Features
"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.