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Post signs telling people to not talk on their cell phones in the library
Undergrad, Nursing
People need a reminder to not talk on their cell phones while in the study areas of the library.
Undergrad, Constr Mgmt
I really like the calm, quiet atmosphere of the library, it's refreshing.
Undergrad, Comp Sci
I am very pleased with the clean and quiet environment that the library at Boise State has for its users
Staff, Art
Include more areas to relax and read.
Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
The library has kept up very well with the advent of technology. One downside is that there are all that many more search engines to learn how to navigate and that can be difficult. Overall, the staff has always been very knowledgeable and helpful. One of the most important features of a library, in my opinion, should be the availability of quiet space. It’s a shame that the library has become a terrible place to try and study. As a student, I feel robbed. For one thing, it’s often too warm inside, but even more importantly, it’s become a social area. I would love it if people could distinguish between a study space like the SUB and the library. Too much talking is taking place and the one quite area (4th floor) is essentially a reservable space so you’d better not get too comfortable in someone else’s study carol. It’s a shame that students no longer have a place to go on campus where the environment is conducive to reading and studying.
Grad, Counselor Ed
I think the library is a great place to study. It always seems like there is a quiet place to go. Finding a computer in the library is a different story though, sometimes it's almost impossible.
Undergrad, Biology
Thanks for making the library an inviting place to be.
Staff, Undecided
Need more rooms for group studys
Undergrad, Community Health
I think the library is fantastic. I am always surprised at the number of books and variety of subjects. I have never encountered an unfriendly employee. The only thing I might complain about is that the chairs aren't terribly comfortable. Since you mentioned a comfortable and inviting place, it might be nice to have some common study areas with more comfortable chairs. The current ones are a bit more industrial and not as comfortable to curl up in and study.
Also, this survey asked the same question several times in different ways. I think that is the most annoying thing I have ever experienced with our library.
Staff, Art
It would be really helpful if we had more computers in the library, maybe upstairs.
Undergrad, Criminal Justice
It is one of the most comfortable and peaceful libraries I have been in. Thank you
Undergrad, Kinesiology
Overall, I find that the Albertson's Library to be a very useful and inviting enviroment and tool. I can always find a peaceful area to study and can find many resources, whether they be for school or enjoyment.
Undergrad, Biology
THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR ATTENDING BSU AND THE CAMPUS LIBRARY IS WHERE I ALWAYS END UP FINDING MYSELF WHEN CLASS IS CANCELED. IT IS A VERY COMFORTABLE STUDTING ATMOSPHERE.
Undergrad, Social Work
Great Facility
Undergrad, Applied Tech
It would help having signs outside or coming in to help students find the resources.
Undergrad, Management
I really like the bean bags. They are comfortable while reading.
Undergrad, Health Sciences
As is the case with campus in general, we are pressed for space. However, I feel very strongly that the library should be a quiet and studious environment and that, sadly, is no longer the case with the main campus library. Florescent lights and chit chat fill the air. If people want to do group work or engage in conversation, I'd rather they be in a segregated area or that they go to the SUB. There is no sanctuary for quiet study on this campus and that is a big problem. The only remotely quiet spot would be the fourth floor and then, of course, it is a reservable space so the average student does not get to enjoy that quiet area. Furthermore, the search engines seem to change quite a bit for different journals,etc. As a student, it's hard to keep up from one year to the next. I'd like to see more education offered in this area with a variety of drop in times to suit varying schedules.
Grad, Counselor Ed
The facility is geting a little dated, both technologically and use ergonomics.
Staff, NOIS
I would like to see more small group study rooms.
Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
The Albertson's library was not built with any thought towards a condusive energy flow environment for studying and learning. The energy flow is stunted and makes students feel frustrated and stunted also.
Undergrad, English
I wish people would not answer their cell phones in the library...I tried studying on the first floor this week and the person at the table next to me kept answering his phone . Very distracting especially when it was set to so annoying ring tone.
Undergrad, Applied Tech
The only use that I really use the library for is for studying. It is a very quiet and convient place to do my homework. Around tests I usually get together with a group of people to study. Around midterms and finals the rooms fill up quickly, so more rooms might be nice.
Undergrad, Computer Science
I like the library for studying. I switched to Selland College, but I still use the study areas. More couches are needed.
Undergrad, Applied Tech
I would find BSU's library more helpful if they had resources that I actually needed. When I go to search for things I never seem to find what I need.
I also find that it is very difficult to study or do any research at the library because so many people seem to go there for social hour or talk on their phones. This I find extremely distracting and deters me from using the facility.
Undergrad, Criminal Justice
Would love to have designated quiet/no cell phones or group talking areas to study and do homework...
Undergrad, Early Childhood
I just really enjoy the quiet environment because it allows me to have some great study time alone.
Undergrad, Applied Tech
I think there should be more open study space in the PCL for groups. The atmosphere for group study in PCL is not inviting at all. Mabe if the library took a more modern approach as in the FAC it would greatly improve group experiences.
Staff, Sociology