Month: March 2012

We called the makers of the security gate we have at the entrance to the library.  Our gate is of the electromagnetic variety (they make other types of gates, too).  It’s basically a metal detector that is set up to … Continue reading →

Once again, budgetary constraints limit what we can purchase.  And some of the educational DVDs can actually cost us anywhere from $100-$500 (for one DVD!).  Unbelievable, right?  This is because some DVD distributors require libraries to buy a DVD with … Continue reading →

The only bathrooms in the library are in the basement and on the 3rd floor.  We know it’s frustrating, but that’s just the way the library was built.  We have found that in nicer weather, the bathroom in Eddy is … Continue reading →

While author visits would be cool, they do take planning, and a lot of time, something we librarians are short on.  However, if you know a group that would like to organize an author visit, we’d be happy to provide … Continue reading →

We know the printers can be extremely frustrating – they drive us crazy, too!  However, we’re not sure printers that work really well with such high usage actually exist – we’d love to meet such a mythical beast.  Ultimately, the … Continue reading →

Books are wonderful things, and we’d love to buy them all!  However, budget constraints and shelf space keep us in check. If you think we are lacking books related to an academic discipline or particular topic, please let us know, … Continue reading →

Since most of the books in the Brown Collection are first editions and signed by the author, they are rare and valuable.  Therefore, the room cannot be left open.  The collection is considered part of Special Collections, so if you … Continue reading →

We have explored the possibility of a vending machine in the library in the past but when Café Rachel opened, the requests dropped.  We can explore this idea again. However, you are allowed to bring snacks and drinks into the … Continue reading →