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University Libraries recognizes the importance of the holistic well-being of Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students, faculty, and staff. As such, we collaborated with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) which came up with the great idea of installing two state-of-the-art Metro Energy Nap Pods in the library.

The acquisition of our Nap Pods were made possible by a grant of $850,832 provided by the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to improve students’ lives, including their mental health well-being. The main purpose of the grant was to help disadvantaged students with mental health needs; populations which were most adversely affected by the pandemic.

The grant also helped to provide our University with several other equipment and services including:

• 3 additional nap pods (2 in the student center and 1 in the recreation center)
• 3 massage chairs (2 in the student center and 1 in the recreation center)
• Increased access to mental health resources through partnerships with treatment centers including Blue Crest, GenPsych and Renfrew center.
• Professional development for Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Faculty and Staff through , an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
• Funding to train, feed, heal and groom Pebbles, Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s pupscot.

The new nap pods, located on the first floor in the Commuter Study Space, just outside of the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE), are designed to provide library users with a dedicated space to rejuvenate both physically and mentally.

Some of the nap pod’s exciting features include:

• A privacy visor
• Built-in music player
• Guided relaxation
• Safe storage for personal belongings
• A user-friendly interface

Ready to enhance your well-being? Visit the Sprague Library and indulge in a refreshing nap today!