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John S. Knight Reading and Video Conference Room

The John S. Knight Room (room 269A) is a glassed-in conference room adjacent to the Bay Room, and must be entered through the Bay Room.

General Purpose: JSK Video Conference Room is designed to be used typically for point-to-point video conferences. The JSK room provides a private and intimate setting in which to conduct a meeting or interview via video conferencing. The JSK room may also be used for any general meetings, not utilizing the video conferencing equipment, at any time.

Description of Room and Equipment: The JSK Video Conference room can do point-to-point video conferences with IP technology and ISDN technology. Media available for video conferencing and general meetings: Teleconference phone, document camera, VCR, DVD player. (Please note there is no computer but you are able to wire a laptop to project to the monitor hanging on the wall.)

Capacity: Seating up to 9.

Hours of Availability:

Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 10p.m.

Saturdays 8a.m. – 5p.m.

Access: Entrance for non-library personnel is through the Library Circulation Department. Staff controls key access.

Scheduling: Please contact Michelle Daley, Distributed Education Facilities Coordinator, 330-972-2540, mdaley@uakron.edu for video conferencing reservations or Reneé Wilson, UL Dean’s Office, 330-972-7224, rmw1@uakron.edu for general meetings. Also please contact one of the above to cancel any reservations.

Special Conditions: Priority for this room is given to actual video conferences. If there is a need for video conference equipment, scheduled general meetings will be asked to find an alternative space or reschedule.

Technical Support:

There will be technical support for each video conference for the duration of the event if the Distributed Education Department feels necessary or if requested in advance. Generally, technical support is not needed for general meetings. In the case that you will be using the media in the room, please contact Michelle Daley at 330-972-2540 or mdaley@uakron.edu in advance to have someone there prior to the event to demonstrate the equipment to the user. Unfortunately, the library staff will not be able to provide technical support for the duration of these meetings.