Q: What are the guidelines for using the CLR Think Hub?

CLR THINK HUB GUIDELINES

The Think Hub is Benildeans' personal corner for focus and creativity. Designed as an individual quiet zone for Benildeans, it’s a place where you can tune out the noise and dive into what matters most, whether it’s research, writing, or big ideas waiting to happen. 

Each Nook in the Think Hub is equipped with a laptop unit to support academic, research, and creative endeavors, providing an environment conducive to focus, reflection, and scholarly reading. The nook is intended solely for individual study, online classes, research, writing, and other academic-related tasks that require focus and concentration.

Limitation/s

• The Think Hub is available for individual use only; group discussions, collaborative meetings, and loud activities are discouraged. This is to serve its purpose.

Terms & Conditions

    Nook Reservation

• All reservations shall be made only to the approved platforms (i.e., Official CLR Website) of the CLR with the required information (i.e., Full Name, Official Benilde Email Address, etc.) of the requester.
• Access and utilization of nook/s in the think hub is/are strictly on a reservation basis by the faculty, associates, or students.  Note: Exception to the reservation is allowed provided that the reason of the user is valid and upon the approval of the CLR Librarian/s.

     Check-in & Check-out

• Users shall scan the QR Code as posted in the Think Hub and/or sent via the Benilde email to verify and record the check-in and out of the user. This will serve as documentation and monitoring of the librarians for reports and audit purposes.
• A grace period of 15 minutes will be given for those requestors who reserved the unit. Failure to check in will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation.
• Users of the nook can leave earlier than the indicated reserved schedule; they must check out to make the space automatically available for the reservation and use of others.

    Access and Use

• Laptops provided in the Think Hub must be handled with care and used strictly for academic or research purposes. Any technical issues should be reported immediately to the CLR Associates on duty.
• Users can access and use the Think hub for a maximum of 4 hours. Requesters must approach the CLR associates at the counter for extension.
• Users are advised not to save personal files or passwords on the device. CLR is not responsible for any loss of data or compromised accounts.
• Any damage, loss, or violation of these policies may result in suspension of Think Hub privileges and/or corresponding charges as determined by CLR.

   Discipline and Proper Decorum

• Maintaining silence is a priority in the Think Hub since this is a part of the “Quiet Zone” in the CLR. Headphones or their equivalent must be used if the user will listen to music or a video. 
• Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in the Think Hub. However, if there is a need to drink, it is required that water bottles be spill-proof.
• Installation of software, modification of system settings, or deletion of pre-installed programs is not permitted.
• All laptops and furniture of the Think Hub must be returned properly and for proper organization, and show respect for the next user.

   Unattended Personal Belongings

• All personal belongings must not be left unattended inside the Think Hub. The CLR shall not be held responsible and liable for any loss or damage to personal belongings.
• Unattended personal belongings found in the Think Hub by the user will be properly reported and transferred to the Center for Restorative Discipline (CRD), and the CLR will issue the user a verbal warning to avoid willful disregard of these guidelines.

   Cancellation of Reservation

• Requestor/s is/are allowed to cancel their reservation anytime using the link as indicated in the email confirmation.

Relevant FAQ

How do I reserve a Think Hub's Nook?