Instructions for the Office of Work/Life Lactation Room Reservation System - YAROOMS

Please follow these instructions for reserving timeslots in Lactation Rooms on the Morningside, Medical Center, and Manhattanville Campuses.

While reservations are not required (i.e. you can still drop in), individuals who reserve have priority use of the room at their scheduled time.

Schedules will not be posted on the doors – only the online versions are available.

Calendar Link:
https://columbia-university.yarooms.com/account/login    

Instructions for Creating an Account:
1. Click on the link above and select “Create a New Account”
2. Complete the information (first name, last name, email address) and set a password
Note: You will be asked to select a location. It does not matter which campus you choose, you will be able to make reservations for all three campus locations.
3. Click “Register”
4. The Office of Work/Life will then approve your request and you will receive an email allowing you to access the YAROOMS system.
5. Please allow 48 hours for approval.

Reservations - Please follow these steps to complete your booking:

1. Click on the calendar link above to access YAROOMS.
2. After logging in, navigate to the drop-box menu located at the top-left corner of the homepage. Select your preferred campus location from this menu.
Note: You can choose from any of our three campuses. You will see the corresponding rooms in the list below.
3. To the right of the campus location menu, you'll find a place to select your preferred dates.
4. Below the location menu, you will see a list of available rooms at your selected campus. Choose the room that best suits your needs.
5. Once you've chosen your campus location, room, and date, refer to the timing chart (numbered in red) to select an available time slot. Click on your desired time block.
6. After selecting a time, a side pop-up will appear prompting you to confirm your booking. This page will also provide information about available resources in the selected room (e.g., breast pumps, refrigerators).
7. Once you're satisfied with your selection, click "Book Now" to finalize your appointment. You will then receive a confirmation (via email) in which you can review your reservation details. 

Rescheduling and Cancellations:
•  To reschedule or cancel your appointment, kindly refer to your confirmation email and click on the blue "View Booking Details" icon. This will direct you to the section where you can make the necessary adjustments to your booking.

For Rooms with Multiple Pumping Stations:
•  Choosing one of these slots does not reserve a specific pump. This is simply a way to indicate how many spaces are available during a given time period.

Additional Notes and Guidelines:
•  Timeslots are set in 30-minute increments. If you know that pumping will take you longer than 30 minutes, please reserve two consecutive slots.
•  Please respect other people’s schedules and make every effort to arrive at your reserved time.
•  If you cannot make an appointment, please delete it from the calendar, even if it is only a few minutes before the reservation.
•  If a room needs maintenance attention or supplies, please contact the Office of Work/Life and staff will address it.

Questions/Comments: Contact the Office of Work/Life
at [email protected] or 212-854-8019