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Loft Best Practices

How to make the most of your time in the space!

Loft Availability

Loft Availability: https://innovation.umd.edu/loft-calendar

Logistics

  • Location: The Loft is in ESJ 2101. The easiest way to get there is to enter Edward St. John from the McKeldin Mall entrance, take an immediate right, and use the right-hand staircase to go up one floor. Here's a video on how to get to the Loft.
  • There are two stairways leading to the Loft, as well as an elevator (which requires a swipe to access the Loft).
  • Both doors to the Loft are locked by default but can be propped open. Please remember to close them when your program is over.
  • The Loft calendar (ESJ 2101) is visible here if you’d like to see if someone is using the space before or after you. We schedule 15-minute transition buffers between sessions, so please reset the space and exit promptly to allow the next group time to set up.
  • The Treehouse (ESJ 2110) is a separate reservable space that can be booked using the QR codes in the room or by following this link. Please note that we require 48 hours' advance notice to book this space.

Food & Waste

  • Food is allowed, and a kitchenette and restroom are available on this floor.
  • There are trash, recycling, and compost bins in the Loft. Please avoid overfilling them.
  • If your trash won’t fit in the bins, please bag it up (trash bags are under the kitchen sink) and take it to the dumpster on the east side of the building, next to Symons Hall.
  • If you’d prefer not to handle trash removal yourself, reach out to us for guidance on how to request extra cleaning services from Facilities Management Housekeeping (this is a billable service).
  • Encourage guests to sort their waste properly, especially when serving food.
  • Take all food-related items with you—including leftovers, extra utensils, and napkins. While we appreciate donations, we already have more than we can use!

Equipment

  • There are microphones (handheld and lavalier) and a clicker located on the A/V cart.
  • Please ensure the clicker and equipment is returned to the A/V cart system after use.

Cleanup & Reset

After using the space, please:
 ✔ Erase all whiteboards
 ✔ Take down post-its
 ✔ Remove all food (including anything stored in the fridge)
 ✔ Move furniture back to the "Reset" layout
 ✔ Return mics and the clicker to the locker

An illustration of the Reset layout is posted in the room—please follow it when resetting the space.

Enjoy the Loft!

We hope you have a innovative and fun time in The Loft!

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