Loeb Building
The Loeb Building recognizes the financial contributions made to Carleton by Ottawa’s Loeb family. It houses offices for the Faculty of Public Affairs, as well as various academic departments, a cafeteria and lounge, classrooms and laboratories.
It is also home to the University’s Music department with its extensive collection of musical instruments, scores and periodicals.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
2 accessible visitor parking spaces in P8. 1 accessible visitor parking space near the 3rd floor entrance. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Main entrance leads to level 3 of C block. Located on North side, near Southam Hall and the Quad. 3 accessible entrances lead to level 1 (all located near University Drive and the river). Entrance to Loeb Cafe with ramp access, entrance to link between A block and B block, and additional entrance through Human Computer Interactions building near P8.
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrances lead from tunnels F (yellow) and G (blue) on level 2. Tunnel extension from Loeb to Human Computer Interaction Building on level 2.
Elevators
3 elevators, located between blocks. Elevator B (between blocks A and B) serves levels 1-9. The other 2 elevators serve levels 1-8. All elevators feature tactile and braille buttons, an audible announcement system (voice and beeps), and a mirror.
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on level 1 (door openers). Accessible universal washrooms on levels 2-6, located between blocks B and C (door openers).
Telephones
Levels 1 and 2.
Classrooms
Most classrooms and laboratories are accessible.
Study Areas
Some spaces on first and second levels, outside Loeb Cafe, Map Library, and B236.
Food/Beverages
Vending machines on second level and Loeb Cafe on first level.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
Loeb Lounge not wheel chair accessible; need more accessible washrooms; Loeb Cafe could be better designated to allow easy access for wheelchair users.
Remarks/Hints
First level exterior entrance is a good drop-off point. Depending on the student’s needs, the University Centre cafeteria may be more accessible. Use Loeb Building to get to the Social Sciences Research Building in the winter, since the latter is not connected to the tunnel system.