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Iwasaki Library IDEAS

This LibGuide provides a central access point for library projects, events, and resources that contribute to the IDEAS mission.
Left: built-in desk with iMac, scanner, task light, and black roller chair. Right: green rocking chair, green beanbag chair, and warm standing lamp

The Sensory Friendly Study Room, viewed from outside

An image of the Adaptive Workstation computer and the connected scanner. The computer is running Kurzweil 3000 version 20.

The Adaptive Technology Workstation

Sensory Friendly Study Room

In Summer 2022, the Iwasaki Library constructed a brand new study room in response to ACCESS Student Disability Union’s 2021 Advocacy Project. Located in Walker room 336 (to the right of the Service Desk in the main library), the Sensory Friendly Study Room includes:

  • dimmable overhead lights
  • standing lamp
  • light-therapy lamp
  • task light
  • white noise machine
  • rocking chair
  • bean bag chair
  • rolling stool

The sensory friendly room is available on a drop-in basis and cannot be booked in advance.

The Sensory Friendly Study Room also houses the library's Adaptive Technology Workstation. This workstation includes:

  • flatbed scanner
  • software that reads scanned or electronic text aloud (Kurzweil 3000 version 20)

A microphone-equipped headset is available at the Service Desk for use with the Kurzweil 3000 read-aloud feature. For more information, see the Adaptive Technology Workstation policy.

For more information about library study spaces, including the Sensory Friendly Study Room, see the Study Spaces Libguide.