Whenever possible, you will be allowed to use this equipment to support your learning in Psychology. Some of it is expensive, and you should always expect to sign for it. Ask for permission before taking equipment out of the University because of restrictions on insurance coverage. In the Psychology Department great value is attached to openness to students, but lecturers cannot be continuously available to because of these other demands. If you want to see a lecturer or tutor, first find out when their office hours are.
Lecturers often signal availability by leaving their door open.
If the matter is urgent and doors are not open, and it's outside office hours, then try to make an appointment by phone, or send an e-mail message. In cases of real emergency if you can't locate the lecturer you want, go to Field Chairs first, then try any member of the Psychology Department whom you can find. If you do have a real problem, anyone will be glad to help. Not all students will share their priorities, but it will help in communicating with lectures if you realise that they are fairly committed folk who expect students to take the discipline seriously. This doesn t mean that humour and levity are not allowed, but don t expect too much sympathy if you let slip that work has been neglected because of your hectic social life.