Tech Suites

About Our Tech Suites

Our Tech Suites are the perfect place for group collaboration; supported by the latest technology, they create an environment conducive to productive interaction and the exchange of ideas. These private work areas offer a wonderful opportunity for users to consult in small groups, meet with advisors, work together on group projects, and engage in research consultations. You are invited to reserve one by telephone, online, or in-person. 

How to Reserve a Tech Suite

You may request a reservation for a Tech Suite in person at the Information Desk during library hours or by contacting a staff member at +1-508-831-5410.

Reservations may be also be made through the MS Outlook calendar. You will need to invite the room you'd like to reserve as indicated below. Click on the video below to learn more.

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Equipment Available in our Tech Suites  

Our 11 Tech Suites are designed to comfortably support your needs. They can accommodate groups of

up to 8 and come equipped with the following standard technology:

• 50" plasma display
• Dedicated networked PC
• Four network ports in the pop-up receptacles as well as wireless coverage for the entire room
• Ability to connect two additional laptops using ports in the pop-up receptacles on the desk
• Whiteboard
• Telephone connection
  • Please Note:
    • These phones can only call campus extensions, local numbers, and toll-free numbers.
    • These rooms do not allow direct calling. For outside calls to reach Tech Suite phones, call +1-508-831-5410 and Information Desk staff will transfer your call.

Additional equipment may be checked out separately for up to three hours at the Information Desk:

• Network cables ($15 replacement charge each)
• VGA cables ($20 replacement charge each)
• Whiteboard kit containing 1 dry eraser and 2 markers ($10 replacement fee)
• Webcam and microphone

To report technical problems, please contact the Academic Technology Center (ATC) at x5220. Please also let library staff know of any problems so that we can alert other Tech Suite users.

Information on Individual Tech Suites

 

Tech Suite	Location	Features	Phone extension	Invite Tech Suite as a room through Outlook
111	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology with VHS	2062	Library Tech Suite 111
111A	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology with VHS	2061	Library Tech Suite 111A
112	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2063	Library Tech Suite 112
112A	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2064	Library Tech Suite 112A
120	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology		Library Tech Suite 120
121	First floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2701	Library Tech Suite 121
206A	Second (main) floor	Shared room with 206B;Standard technology		Library Tech Suite 206A
206B	Second (main) floor	Shared room with 206A;Standard technology		Library Tech Suite 206B
212	Second (main) floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2407	Library Tech Suite 212
217	Second (main) floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2444	Library Tech Suite 217
316	Third floor	Standard room;Standard technology	2066	Library Tech Suite 316

 

 

Policies and Procedures

Only WPI faculty, staff, and students may reserve and occupy these suites for activities of an academic nature.

• The suites are intended for use by groups of two or more - not as individual private study spaces.
• Each suite may be reserved for up to three hours per group, a limit which will be strictly enforced. Longer periods of time will be permitted only on an as-available basis.
• Overdue fines on room retained beyond time reserved: $1 a minute.
• The reservation for a Tech Suite may be deleted if not retrieved within 10 minutes of the scheduled time.
• Use of the suites is available during the Library's normal business hours. To allow Library staff sufficient time to secure the building, this room will close 30 minutes before the rest of the building.
• The door must remain closed and the room locked when not in use.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the room at any time.
• Users must retrieve a key from the Information Desk to access the reserved suite and return the key when finished with the room.
  • You will need your WPI ID to check out the key for the Tech Suite you have reserved.
  • The person responsible for the key is also financially responsible for any damage to the room or equipment. ($50 replacement fee for key and replacement of lock)
  • Keys may NOT be taken out of the building.
• All group members must leave the room at the end of the reserved time.

For additional information on reserving or using any one of our Tech Suites, visit us at the Information Desk or call us at +1-508-831-5410.