2008 Woodie Awards
Library Resticiton Lifted
Rochelle Siegel
Issue date: 9/4/06 Section: News
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Students know how hard it is to pull an all-nighter without that extra boost of caffeine. In the past it would have seemed impossible to pull an all-nighter in the Olin Library considering food and drinks were not allowed inside the building, however things will be changing this semester. Jonathan Miller, the new library director, understands what students need and want and has lifted all restrictions regarding food and beverages in the library. Students will no longer have to worry about their studies being interrupted by the growling of their stomachs.
Miller, who often has a cup of tea in his hand while reading, understands that for many it is easier to study with that cup of coffee in hand or a snack by their side. Think back to the last time you were in a bookstore, notice the café? Or did you notice how many people were sitting in Starbucks with a laptop on their lap or a book in one hand and coffee in the other?
"I want students to feel as though they are always welcome in the library," said Miller, who wants everyone to know he is a friendly person who will say hi to them if he walks by them on campus and do not be afraid to walk into his office at anytime if there are any issues, good or bad. Feedback is always welcome.
"The College is the student's home," says Miller and hopes the move from rules to responsibility in the library will make students feel more at home in the library. It is however up to each student to know what is right versus wrong and Miller will rely on students to respect the library as they would their own home. It is important to Miller that students feel that as they walk through the doors of the Olin Library they are walking into a welcoming environment.
Miller's only had one concern and that was the cleanliness issue but if students are respectful to the library facility and clean up after themselves Miller believes things will all work out. There will still be certain areas within the library in which food and drinks will be restricted. These areas will include the Special Collections and computer labs.
Miller, who often has a cup of tea in his hand while reading, understands that for many it is easier to study with that cup of coffee in hand or a snack by their side. Think back to the last time you were in a bookstore, notice the café? Or did you notice how many people were sitting in Starbucks with a laptop on their lap or a book in one hand and coffee in the other?
"I want students to feel as though they are always welcome in the library," said Miller, who wants everyone to know he is a friendly person who will say hi to them if he walks by them on campus and do not be afraid to walk into his office at anytime if there are any issues, good or bad. Feedback is always welcome.
"The College is the student's home," says Miller and hopes the move from rules to responsibility in the library will make students feel more at home in the library. It is however up to each student to know what is right versus wrong and Miller will rely on students to respect the library as they would their own home. It is important to Miller that students feel that as they walk through the doors of the Olin Library they are walking into a welcoming environment.
Miller's only had one concern and that was the cleanliness issue but if students are respectful to the library facility and clean up after themselves Miller believes things will all work out. There will still be certain areas within the library in which food and drinks will be restricted. These areas will include the Special Collections and computer labs.