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==Reserve a room/resource via a calendar event==
==Reserve a room/resource via a calendar event==
# Login to your RCS Google Calendar at http://calendar.riverdale.edu
 
# Create a new event by either clicking and dragging in the calendar or by clicking the large, red '''Create Event''' button on the left side of the calendar screen
#Login to your RCS Google Calendar at http://calendar.riverdale.edu
#* [[Image:Google Calendar Edit event.jpg|thumbnail]]If you choose to create an event by clicking and dragging, click on '''Edit Event''' to go to the screen where you can reserve a room. <br clear="all">
#Create a new event by either clicking and dragging in the calendar or by clicking the large, red '''Create Event''' button on the left side of the calendar screen
# [[Image:Google Calendar Time range.jpg|thumbnail]]In the '''Create Event''' screen, check the time range on your event - if you have a 50 minute period, you may have to manually type your period's end time in the end time box.
#In the '''Create Event''' pop-up, check the time range on your event - if you have a 50 minute period, you may have to manually type your period's end time in the end time box.
# Check the repeating status of your event. If this event will be happening weekly, daily or biweekly, take advantage of the '''Repeat''' check box.<br clear="all">
#Check the repeating status of your event. If this event will be happening weekly, daily or biweekly, take advantage of the '''Repeat''' functionality by clicking on the "Does not repeat" text.
#[[Image:Google Calendar Select rooms.jpg|thumbnail]]Once you are sure your dates and times are correct, you can begin adding a room/resource to your event.  To do this, Click on the '''Rooms''' link on the right side of the '''Create Event''' page. <br clear="all">
#Once you are sure your dates and times are correct, you can begin adding a room/resource to your event.  To do this, Click on the '''Rooms''' link in the location box. <br clear="all">[[File:GCal Create Event.png]]
# To search for your room/resource, you may either click on the campus you need and scroll through the available rooms/resources, or you may use the search bar to search for its name.
#Your Event popup will bring you to a room selection screen. Use either the search box or the Campus Carats to look for your available room. <br clear="all">[[File:GCal Room Search.png]]
#*[[Image:Google Calendar type room name to search.jpg|thumbnail]]Note the '''Show only available''' check box - if this box is checked, your list will only display available rooms/resources.  If you wish to see '''all''', even if they are not available, uncheck this box.<br clear="all">
#Once you find the room/resource you want to book and it is available, click on the name of the room to add it to your event.
# [[Image:Google Calendar rooms click to add.jpg|thumbnail]]Once you find the room/resource you want to book and it is available, click the '''Add''' link next to the room/resource name to add it to your event. Doing this should fill in the location field to your event as well.<br clear="all">
#Use the "Back" arrow next to "All Rooms and Resources" to return to your event and to save and complete creating it.<br clear="all">


===The room/resource I'm looking for doesn't show up!===
===The room/resource I'm looking for doesn't show up!===
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