Library
Extended Hours Survey

The issue of opening the library for extended hours has been raised at different times in recent years.  Recommendation # 11 in the report of the external reviewer, Mr. Harry E. Welsh, states: 

“Library hours of operation should be extended after some study.”

He emphasizes four points:

• An articulate group thinks the present policy should be revisited;

• Weekday extended to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM, or both;

• A survey can be conducted to determine whether weekday extension or Saturday hours are more valued;

• The experiment should be publicized, observed, and evaluated.

Consequently a survey has been prepared and distributed.  Particular groups of students have been selected to complete a one-page questionnaire; the needs of Masters and Diploma students, in particular are being sought.  Any faculty or student is invited to participate in the survey by filling the questionnaire available at the circulation desk.

During the process it should be clearly understood that using the library for purposes of socializing and group study is unacceptable.