Submitted by scotts22 on May 8, 2008 - 10:47am
I understand that the Library is an ever changing environment, especially with new technology and computers everywhere. But at the same time it's hard to find a decent place to study without someone on their cell phone or chatting about last nights party with friends. I think its great that the skybridge seems to be an open meeting place full of discussion, but what about other parts of the library? I would like to expect that when I make the effort to lug all of my books to the 5th floor that it could be quiet.
If the Library could make more designated quiet areas (maybe an online map with highlighted areas) that would be awesome. As a college student its already hard enough to find a quiet place among the radicals in red square and various roommates we all encounter.
Thanks WWU Library! I know you won't disapoint us!
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The sound of silence
The quiet areas in the library have been declining over the years. People regularly talk on their cellphones, etc in quiet areas and no one cares, which sucks. Why are so many of the quiet areas located right next to places of heavy traffic/noise? Upstairs there are multiple areas where the "quiet area" is simply the outer rim of the floor. It would make a lot more sense if the entire room/floor were quiet.
When is the ultra-quiet room above the media lab going to re-open? With it closed there is no where else like it in the library available for people who want silence. btw The last few times I was in this room people were talking in it or using computers while listening to headphones. Hello, computer keyboards are loud and obnoxious in a "quiet" room. It is fully possible to hear the sound coming from headphones in a quiet area as well. People can be just so inconsiderate for being in a room that supposedly has "total silence." I look forward to studying somewhere where there are no electronic devices of *any* kind so I can read and study in peace. Please think about creating such an area for hardcore studying.
If would be nice to checkout ear plugs for 4 hour blocks for those of us who really do need silence in the library.