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Accessibility: Harborside Library Sensory Map

Harborside Accessible Map V1

🏛️ JWU Harborside Library – Accessible Space Finder

Find library spaces that meet your needs. Use filters below to highlight different areas.

We're continuously refining this. This is the first stage, any feedback welcome.

Space Filters

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JWU Harborside Library Floor Plan
☀️ Windows / Natural Light
💡 Study Rooms (Adjustable)
🔇 Study Rooms (Privacy)
🤫 Zen Zone
🤫 Quiet Tables
🤫 Quiet Tables
🤫 Quiet (Upper Right)
🤫 Study Rooms
👥 Group Tables
👥 Group Tables
👥 Group Tables
👥 Study Rooms
📅 Study Rooms (Bookable)

How to Use This Map

Toggle filters to highlight areas. Combine multiple filters. Click a highlighted area for details.

Space Types & Features

☀️ Natural LightAreas with windows and daylight
💡 Adjustable LightingStudy rooms
🔇 Enhanced Visual/Audio PrivacyStudy rooms
🤫 Quiet StudyZen Zone, quiet tables & study rooms
👥 CollaborativeGroup tables & study rooms
📅 BookableStudy rooms

Accessibility Features in Detail

☀️ Natural Light Areas

Tables positioned near the east-facing windows provide abundant natural daylight, reducing eye strain and creating a more comfortable study environment.

Natural light area near windows

Benefits: Window light exposure, reduced need for artificial lighting, connection to outdoor environment, improved mood and focus.

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💡 Adjustable Lighting Spaces

Study rooms feature dimmable and controllable lighting fixtures, allowing users to customize brightness levels to their comfort.

Study room with adjustable lighting

Available in: All four study rooms. Each space has local switches for individual control.

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🔇 Enhanced Visual/Audio Privacy

Enclosed study rooms provide enhanced privacy with doors and partitions for reduced distractions. While not fully soundproof, these spaces offer significantly lower noise levels.

Private study room

Ideal for: Video calls, focused work requiring minimal distractions, small group discussions, sensory-sensitive individuals.

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🤫 Quiet Study Areas

The Zen Zone, quiet tables behind computers, the new upper-right quiet area, and study rooms are designated as quiet zones for silent, focused work.

Zen Zone quiet study area

Sensory-supportive resources including fidget toys and meditation cards are available in the Zen Zone and study rooms.

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👥 Collaborative Spaces

Multiple zones designed for group work and discussion, featuring flexible furniture arrangements and conversation-friendly atmospheres.

Collaborative space with group tables

Areas include: Center-top group tables, bottom group tables, east-side group tables, and study rooms when booked for groups.

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📅 Bookable Spaces

Reserve study rooms in advance through our online booking system to guarantee your preferred time slot.

Bookable study room

How to book: Use the LibCal room booking system accessible from the library homepage. Rooms can be reserved up to 2 weeks in advance.

Available rooms: Four study rooms located along the top of the library floor plan.

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