Accessible Quiet Study Room

Much of the library's quiet study space is located in hard-to-reach places on the 5th floor of Centennial Hall; the 1970's construction created a number of loft mezzanine areas that are only accessible via spiral staircases. 

The purpose of this room is to increase the provision of quiet  space in the library for students who are unable to utilize the areas on the 5th floor. It is intended for UWinnipeg students with accessibility needs, although users are not required to register with Accessibility Services. This was a response to feedback received from UWSA and Accessibility Services. 

Accommodations

• Automatic door opener
• 3 height-adjustable tables with digital controls
• 1 adjustable Tempur-Pedic office chair
• 1 couch
• 2 standard library chairs
• Touch lamps 
• A large window, with adjustable shade controls
• An emergency phone
• Power outlets

Rules

• This room is to be used by registered UWinnipeg students only.
• This room is not bookable; use of the space is first-come, first-served.
• This room is a shared working space for individual study; up to 5 patrons may use it at any time, but not for group work.
• Cooperation with and respect for other users is expected. Please ask other users in the room before adjusting the blinds or lighting levels.
• Furniture (aside from the wheeled chair) should not be moved.
• This room is a Silent Study Zone. Conversations are not allowed, phones must be on silent, and other noises must be kept to a minimum.
• This room is not soundproof, and the area immediately outside is a Collaborative Zone. Some noise, including classroom instruction, may bleed through. Staff are not able to intervene unless the noise levels become unreasonable for the Collaborative Zone.
• Food and beverages are permitted in this room. Students are required to clean up after themselves, including wiping down surfaces and disposing of refuse in the appropriate bins. Food with strong odours and noisy wrappers should not be consumed in this room out of respect for other users.
• This room is not actively monitored by library staff. Students may seek assistance at the reference and circulation desks. In the event of an emergency, students may use the phone in the room to contact the circulation desk.
• The phone in this room will only complete calls made to the circulation desk and is for emergencies only. Non-emergency requests will not be fulfilled.
• Please be willing to limit your time in this room to ensure other students have an opportunity to use the space.
• This room is open whenever the library is open and must be vacated at closing time.
• Users of this room are subject to the Respectful Work and Learning Environment policy.
• Violation of these rules or any University policy may result in loss of library privileges.