"Features" refers to what is found in the space; it includes non-technical aspects like seating and blackboards but many are media-related like digital projectors, sound systems, and DVD players. Note in the Reservation forms, if an Area or building is selected, the Features section automatically updates to only include those found in at least one space within the Area or building.
Features listed on web
- Audio, Sound System
- AV Other, Document Camera
- A camera pointing down on a surface where one can place paper documents and other objects to project them.
- AV Other, Teleconference Equipment
- The room has a phone line and, at minimum, a telephone with speakerphone capability. Some rooms have more sophisticated hardware to better pick up larger groups around a table.
- Blackboard (all types)
- May be wall-mounted or on wheels, may have multiple boards that slide manually or electrically
- Chairs, Type - Movable
- For cases when you want to be able to move the chairs around the room; many lecture halls and some classrooms have chairs fixed to the floor.
- Computer
- The room has a Windows or Mac OS X computer permanently installed in the room. It may be managed by Instructional Media Services and standardized or it may be the responsibility of the department that schedules the room.
- Projector/Flat Panel Display (all types)
- Smaller rooms use flat panel televisions to display videos, computer output, etc. Larger rooms use ceiling-mounted projectors.
- Internet, WiFi
- The room has coverage from at least one HUIT-managed wireless access point (network names "Harvard University," "Harvard Guest," etc.
- Microphone
- The room has at least one microphone connected to a sound system for voice reinforcement of the presenter; it may be mounted on a lectern or table, some rooms have wireless lapel mics available.
- Piano
- Video, DVD Player
- DVD Player that can play non-commercial discs and commercial discs sold in the U.S. and Canada (aka Region 1).
- Video, DVD Player multi-region
- These players can additionally play commercial discs sold outside the U.S./Canada region and discs formatted not only for NTSC but also PAL and SECAM (TV standards used in most European countries). Multi-region players also support
- Whiteboard (all types)
- May be wall-mounted or on wheels, may have multiple boards that slide manually or electrically
Other Features tracked in RoomBook
Schedulers can see more Features a room has using the EMS Client.
- Air Conditioning
- Audio Input, Auxiliary
- Audio Input, Computer/audio player
- 1/8" stereo input jack good for connecting portable music players or a computer's "headphone" jack
- Audio Input, XLR microphone
- Audio, Assistive Listening System
- Audio, Cassette Tape Player
- Audio, CD Player
- Audio, DAT Player
- Audio, Turntable
- Audio, Voice Reinforcement
- AV Other, Overhead Transparency Projector
- AV Other, Translation Booth
- AV Other, Videoconference Equipment
- Blackboard, Fixed
- Blackboard, Movable
- Blackboard, Sliding electric
- Blackboard, Sliding manual
- Chairs, Affixed Tablets
- Chairs, Type - Fixed
- Chairs, Type - Stuffed & Couches
- Coat Rack
- Computer, Mac
- Computer, PC
- Computer, PC (IMS managed)
- Display, Computer/Video Projector
- Display, Computer/Video Projector (Dual)
- Display, Flat Panel
- Display, HD Computer/Video Projector
- Display, HD Computer/Video Projector (Dual)
- Film Projector, 16mm
- Film Projector, 35mm (Dual)
- Flooring, Non-carpeted
- Internet, Wired
- Lectern, Fixed
- Lectern, Height Adjustable
- Lectern, Movable
- Lectern, Tabletop
- Microphone, Lectern
- Microphone, Wired Lapel
- Microphone, Wireless Handheld
- Microphone, Wireless Lapel
- Projection screen
- Side Table
- Slide Projector
- Slide Projector, Dual
- Slide Projector, Wireless Remote
- Stage
- Telephone
- TV (cable)
- TV (satellite)
- Video Input, Composite
- Video Input, DVI
- Video Input, HDMI
- Video Input, VGA
- Video, 3/4" U-matic Player
- Video, Blu-ray Player
- Video, Laser Disc Player
- Video, Mini-DV Player
- Video, Sony DV-Cam Player
- Video, S-VHS Player
- Video, S-VHS Player multi-standard
- Video, VHS Player
- Video, VHS Player multi-standard
- Whiteboard, Fixed
- Whiteboard, Movable
- Whiteboard, Sliding
- Window cover
- Window cover, Blackout
- Windows, Exterior
- Windows, Interior
- Windows, Skylight
See also: Resources