Description of 5th, 6th, and 7th Floors, Waterloo Campus Library

Description follows for blind and partially sighted

The 5th, 6th, and 7th floors have lots of shelving of books. It also has mixed study spaces, such as group study rooms, individual study rooms, a quiet study area, and study carrells all around the perimeter of the each floor.

Status

Last checked: June 2nd, 2023

Study Areas

Individual Study Rooms (for Students Registered with the ALC)

An image of a typical private study room with a chair and desk. The desk has drawers. There is a tall, narrow window next to door. Braille room number is on glass window, 2 o'clock from door handle. Rooms will vary slightly.

Each of the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors have individual study rooms that can be booked online
These rooms are dedicated to students registered with the Accessible Library Centre
Fuller descriptions of each study room on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors are available

Group Study Rooms

A group study room with two tables pressed together to create a large table. Moveable chairs are around it with a few more chairs against of wall. A monitor is mounted on the wall with a cable onto a table. There is a window from the study room into the hallway

There are two group study rooms on each of the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors, which can be booked online
The rooms have tables that can seat eight
Each room has a large monitor fixed on the wall
Chairs and table layout placement can be changed
The door does not have an automatic door opener
A wall has a window to the interior of the library

Quiet Study Desks (grouped)

A cluster of about 20 study carrels, grouped into rows of four. The desks surfaces are empty. There are partitions between the desks for privacy.

In the interiors of the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors have a quiet study area with rows of individual study desks.
The desks do not have workstations
Desks are separated by vertical partitions for privacy
Power outlets are located ADD LOCATION

Quiet Study Desks (along Perimeter)

A line of study carrels along the outer wall of the library. These desks have two drawers on the right side. There are partitions on the left and right side of these desks, however, these desks are arranged face front to back with other desk. They are still separated by a partition for privacy.

Around the perimeters of the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors are individual study desks
The sides of the desk have vertical partitions that offers some privacy and reduces visual distractions
Towards the back of the desk, at the top, is a surface that has a light and a power outlet

Study Pods (7th floor only)

Three private study pods. These are like phone booths offering an enclosed place to sit with a book or laptop. The door is glass and light weight to open. It has a little step up of a few inches.

The 7th floor has three individual study pods with closable doors for even more quiet study.
Study pods must be booked online
A more detailed description of the pods is available

Amenities

Photocopier
Bulletin Board
Two standard washroom facilities
Single-user, accessible washroom (example from main floor)