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--- howto:calendar [2015/01/06 16:20] – kenny
+++ howto:calendar [2022/06/23 11:17] (current) – fix calendar link at top kenny
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-The booking system and list of events is [[http://www.electronclub.org/calendar]]:
+The booking system and list of events is https://www.electronclub.org/calendar :
-All [[:join|Electron Club Members]] may book the room, the [[:what_is_the_electron_club]] page gives an overview of what the space can be used for.
+**If you have any questions regarding the room usage and booking procedure please email the members list or [[:contact|contact us]]**.
-**To allow for the migration to the new system during January 2015 please consult the [[http://www.electronclub.org/oldcalendar/month.php|old booking system]] to see if the room is free. From February 1st the new system is considered authoritive.**
+All [[:join|Electron Club Members]] may book the room, the [[:what_is_the_electron_club]] page gives an overview of what the space can be used for. Regarding signing the key in and out, please follow the procedure outlined in [[howto:workshops_and_classes|Workshops and Classes]].
-To make a booking you need an account in the booking system, if you don't have an account please [[:booking_account_request|request one]]. The account is so that people can see who made the booking and can contact them if necessary. You should not share your account details with anyone else.
+To make a booking you need an account in the booking system, if you don't have an account please [[:booking_account_request|request one]]. The account is so that people can see who made the booking and can contact them if necessary. **You should not share your account details with anyone else**.
 While any number of people associated with a group that uses the room may have an account, groups may find it easier to nominate a specific person do manage their bookings. This can help avoid situations where everyone thinks someone else made the room booking
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   - You will now be presented with a form to fill in describing your booking and the time it is form
     - The //Brief description// and //Group booked by// fields are compulsory however it is very helpful to other members and potential attendees to fill in the //Full description// to let people know in more detail what the event is
+    - When filling in the description it's important that the listing makes sense to everyone. If you use acronyms should be explained. Ensure the description makes sense to someone who knows nothing about your group.
+    - The //Name of Group making the booking// field **should be completed with the name of the group** making the booking **not the name of the person making the booking**. Ensure you include a link to your group page in the description. To create a groups page [[howto:createagroup|follow this guide]].
     - The //Start// and //End// fields are used to specify the start and end of the booking
     - The //Type// of bookings is normally "internal"
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     - Then click //save//
-An email about the booking will now be automatically sent to the members mailinglist
+An email about the booking will now be automatically sent to the members mailing list, please feel free to send a more descriptive email to the mailing list to invite other members along.
 If you need to edit a booking you have created
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 Further information can be found in the booking system's [[http://www.electronclub.org/calendar/help.php|help]] section.
+====== How do I change my password? ======
+Follow these steps to change your calendar system password:
+  - Login to the [[http://www.electronclub.org/calendar/|calendar]] as normal.
+  - At the top right it displays your name, a 'Log out' button and a link titled '[[http://www.electronclub.org/calendar/edit_users.php?datatable=1|User List]]'. Click 'User List'.
+  - Find yourself on the user list either by searching or scrolling through the pages. Once you find your username click it.
+  - This will present the 'Edit User' section where you can change your password.
+Please note, you can only change your own password.