LMT recently discussed concerns about quiet study areas in Ellis Library. After designating and defining quiet areas, they formed a group to update policy, determine signage and communicate this information to staff and users.<\/p>\n
Quiet Study Areas Working Group Members:<\/strong> Shannon Cary, Cindy Cotner, Tammy Green, Julie Rogers and Karen Witt<\/p>\n Based on discussions by LMT and the Quiet Study Areas Working Group, the following distinctions were given to areas of Ellis Library based on acceptable levels of noise.<\/p>\n Not Quiet Areas: Absolutely Quiet Areas: Generally Quiet Areas (hushed conversations allowed): Special Rules for the Absolutely Quiet Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n To accommodate users who need a completely quiet study environment, the Library has designated the CPRR, Room 201 and of 202 as \u201cabsolutely quiet” areas. The quiet rules for these floors are more stringent and are more stringently enforced. If users cannot abide by these rules, they should avoid these areas.<\/p>\n \u2022\tNo talking above a whisper. Special enforcement provisions for the absolutely quiet areas:<\/p>\n \u2022\tThere will be periodic walkthroughs by Library Security to enforce quiet and other rules. We will be communicating these quiet study area designations to users through signs and periodic announcements on the gateway.<\/p>\n Reminders for Staff<\/strong> Please contact any of the members of the Working Group if you have questions, comments or suggestions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LMT recently discussed concerns about quiet study areas in Ellis Library. After designating and defining quiet areas, they formed a group to update policy, determine signage and communicate this information to staff and users. Quiet Study Areas Working Group Members:…<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tBookmark Caf\u00e9
\n\u2022\tFirst Floor (except CPRR)
\n\u2022\tGroup Study Rooms<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tCurrent Periodicals Reading Room (CPRR)
\n\u2022\tRoom 201 (including area directly outside room and breezeway above room)
\n\u2022\tRoom 202<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tFloor 2 (except for 201 and 202)
\n\u2022\tFloors 3 (except 201 breezeway) and 4<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tNo extended conversations, even at a whisper.
\n\u2022\tNo use of cell phones whatsoever.
\n\u2022\tNo other noise sources are permitted on the floor.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tLibrary staff will respond promptly to requests for enforcement from users.
\n\u2022\tAll staff members have responsibility for enforcing the quiet policy in a polite and friendly manner. If a staff member is uncomfortable with enforcing the policy, please contact Library Security.
\n\u2022\tRooms 201 and 202 are occasionally used for events. Signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of use of these rooms, so that users can find alternate study space.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tIf you are teaching in room 213, please close the door within 10 minutes of the beginning of class.
\n\u2022\tIf you walk through the building for recreation or exercise, please refrain from conversations or keep conversations quiet as is appropriate for the section of the building you are walking through.
\n\u2022\tIn the \u201cgenerally quiet\u201d areas it is expected that there will be some noise from staff members who are working or leading groups through the library. Please try to keep noise at a reasonable level especially when users are studying in these areas.<\/p>\n