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 111

• Located on first floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology plus VHS
• Phone extension: x2062
• Invite techsuiteGL111@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 111A

• Located on first floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology plus VHS
• Phone extension: x2061
• Invite techsuiteGL111A@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 112

• Located on first floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology
• Phone extension: currently unavailable
• Invite techsuiteGL112@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 112A

• Located on first floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology
• Phone extension: currently unavailable
• Invite techsuiteGL112A@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 121

• Located on first floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology
• Phone extension: x2701
• Invite techsuiteGL121@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 206

• Located on second floor
• Features: slightly larger room; standard technology plus speakerphone
• Phone extension: x2133
• Invite techsuiteGL206@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 212

• Located on second floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology
• Phone extension: x2407
• Invite techsuiteGL212@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 217

• Located on second floor
• Features: standard room; standard technology
• Phone extension: x2444
• Invite techsuiteGL217@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 302A

• Located on third floor
• Features: natural light from outside window; standard size; standard technology plus VHS
• Phone extension: x2448
• Invite techsuiteGL302A@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

Tech Suite 302B

• Located on third floor
• Features: natural light from outside window; standard size; standard technology plus VHS
• Phone extension: x2449
• Invite techsuiteGL302B@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite. 

Tech Suite 316 

• Located on third floor
• Features: slightly larger room; standard technology
• Phone extension: currently unavailable
• Invite techsuiteGL316@wpi.edu as a meeting room to reserve this tech suite.

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 15 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.

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.