Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Finals Time in the Library: Dos

As finals are around the corner, and some of you are already working on your term papers for your courses,  the Library would like to remind you of some Do's when in the Library

1.  Do study in any of our study carrells.  The Library also has a quiet study room with desks and outlets for working on your laptops/pads and studying quietly.

2.  Do eat or drink outside the Library.  The cafeteria has lots of tables and chairs if you want to study and eat indoors (and just a walk across from the Library!).  Sealed bottles of water are acceptable inside the Library but would you want ants crawling in your study space?  We think not! 

3.  For study groups, do sign up for one of our three study rooms or at the reference desk for our study group area behind the reference desk.  Demand for study rooms are high so plan ahead of time.  You can now sign up for the study rooms one week ahead of time at: http://chabotcollege.libcal.com/booking/studyrooms  Study groups are limited to a maximum of 2 hours a day, six hours a week.

4.  Do put your cell phones on vibrating and text as much as you would like.  But for voice conversations, kindly step outside so as not to disturb others.

5.  Do use our leather couches and chairs and group tables to meet as a study group if no study rooms are available, however keep conversations as quiet as possible.   As our days are more sunny than not, you may want to meet outside at our balcony and converse over our cool patio tables.

6.  Do ask the librarian if you need any help finding sources related to your research papers or take home finals.  We are available on the left side of the main desk.  If you are off campus, go to the Library home page and ask for help from our chat box on the top right, whenever the Library is open!

7.  Like anywhere on campus, do keep our library balcony smoke free.  If you feel the need to smoke, you must go to the parking area or anywhere off campus.

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