Scope: The windows along the south wall of 110 Olin Library provide light, warmth, and views for all of LTS. Staff who sit next to the windows may sometimes have to block the view, as when adjusting the blinds to avoid distractions and glare, or when working with a partition, whiteboard, presentation easel, etc. This procedures outlines the guidelines for staff who have a window seat, to follow.

Contact: Adam Chandler   

Date updated: July 2023

Date of next review: May 2025

While staff should feel free to adjust their workspace for their needs, they should also keep the following guidelines in mind, to ensure that the windows in 110 continue to be a shared resource, enjoyed by everyone:

• The default position of the blinds should be open whenever possible.
• Staff who sit in a window cubicle are expected to raise their window blind at the end of the workday.
• If a staff member is approached by fellow LTS staff about an obstructed view, they’re encouraged to work toward a solution that balances the staff member’s needs with the status of the windows as a shared resource.
• Staff who do not sit at a window cubicle may open or close the blinds, if the person who sits in the window cubicle is not present.
• If a staff member is consistently bothered by window-related conditions such as temperature changes, glare, or distractions from outside, they should contact their supervisor to see if a different desk may be available in room 110.

If staff members have strongly opposing preferences for the window blinds in a given situation, they are encouraged to work toward a solution in a spirit of collegiality and compromise, or to seek assistance from their supervisors.