Rethinking Libraries: POV From a College Student

Sound masking & absorption tools help everyone focus while in an open space, whether it’s a masking product that provides faint white noise, or panels that stop sound from traveling. You may not be able to register this white noise, but when it’s not there, you can hear everything from the ruffling of book pages to a pen on paper. Moreover, the absorption panels take into consideration those who prefer to do individual work in an open space. They are typically seen on walls, but they can also be hung from ceilings to preserve space.

Students often seek out spaces where they do not need to worry about being distracted and can be their most productive selves. A comfortable area with a Steelcase Brody provides students with a cozy environment where they can lock into their studies.

Its comfortable seating and accessible power, including a lamp and outlets, make it a desired place for all students.

In addition, the Steelcase Flex Freestanding Screen can be added to desks when someone wants a more private library experience.

Students utilize collaborative study rooms on campus, but without knowing in advance who booked which spaces, it can lead to wasted time while finding an alternative option.

The GoBright Booking device prevents awkward encounters like walking in during another student’s working time, private call, or interview. By having this device at the entrance, students can simply check the room’s availability and book on the spot.

Students endure stress every day from classes and activities. To reduce this, ergonomic task chairs like the Steelcase Karman or Series 1 are used to care for a person’s overall well-being while they work.

Welcoming collaborative lounge systems like the Coalesse Ensemble on a busier floor; in addition to study rooms.

Sound-absorbing panels allow students to zone into their work without feeling overstimulated.

Steelcase’s Freestanding Screens provide students with an adaptable atmosphere with accessible magnetic links, diverse sizes and fabrics, and tackable walls for visual displays while studying.

The Steelcase Flex height-adjustable desk is designed to move as quickly as the day’s activities. The height-adjustable desk is stable, yet mobile. Push it close to a teammate to do some paired collaborative work, or move it away to a quiet nook for some individual focus time.

Steelcase’s Acoustic Boundary has a multitude of benefits. It acts as a stand for markerboards, while also stopping sounds from traveling further. These are perfect in a big open area of the library or used for a group project.

Steelcase’s Perch Stool is accessible and simple to move. They are the perfect tool for grabbing a quick seat to think or discuss something, while also being lightweight and easily nested to the side. Moreover, students can use the perch stool instead of standing for hours while using a markerboard or going over a presentation.

Steelcase’s markerboards are lightweight and easily movable, as opposed to libraries that have markerboards on wheels. The carts make it more accessible to store boards neatly, rather than having them dispersed throughout the library. A neater environment helps students focus more.

Just like office environments, students need accessible power units for long or late-night study sessions.

Mobile power charger gives teams and individuals the freedom to work anywhere they want.

Inspired by the evolution of workspaces and technology, in hopes of making a change for students. A change that not only provides them with more comfort but also a chance for encouragement and confidence in anything they put their minds to.

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