking for ideas for a reservation platform to help in reserving three classrooms and one multipurpose space in a building. They were interested in EMS but I think it's far too complex for their needs. I am not sure if anyone knows of a "smaller" platform that might do the trick?

    Their needs are fairly minimal:
    - all spaces come "as is" so there's no equipment booking needs
    - a limited number of student organizations, internal departments, and a few program partners have booking access
    - they do not need functionality to manage catering, audio-visual, or other event "extras"

    I'm wondering if you all are aware of different platforms that might be a good fit? I suggested Mazevo as an alternative, but if there are other ideas please share!

    Thanks in advance,

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    Jeff Pelletier, MA, MBOE, LSSBB
    Ohio Union Director
    The Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH
    614-292-3290
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  • 2.  RE: Reservation solution for small number of spaces

    Posted 12-21-2022 12:06

    When discussing items of this nature with academic departments, we have recommended using either our our email system or a simple web form. I really like the web form that our physics department uses, here is a link: https://uwm.edu/physics/contact-us/conference-room-reqest/ 

    On their web form, you can see links to outlook for each of their reservable rooms.

    Mike  



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    Mike Schmit
    Interim Director
    University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
    Milwaukee WI
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