1. A method of automating access to a videoconferencing room, said method comprising the steps of: receiving remote identifying information for reservation of said videoconferencing room at a specified room access time; receiving local identifying information; comparing the local identifying information to the remote identifying information; and electronically unlocking a door of the videoconferencing room if the local identifying information matches the remote identifying information; wherein electronically unlocking the door comprises electronically unlocking the door if a local time is within a predetermined range of time relative to the room access time so that a user may access the videoconferencing room for preparation prior to the room access time.