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Reservation approvals

All cell sorter and operator bookings (for Training, Acquisition or Data Analysis) require FCF approval. Previously, these reservations were made in person, by email, or by phone with the Operator. Under the new system, phpScheduleIt will automate, streamline and accelerate this process. Generally, FCF staff will process approvals within 24 hours. In most cases, approvals will be granted as long as the resource is available and the operator does not have a time constraint or conflict. In those instances where the operator does not approve your booking - you will receive a system generated deletion notice. Usually the operator will also send you a personal e-mail indicating the reason for declining your booking request.

Reservations requiring approval will be yellow-highlighted (Approval Pending) in "My Reservations" on your home page and in the "Bookings" calendar until they have been approved. No one else will be permitted to book a resource during the "Approval Pending" period. Once approved, a reservation will change color (yellow to blue) in the "Bookings" calendar and you will receive an e-mail confirmation. FCF staff may be required to adjust your reservation request by shifting the time forward or back to accommodate their schedule. If this change is not acceptable to you, you may delete the reservation.

Please note that that booking the resource and equipment operator are separate transactions in the software. Your resource reservation will show on the calendar even if it has not been approved and whether or not the operator booking has been approved. However, all reservations requiring an operator are technically pending until the operator approves the reservation.