Study Pod Description | Laurier Library

Study pods at the Waterloo Campus library are enclosed booths for learning tasks that require some level of speaking, such as on-line group meetings. Descriptions of the pods are provided so you can determine if they meet your needs.

Exterior of 3 study pods along edge of wall on 7th floor. Description of pods follows at heading 2 Interior of a pod with door open. A shelf and light above. Description of pods follows at heading 2

A hand opening the glass door with two fingers. Description of pods follows at heading 2 Study pod showing chair, desk, and a step from floor to interior. Description of pods follows at heading 2

Pods 7P1, 7P2, & 7P3

Pod Signage
- Braille pod numbers on exterior. 7P2 is incorrectly brailled as 7P6
Pod numbering
- 7P1: southmost, closest to Albert Street
- 7P2: middle
- 7P3: nearest the elevator
Entering/exiting
- Door width is 40 inches
- 3.5 inch step into/out of the pod
- No railing or bars for stability
- No turning radius for wheelchairs
- See caution below
Door
- Doors are made of transparent glass and so are easy to open
- Doors open with finger grip rather than lever or knob
- Doors have no lock
Interior
- Pods are 6 feet 11 inches tall
- Pods are 40 inches wide by 40 inches deep
- With chair, enough space for a backpack
- No coat hanger
Furnishing
- Simple desk chair
- Fixed desk surface, non-height adjustable (14 inches deep and 30 inches wide)
- Two power outlets
- One USB port for charging
Noise
- Fan emits a noticeable white noise hum
Lighting
- One ceiling light present
- Lighting can not be turned on or off (it turns on by motion)
Emergency
- 7P1: Strobe fire alarm is close and flashes should be visible from the pod

Cautions

Entering/exiting:
- There is no high contrast marker for the edge
Emergency
- 7P2 and 7P3: Flashes from strobe fire alarm may not be visible from within these pods

Reservations

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