HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center Technology and VideoTitle: Senior Center Technology and Video (SCTV)
Date of Current Version: June 2019
Replaces Version: August 2011
Background
Senior Center Technology and Video (SCTV) is a program that serves as a hub for technology learning and
practice within the Senior Center. SCTV engages volunteers of all ages, supports and enhances technology
literacy among older adults, and fosters intergenerational connections and collaboration.
Through SCTV, Center staff and volunteers provide technology and video-based services to older adults
and the community at large, including drop-in tech help sessions, one-on-one technology mentoring, video
to DVD transfer services, and commissioned video production and photography services. Staff and
volunteers also produce video content to promote Center programs and services, explore topics of
interest to older adults, and share authentic perspectives on aging. SCTV videos are shared with the
community via the internet and local cable access channels.
Video Production and Programming
1. Video content produced with SCTV equipment and/or disseminated via SCTV-managed outlets
(e.g. The Center’s YouTube account, SCTV programming slots on cable access channels) must
support this mission and goals of The Center and fit within the scope of The Center’s video
production and programming priorities.
2. Center staff determines which video content is suitable to share publicly via SCTV-managed
outlets. Decisions are based on whether content is consistent with The Center’s mission and
goals, and whether the production quality meets appropriate technical standards.
3. Once completed, SCTV videos are maintained in a digital and/or physical archive for historical
reference. DVD copies of archived SCTV programs may be ordered for a fee.
Equipment
1. All equipment housed at The Center and used by SCTV volunteers and staff is protected against
loss due to fire, negligence, theft, and vandalism under insurance coverage provided by the City
of Iowa City.
2. SCTV equipment shall only be used by Senior Center staff, designated Center volunteers, and
City of Iowa City Cable Television staff.
3. Check-out of SCTV equipment by volunteers must be appropriately requested and documented.
Off-site use and multi-day loans of SCTV equipment must be approved in advance by SCTV staff
or the community outreach specialist. At the discretion of Center staff, permission to check out
SCTV equipment may be denied.
4. SCTV equipment shall not be available for personal use or financial gain.
Administration
Immediate oversight is provided by the community outreach specialist and the video production
specialist. SCTV volunteers take an active role in planning special projects and determining which
programs to record and share. The coordinator has final authority over SCTV’s operational budget,
equipment purchases, handling of controversial content, and new program areas.
Approved by the Senior Center Commission on: 7/18/2019