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What is the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center?
Housed on the second floor of the Orlando Public Library, the Melrose Center is a hub for Technology, Innovation and Creativity. Functional areas include an Audio Production Studio, a Video Production Studio, a Photo Studio, a Fab Lab, a Simulation Lab, a Conference Room, Creative Workspaces and...
How can Orange County Library District Residents access the Common Areas of the Melrose Center?
Orange County Library district resident (excludes Cities of Winter Park and Maitland) and Orange County property owners can access the Center by having an Orange County Library card in good standing. The cardholder must have a recent photo on the account, date of birth entry and valid e-mail...
Do Property Owner Cardholders have the same access as O.C. Library cardholders?
Yes. See Common Areas Access Table for further details.
Can I use the computers in the Melrose Center to write emails or letters?
Computers are only to be used for working on projects associated with Melrose Center type activities such as video, audio, graphic design and photo editing. Users cannot use these computers to read emails, write letters, browse the Internet and social networking sites such as Facebook or to watch...
What if I'm a Maitland or Winter Park Reciprocal Borrower or an Out-of-County Resident and I want to use the Common Areas of the Melrose Center?
These users will begin by scheduling a free Melrose Center General Orientation. At the end of the orientation, they receive a Melrose Center card at no cost. Melrose cardholders will use the card number associated with their Melrose Center card to reserve computers in the common area, sign up for...
Can PC Pass holders use the Melrose Center and Studios?
No. PC Pass will only provide access to the public computers at branch libraries and on the 4th floor of the Orlando Public Library.
How do I book and pay for a Studio or for extra sessions?
To book and make payment, call 407.835.7323 or go to the Melrose Center for assistance.
Is there an Age Requirement to Use the Various Spaces in the Center?
To use the editing workstations, cardholders must be 18 years or older. To reserve any of the studios, cardholders must be 18 years or older. Cardholders under 18 years old must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (18+ years of age) at all times. Users under 18 years of age must be...
How can Orange County Library Cardholders Book Studio time?
To use the Audio Production Studio, the Video Production Studio, or the Photo Studio, there are some additional steps. After the initial General Orientation, users must then attend a Studio Access Orientation so they get acquainted with the equipment and the operations of the studio.
Do I still need to attend the Orientations if I already know how to use the software and equipment in the studios?
All users who plan to book the studio will need to attend the Studio Access Orientation and conduct an assessment to demonstrate proficiency. If proficiency is not met, Library staff reserves the right to refer users for further Studio Equipment Training.
Can Maitland or Winter Park reciprocal borrowers or an Out-of-County Resident use the Studios in the Melrose Center?
All users who plan to book the studio will need to attend the Studio Access Orientation and conduct an assessment to demonstrate proficiency. If proficiency is not met, Library staff reserves the right to refer users for further Studio Equipment Training. There is a fee schedule for Maitland,...
Can Orange County Fee Cardholders use the Melrose Center and Studios?
Yes. Fee cards apply to Melrose Center services. Fee card holders must take the Melrose Center General Orientation to have access to Melrose Center computers, sound booths and editing bays. Additional training is required to access studios, simulators and makerspace equipment.
Is advanced registration required for the General Orientation?
The General Orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.  There are two ways to take the General Orientation. You can take the OnDemand General Orientation at your convenience. You can register to take a live General Orientation led by Melrose...
Can users walk in to use the Simulators?
Yes. Users must first attend the General Orientation and a simulator-specific Orientation and Assessment. For example, if they wish to book the Flight Simulator, they must attend the Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment, users become eligible to...
Can users use the Digital Media Wall?
Yes, after they attend the General Orientation. Use is free to Orange County Resident Library Card Holders for one 3 hour session per day. Melrose cardholders pay $25 for one 3 hour session per day.

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