Suggestion: Get more printing computers
Response: Unfortunately at the Bryan Campus Library we do frequently run at capacity when it comes to computer use. There are other spots on campus you can print from as well that are always underutilized. The Learning Center on the 2nd floor of the Bryan Campus Library Building always has computers available for student use and printing. And you can always check the open computer lab in Room 225 of the H building.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Staple Removers
Suggestion: Could we have a staple remover in the copier room?
Response: In the past we have had staple removers in the copy room. It is possible that it was accidentally removed. I have requested that we order some new staple removers for the copy room.
Response: In the past we have had staple removers in the copy room. It is possible that it was accidentally removed. I have requested that we order some new staple removers for the copy room.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Copy Machine Instructions
Suggestion: Let's make some detailed instructions for those who aren't familiar with the copiers
Response: This is a great idea, thank you. Actually the Library Technical Assistants are working on creating detailed instructions on how to use and operate the copy machines that can be posted in the copy room. We hope to have them out soon.
Update: The copier instructions have now been posted in the Bryan Campus Library copier room. Thank you for the suggestion!
Response: This is a great idea, thank you. Actually the Library Technical Assistants are working on creating detailed instructions on how to use and operate the copy machines that can be posted in the copy room. We hope to have them out soon.
Update: The copier instructions have now been posted in the Bryan Campus Library copier room. Thank you for the suggestion!
Copiers
Suggestion: The copy machines should take debit cards
Response: This is an excellent idea, thank you. We have forwarded this suggestion to Blinn's Purchasing Department.
Response: This is an excellent idea, thank you. We have forwarded this suggestion to Blinn's Purchasing Department.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Suggestion from a Bryan Campus student:
I like to study in the quiet area but the tables are always taken. I'd suggest switching to smaller tables (maybe with 2 seats instead of 4) because there's usually only 1 person to a table and everyone wants to study privately. I'd also suggest more of those private cubicle desks that are along the far left wall.
Response:
Every seat at every table is often taken during the busiest times of the day. We are just too small for the number of students who attend at the Bryan Campus. We have taken pictures to document the problem and hope we can add space at some point in the future. Until then, feel free to sit at any table – other people sitting at a table should not keep you from studying quietly at the same table. Please tell a library staff member at the service desk if anyone is not respecting the quiet study environment on that side of the library.
We also like the individual study carrels, but won't be able to add more or change tables while budgets are so tight. If we have the opportunity to add space or renovate, we'll push for more private seating like this, as long as it doesn't reduce our total seating capacity.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Request for binder stickers
Suggestion: Maybe some stickers to write on and stick it on a binder
Response: While we are able to provide services such as staplers, whole punchers, paper clips for our students to utilize at the library, unfortunately we can not accommodate requests for specific school type supplies such as sticky notes and sticker for binders. While we appreciate the request, if you need specific materials to complete a project we can recommend checking out the bookstore or any local office supply store these types of items.
Response: While we are able to provide services such as staplers, whole punchers, paper clips for our students to utilize at the library, unfortunately we can not accommodate requests for specific school type supplies such as sticky notes and sticker for binders. While we appreciate the request, if you need specific materials to complete a project we can recommend checking out the bookstore or any local office supply store these types of items.
Book and Graphic novel request
Suggestion: Locke and Key vol 4. You have 1 2 and 3, but haven't got the latest. Also the Walking Dead Omnibus 2, there is a twelve issue gap between the books you already have.
Response: Thank you so much for bringing the missing issues and volumes to our attention. I checked our records and we have not yet ordered Locke and Key volume 4, so I have placed a request for this book to be added to both the Brenham and Bryan library collections. I also took a look and figured out the volumes we were missing for The Walking Dead and placed an order for those as well. It looks like the newest volume of The Walking Dead will be released in October of this year, so I have requested for that the be added as well. Thank you for bringing the gap in our collection to our attention, as sometimes things like this can get overlooked. It appears as though we purchased two versions of The Walking Dead graphic novels (the Volumes and the Omnibus) and while at first glance it appeared as though we bought the series in order, the omnibus collection has a different number of issues in each book which resulted in the gap that you noticed between volume one and Omnibus volume 3. I hope you enjoy these materials when they arrive. I will make to to post an update to this posting when the materials arrive at the library.
Update: Locke and Key Number 4 has arrived and is ready to be checked out. Please check the catalog for availbility.
Update: The missing Walking Dead Graphic Novels have now arrived!! Please check the catalog for availbility
Response: Thank you so much for bringing the missing issues and volumes to our attention. I checked our records and we have not yet ordered Locke and Key volume 4, so I have placed a request for this book to be added to both the Brenham and Bryan library collections. I also took a look and figured out the volumes we were missing for The Walking Dead and placed an order for those as well. It looks like the newest volume of The Walking Dead will be released in October of this year, so I have requested for that the be added as well. Thank you for bringing the gap in our collection to our attention, as sometimes things like this can get overlooked. It appears as though we purchased two versions of The Walking Dead graphic novels (the Volumes and the Omnibus) and while at first glance it appeared as though we bought the series in order, the omnibus collection has a different number of issues in each book which resulted in the gap that you noticed between volume one and Omnibus volume 3. I hope you enjoy these materials when they arrive. I will make to to post an update to this posting when the materials arrive at the library.
