Request Access to Carousel Digital Signage

Questions

  • How do I get access to post content to a digital sign?
  • How do I become a Carousel publisher for my department?
  • How do I request a Carousel Cloud account?
  • Who can request access to digital signage?
  • How do I get permission to publish to my department's display?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty and staff who need to publish content to a department's digital display through Carousel Cloud. Access is granted per zone or display, so your account gives you permission to publish to the display your department manages.

Resolution

  1. Open the Service Catalog.
  2. Find the Digital Signage Access Request offering.
  3. Submit the request, including your department and the display or zone you need to publish to.
  4. Once your request is approved, you receive a Carousel publishing account with permission for your department's zone. You can then sign in and begin creating content.
Important: The dedicated Service Catalog request for digital signage access is being finalized. Until it is available, request access by contacting the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030 or by submitting a general request through the Service Catalog.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

 

 

AI-assisted content: This article was drafted with the assistance of an AI writing tool and reviewed by Bowdoin IT staff for accuracy.
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