{"id":69,"date":"2022-06-10T14:25:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T18:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reservations\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:20:45","slug":"resources-rentals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reservations\/plan\/resources-rentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources &#038; Rentals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you book a location, the Reservations Office will provide you with important location-specific information to plan and support your event. Below are additional resources, both on-campus and off.<\/p>\n<h3>Campus Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Events &amp; Conferences<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Of course, we put ourselves at the top of the resource list! We hope all the information on this site and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/\">our departmental website<\/a> assist you in planning your event. We suggest you take time to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reservations\/guidelines\/know-before-you-reserve\/\">Know Before You Reserve<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reservations\/guidelines\/event-policies\/\">Policies<\/a> pages so you are educated about university guidelines for holding events on campus.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Catering on the Charles<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/catering\/\">Catering on the Charles<\/a>\u00a0provides all catered food and beverages and related services (such as table skirting) on the Charles River Campus. Please note that prices listed in the catering guide may not reflect charges for items such as additional waitstaff, specialty linens, and required taxes. Any amount charged by Catering on the Charles (such as administrative, service, delivery, labor, or other charge or fee), unless expressly designated as a tip or gratuity, is not for the benefit of any employee(s) and is not a tip or gratuity. Charges or fees other than those designated as tips or gratuities are not distributed to employees except where expressly stated otherwise in writing.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Learning &amp; Event Technology Services (LETS)<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/classrooms\/tech-support\/training\/media-support-services\/media-support-rates\/\">Learning &amp; Event Technology Services<\/a>\u00a0offers professional audio\/visual presentation, computer display, sound reinforcement and audio recording services for the Boston University community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Parking &amp; Transportation<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\">Parking &amp; Transportation Services<\/a> offers information about event parking accommodations and restrictions, as well as the University\u2019s parking regulations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Facilities Management<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/facilities\/\">Facilities Management<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>is responsible for the set-up of your event space as well as other facilities-related services that might be needed for the successful execution of your event (such as electrical, carpentry, trucking).\u00a0 You should meet the area manager of your event venue to discuss the particular needs of your event.\u00a0 To find the appropriate area manager,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/facilities\/request-services\/\">click here\u00a0<\/a>and type in the facility address.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sustainability<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/how-to\/host-a-sustainable-event\/\">Sustainability<\/a> is the campus initiative to \u201cgreen our campus\u201d.\u00a0Visit this site to find out more information about the eco-friendly choices being made at BU.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Disability &amp; Access Services<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/making-your-event-accessible%e2%80%af\/\">Disability &amp; Access Services<\/a>\u00a0assists the University in creating an accessible community where students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in their experiences at BU.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Police<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/services\/police-details\/\">BU Police<\/a>\u00a0provides information regarding the hiring of a paid police detail. Please email<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:budetail@bu.edu\">budetail@bu.edu<\/a> to arrange services.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Photography<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/marcom\/photography\/\">BU Photography<\/a>\u00a0documents the University\u2019s major events, campus developments, and student, faculty, and alumni achievements.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Productions<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/marcom\/video-bu-productions\/\">BU Productions<\/a> provides a variety of video needs, including single-camera archival recordings of lectures, symposia, and performances; multi-camera productions; and live webcasts in collaboration with the office of Networked Information Services.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Marketing &amp; Communications<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/marcom\/\">Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a>\u00a0offers a one-stop center for the development and production of top-quality web and print communications such as invitations, posters, and programs that effectively convey the Boston University brand.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Press<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/marcom\/press\/\">Press<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/marcom\/press\/\"><\/a> assists with any issues related to the news media including, event publicity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Musicians<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Hire <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/hire-a-student-musician\/\">BU student musicians<\/a> to perform at your events.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Equipment Rental<\/h3>\n<p>Many campus venues are equipped with the items needed for your event.\u00a0 However, there are times when equipment must be rented to complete your event equipment inventory;\u00a0 for rental orders less than $1,000, departments may contact external vendors directly.\u00a0 Approved vendors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakeventservices.com\/\/\">Peak Event Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bctent.com\/\">BC Tent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.camelotspecialevents.com\/\">Camelot Special Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eposterboards.com\/\">E Posterboards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For rental items in excess of $1,000, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\">BU Sourcing &amp; Procurement<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hotels<\/h3>\n<p>BU Sourcing &amp; Procurement offers advice when working with third-parties for offsite events or hotel room blocks, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sourcing\/wdyn\/events\/\">Sourcing<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you book a location, the Reservations Office will provide you with important location-specific information to plan and support your event. 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