Subject: Journal Request
Suggestion: Clemson provides access to Nature journal articles from 1997 to present. Since a great deal of pertinent historical publication is in Nature, Clemson needs to provide more complete access to earlier Nature articles on-line. I examined the website, which indicates individual site licenses for earlier blocks of publication years. Can this be provided?
Thank you,
Ian Stocks
Response: Your request will be referred to the Information Access Committee. This Committee, after receiving a budget for backfiles of journals, will consider all requests for future purchases. It will probably be August or September before the budget will be available. According to Nature's webpage, the 1980-1986 backfiles are now available. Other backfiles back to 1950 will become available as digitized and should be completed by Autumn 2006. Pricing is based on FTEs and hopefully we can afford to add.
- Peggy Cover, Head of Reference, 656-5173
Subject: Cat link to ILL
Suggestion: Is there anyway that an "interlibrary loan" button could be added to catalog search results page when a book is not owned by Clemson? It seems inefficient to search the catalog and then have to go back to the general library page, to click on the interlibrary loan page.
Response: This is a very good suggestion. Unfortunately, the current catalog and ILL system do not talk to each other. My understanding is that there is a possibility that that might be possible when we bring up our new catalog/library system later this summer. We will certainly investigate that possibility as the system is implemented and see what we can do about bringing that about. Thanks for the suggestion.
- Jens Holley, Head of Resource Sharing, 656-5177
Subject: [Thinking Big, Part II]
Suggestion: I believe that an escalator should be added to take students from the fourth to fifth , and from the fifth to sixth floor. Not only would it be classy , but it would also cut down on students socializing on the stairwell.I realize that we also have an elevator, but it seems to always be in use carrying smokers up and down from the first floor. Thank you.
Response:Interesting comment. I'm not sure it's feasible but please keep the ideas & suggestions coming!
- Teri Alexander, Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: Aramark Suggestion
Suggestion: Would it be possible for Java City and the store on level four to employ waitresses/waiters? I routinely study on level one. When I want a mocca latte or maybe just some bubble gum, I have to pack up all of my books and laptop so that they will not get stolen. Besides being a distraction to those around me, I will probably lose my spot (extremely disheartening especially if is a desk that is next to a power outlet -- a rare find). There could be one waitress/waiter per floor. They could roam the floor sort of like a hotdog vendor at a baseball game roams the stands. Please take this suggestion under consideration.
Response: Your suggestion was forwarded to ARAMark.
- Teri Alexander, Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: Intercom System
Suggestion: You need an intercom system ASAP
Response: We are aware of the need for a PA system for emergency purposes; however the existing infrastructure in the building is an electrician's nightmare. We're holding off for a complete building renovation in the next 2-3 years. Thanks for the comment.
- Teri Alexander, Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: [Thinking Big]
Suggestion: Is there any way to get a heated/air conditioned tunnel to the fraternity quad? I really need to study, but sometimes the weather is just really disagreeable.
Response:Interesting idea. I'm not sure it's possible - there are tunnels under the campus for the purpose of electrical & other facilities needs. Thanks for the comments - we accept all ideas & suggestions.
- Teri Alexander, Facilities Manager, 656-5172
Subject: Database Purchase
Suggestion: Please subscribe to the ProQuest Dissertations & These Database.
Response: Thank you for your suggestion that the Library should subscribe to the Full Text version of the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. I agree that it would be very beneficial to have this database for research purposes. We will add it to our "want list" Last year we did not receive any funding for new databases. Hopefully, we will receive some funding this coming year for new databases.
- Peggy Cover, Head of Reference, 656-5173
Subject: Noise
Suggestion: While it is a positive step that Cooper Library has relaxed rules regarding things like food, hours, etc., the noise level of the major floors is highly inappropriate. While there is to be expected a certain amount of noise due to study groups, the playing of music out loud on personal computers and the overly loud (large groups yelling, play fighting, etc). is not fair to those who actually come to the library to study. Perhaps a gentle reminder to students during exam week would help? Basically the entire 4th and 5th floor are way too loud with people laughing very loudly, yelling and even chasing each other. Is this really an appropriate use of the library?
Response: I agree with your complaint. Now, as to a course of action, that is the difficult thing. Yes, we can crack down on yelling and chasing by use of the security guards who patrol the building. Let me mull this over the summer & perhaps we can do a publicity blitz & more enforcement during the semester.
- Teri Alexander, Facilities Manager, 656-5172
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