Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium, and method for scheduling use of a resource based on a resource type and of assigning the resource to an appointment are provided. A resource type definition defining first characteristics of a resource type is received. An appointment type definition defining third characteristics of an appointment type is received. Appointment parameters associated with an appointment to schedule are received. The appointment parameters include the appointment type and the resource type to be used in conducting the appointment. The appointment is scheduled for a date and a time window using a number of resources of the resource type available on the date and during the time window and information associated with previously scheduled appointments. After scheduling the appointment, a resource of the resource type is assigned to the scheduled appointment.