Update: Locke and Key Number 4 has arrived and is ready to be checked out. Please check the catalog for availbility.
Update: The missing Walking Dead Graphic Novels have now arrived!! Please check the catalog for availbility
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Book Suggestion
Suggestion: The Night Angel trilogy by Brent Weeks is an amazing book. I think everyone would really enjoy it. We don't have it in the library, but I think it would be a great addition.
Response: Book & DVD suggestions are always welcome, especially fun stuff like this. I've ordered all three books in the trilogy and plan to put them in the paperback rack by the leisure reading area when they come in. If you let me know who you are, I'll email you when these arrive.
Update: They're in!!
Response: Book & DVD suggestions are always welcome, especially fun stuff like this. I've ordered all three books in the trilogy and plan to put them in the paperback rack by the leisure reading area when they come in. If you let me know who you are, I'll email you when these arrive.
Update: They're in!!
Student Computers
Suggestion: Designate several computers for 5 minute use only. Frequently I have to wait for over 10 minutes just to log on long enough to print class notes or a paper.
Response: If you think about it, setting a certain number of computers for a short time would make them unavailable for those needing computers for a longer time period. It may be a moot point, because the last time I checked with the Academic Technology staff, the maximum usage period had to be the same for all the public access computers in the Pharos sign-up system. I will send your request in to them and see if this has changed.
I have data, though, that indicates that the problem is not a lack of computers, or too much time allowed to people on computers in the library. The problem is that students are not making sufficient use of other available computers on the Bryan Campus.
For example, I have often noticed that when all computers are in use in the library, the Learning Center (room L-258) may have only half of their computers in use.
As I'm writing this (at 11:15am on Monday November 8th, 2010) I checked computer usage, and there is currently
Here are some interesting numbers for the three places on our campus that have computers for students to use:
Average computer use in the busy times (generally 9am-7pm):
If you need to do research, and you can't find a computer, come to the Research Assistance desk, and we'll help you.
Response: If you think about it, setting a certain number of computers for a short time would make them unavailable for those needing computers for a longer time period. It may be a moot point, because the last time I checked with the Academic Technology staff, the maximum usage period had to be the same for all the public access computers in the Pharos sign-up system. I will send your request in to them and see if this has changed.
I have data, though, that indicates that the problem is not a lack of computers, or too much time allowed to people on computers in the library. The problem is that students are not making sufficient use of other available computers on the Bryan Campus.
For example, I have often noticed that when all computers are in use in the library, the Learning Center (room L-258) may have only half of their computers in use.
As I'm writing this (at 11:15am on Monday November 8th, 2010) I checked computer usage, and there is currently
- 1 computer available in the Library
- 35 computers available in the learning center
Here are some interesting numbers for the three places on our campus that have computers for students to use:
Average computer use in the busy times (generally 9am-7pm):
- Library: 90-95%, with an occasional dip after 5pm to just under 70%
- Learning Center (L-258): usage peaks at just under 70%, but is usually under 50%
- Open Computer Lab (H-225)L: 15-40% usage
- Library: 4,869 print jobs; 21,041 sheets of paper
- Learning Center: 2,908 print jobs; 9,404 sheets of paper
- Open Computer Lab: 1,841 print jobs; 8,262 sheets of paper
If you need to do research, and you can't find a computer, come to the Research Assistance desk, and we'll help you.
Thank You
Comment: I've attended school here (Bryan Campus) for five years now (on and off). It keeps getting better. Thanks!!
Response: Thank you!!
Response: Thank you!!
Friendlier librarians
Suggestion: Friendlier librarians!! Without attitude.
Response: I apologize for any lapse in our friendliness. Not only do we know that students pay money to go here, some of us have paid to send our children (or ourselves) to Blinn College. I have sent a reminder to all of our staff members to be friendly. Since the suggestion was anonymous, and there was no information concerning a specific employee or situation, this is about all I can do.
If you have a complaint about a specific employee, I need to know what happened and who was involved. My telephone number and email address are available on the Library website, and a patron can also ask to speak to me in person
Mary Castle, Library Coordinator
Blinn College Library, Bryan Campus
mcastle@blinn.edu
Response: I apologize for any lapse in our friendliness. Not only do we know that students pay money to go here, some of us have paid to send our children (or ourselves) to Blinn College. I have sent a reminder to all of our staff members to be friendly. Since the suggestion was anonymous, and there was no information concerning a specific employee or situation, this is about all I can do.
If you have a complaint about a specific employee, I need to know what happened and who was involved. My telephone number and email address are available on the Library website, and a patron can also ask to speak to me in person
Mary Castle, Library Coordinator
Blinn College Library, Bryan Campus
mcastle@blinn.edu
Cafe
Suggestion: Cafe? (Bryan Campus)
Response: No room. food is available in the Student Center (Bryan Campus), though.
Response: No room. food is available in the Student Center (Bryan Campus), though.
Hole Punch
Suggestion: Get a new hole punch (Bryan Campus)
Response: I tested it and it worked fine if you limit to no more than 10 pages at a time. Any more will jam it.
Response: I tested it and it worked fine if you limit to no more than 10 pages at a time. Any more will jam it.
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