Subject: Library PC's
Suggestion: I think you need to put computers on the other side
of the tables on level 4. They have been really crowded lately and I
can only imagine the hassle of getting a computer this fall when school
starts back.
Response: Thanks for pointing out that we've been remiss in letting
the public know what's going on. I'll have a sign put up immediately
explaining that the situation is temporary. We are awaiting additional
furniture for the computers on Level 4 that should arrive by August
5. When it arrives we will immediately replace the rest of the computers
on both sides of the tables. The new furniture will allow for more work
space per computer and make the crowding even less than it was before
and we will have that in place before the start of the new semester.
- Beth Helsel, Systems Librarian,
656-3039
Subject: Smoking
Suggestion: Is the balcony of the 4th level a smoking area? I suppose
it's not for smoking, but somebody did it.
Response: Smoking is permitted on the south side of the balcony.
Appropriate signage is on the way. Thanks.
- Teri Alexander, Circulation &
Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: Noise
Suggestion: My only complaint is that the library was noisy. Some
of the employees were as loud as the noisy students. The employees were
talking loudly with the students.
Response: Thanks for the suggestion. We'll pass along your comment
to library employees.
- Teri Alexander, Circulation &
Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: Hiring Student Assistants
Suggestion: The Library jobs which are posted on this site. I really
doubt whether you people consider applications from this. I dont know
on what basis you people select the applicants. If it was first come first
serve basis, I always do that on the first day when the application shows
up. But never got a call. If it was on the GPR, I have the maximum. From
what I have realised is you people give jobs to those who are recommended
by the current graduate students working there, which I guess is unfair.
Response: To the best of our knowledge, all supervisors follow
these procedures:
- The Libraries fill student assistant positions first with available
work-study students (CWS), as assigned by Student Financial Aid. When
the supply of CWS students is exhausted, units will post all student
assistant vacancies, following the procedure outlined below. The Libraries
follow all applicable university hiring guidelines and mandates. It
is expected that those hiring students will apply normal hiring practices
to their decisions, basing the decision on verified qualifications
of an individual. All branches of the University Libraries follow
the same procedures.
- Each vacant position is posted a minimum of three days on the Libraries
Web. Blank application forms are linked to each job posting. The student
must submit a separate application for each position in which he or
she is interested. The Unit head or supervisor will screen applications.
Unit heads or supervisor will make contacts, screen applicants and
make job selections. All students interviewed should be notified of
the hiring decision(s).
- When there is a posted position, all applications are screened.
The order of receipt is not considered. May receive from 40 to 80
applications per job posted. Three to five candidates are selected
for interviews based upon qualifications for the specific position.
- Response from unit heads, Cooper Library
Subject: Large Tables
Suggestion: It would be really great if there were larger tables
on the quiet floors. In most cases I am usually referencing back between
several books and notebooks while doing homework. This would really be
benefical to the students who need quietness to study. There are some
large tables on the 3rd floor, but the absence of power outlets make those
tables less desirable.
Response: Thanks for the suggestion. Have you used the study lounge
on level two? Or is it too loud? I'll be rearranging some furnishings
this summer & I'll consider your request. We also hope to add more
outlets & network in the building so look for improvements in the
fall 04.
- Teri Alexander, Circulation &
Facilities Manager, 656-5172
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