Location Features Glossary

Knowing the features of a location will help when trying to identify a location that best fits the needs of your event.

Feature	Example Image	Description
ADA - Assistive Listening Sys		Amplified mixed audio to assist persons who are hard of hearing; installed induction loop, radio frequency systems, or infrared systems.
ADA - Compliant Teaching Stn		AV system components like touchscreen/button user interfaces, projection screen switches, laptop input plates, etc. mounted on lecterns, teaching station, and wall.
ADA - Wheelchair Accessible		Wheelchair access must be available in all portions of the venue that participants will be using, including the speaker’s area.
AV - Audio Jack		The audio jack is cylindrical in shape, with a grooved tip to retain it,  typically used for analog audio signals.
AV - Blu-Ray Player		A device that plays "Blu-Ray" formatted disk and regular DVDs, and CDs.
AV - Clicker Base		A device to take a classroom poll.
AV - Conferencing; Phone		Telephone designed to initiate and conduct conference calls, which enable multiple callers to listen and talk on the same call.
AV - Conferencing; Video		Live, visual connection between two or more people residing in separate locations for communication; includes camera(s), microphone(s).
AV - Conferencing; Web		Online service by which you can hold live meetings, conferencing, presentations, and training via the internet.
AV - Connection; HDMI		Standard, High-definition audio, and video into an HDMI compatible display via HDMI inputs.
AV - Connection; Mini Display Port		Alternative to HDMI, used with computer displays; used on newer Macs and some Windows Tablets.
AV - Connection; USB-C		24-pin USB-C connector system, which is distinguished by its two-fold rotational-symmetrical connector, can also power.
AV - Connection; VGA		Legacy video format for cables, ports, and connectors used to connect monitors to video cards.
AV - DVD Player		A device that plays DVD formatted disks and regular CDs.
AV - Display; Confidence Mon		An additional screen is facing the presenter which mirrors the content that the audience sees.
AV - Display; Flat Panel		An audience-facing display or monitor that uses a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.
AV - Display; Flat Panel Multi		Multiple audience-facing displays or monitors that use a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.
AV - Display; Interactive		Typically a whiteboard with a short-throw projector that connects to a computer, projecting from the computer desktop onto the whiteboard's surface.  Content on the whiteboard also feeds back to the computer.
AV - Document Camera		Also known as a digital overhead, are real-time image capture devices for displaying an object to a large audience.
AV - Mic; Lapel		A wearable microphone used for public speaking applications to allow for hands-free operation.
AV - Mic; Wireless Handheld		A microphone without a physical cable connecting it directly to the sound recording or amplifying equipment.
AV - PA System		A system comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment used to increase the volume of sound.
AV - Projector; Data		A permanently affixed device that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system.
AV - Projector; Data Multi		Multiple digital projectors that receive a video signal and project the corresponding image.
AV - Projector; Slide		A device for showing photographic slides (i.e. 35mm).  Most commonly found in Art History rooms and some language rooms.  Often located in a cabinet or shelf on the rear wall.
AV - Projector; Slide Multi		More than one device for showing photographic slides (i.e. 35mm).   [Art History rooms, AAP, a few White Hall classrooms and several large lecture halls]
AV - Projector; Transparency		A projector for displaying a "foil"/transparency onto a vertical screen magnified images of graphic material on horizontal transparency illuminated from below.
AV - Recording; Audio		Space provides audio recording capabilities.
AV - Recording; Video		Space provides video recording capabilities.
AV - Television Service		The room has a television service.
Balcony		A space with interior seating elevated above the main floor.
Banner Space		A location that has appropriate hardware where banners can be displayed for advertising/publicity. (Ho Plaza, WSH 407, WSH Memorial Room).
Board - Chalk		A space with chalkboard.
Board - Dry Erase		Has physical (not electronic) whiteboard with dry-erase markers.
Board - Greater Than 20 Feet		Length of the chalkboard >= 20', might be summed across multiple boards.
Board - Lined for Music		Board pre-marked with a set of 5 parallel lines for accommodating musical notation(s).
Board - Writing		Space contains a board type of any kind.
Caterer Area		Has adjacent or nearby space for a caterer to prepare/serve food/drink.
Computer - Instructor		Has a fixed computer in the classroom dedicated to instructor use.
Computer Lab - Mac		It is a computer lab with Mac (Apple)  computers.
Computer Lab - Windows		It is a computer lab with Windows (Microsoft) computers.
Exhibit Space		Has a dedicated space that can accommodate a display of art/projects/exemplars.
Flooring - Carpeting		It has a floor that is primarily covered with fiber/fabric.
Flooring - Hardwood		It has a floor that is primarily made of wooden boards.
Furniture - Instr Table/Desk		An instructor can deliver content from a seated position behind a table or desk.
Furniture - Podium/Lectern		An instructor can deliver content from a standing position behind a podium/lectern.  Might be movable or fixed.
Furniture - Tables and Chairs		Tables and chairs present in the room.
Furniture - Tablet Arm Chairs		Chairs in the room have tablet arm desks.
Furniture - Upholstered		Furniture is upholstered.
Key Card Access		The room has (University issued) key card access.
Lighting - Dimmable		Electric lighting in the room is dimmable.
Mirrors		There are large mirrors in the room that allow a view of performance/practice occurring in the space. (i.e., a room for dancing)
Network - Wired		Internet Access, wired.
Network - Wireless		Internet Access, wireless; only included when the signal is at least 4/5 strength or higher.
Partition Walls		This room can be divided into multiple areas with moveable partition walls.
Piano		There is a piano in the room.
Projection Screen/Wall		Single pull-down screen or wall space suitable for projection.
Projection Screen/Wall - Multi		More than one screen or projection area in the room.
Room Darkening Shades		Lighting levels can be adjusted by raising or lowering window coverings.
Seating - Fixed		The seats are bolted to the floor or the configuration of seating is not meant to be changed.
Seating - Flat		All seating in the room is at the same level.
Seating - Moveable		Seating in the room may be repositioned or rearranged.
Seating - Tiered		Seating in the room is not all at the same elevation. Theatre or stadium-style seating.
Stage		There is a stage in the room.
Utility - Air Conditioned		The room is air-conditioned.
Utility - Attendee Elec Outlet		There are outlets intended for room users.
Utility - Water in Room		Running water is available in the room.
Windows		There are windows(s) in the room.