Who can request this service?
Faculty, Staff
Overview
Microsoft Bookings is a web-based appointment scheduling tool available through Langara's Office 365.
Key features:
- A 24/7/365 online solution for booking appointments - no calls necessary
- Automatic email confirmations and reminders.
- The ability to cancel or reschedule online.
- An easy way to add appointments to your existing Outlook calendar.
- The option to schedule via phone or in person, you can easily add appointments to Bookings manually from a computer or on a mobile device.
Common use cases:
- Office hours for teaching assistants or faculty.
- Appointments with staff for advising, support, consultations or technology support.
- Office hours for staff of a center, project, or group.
Upon receiving the request, Langara IT will create the MS Bookings Calendar (since creation is currently limited). Owners will be provided the custom URL for bookings access once the Bookings Calendar is created. The owner will now need to configure the Bookings Calendar and publish it.
Training:
Our IT Department recommends the following for assistance in deployment:
Additional video resource by LinkedIn Learning:
Before you make request
Please ensure you have the following information ready before you make the request:
- Calendar Name
- Calendar Description
After you make request
You will receive an email notification from the email system with a ticket number for reference. You may reply to the email if you have any further details or questions.
Upon completion of the request, you will receive an email from IT requesting that you confirm all is as requested.