Printing assignments

I wish the Library would…have a “quick print” station that is ONLY for printing assignments. It could already be logged in or have a 5 minute limit.


So do we! We’ve been working to put such a system in place and we hope (fingers crossed) to have it finalized soon. We realize that it often takes longer to log-in the PCs in the Library & Learning Commons than it does to actually print a paper! And when all you need to do is print a paper that is a real problem! Please remember that the Information Literacy Classroom (L-207) is open during peak hours (the schedule is posted to at the Circulation Desk and Reference Desk as well as online) for students looking to do academic work (and we consider printing papers to be just that). Thanks for writing and stay tuned!

Computer Usage

I wish the Library would…allow anyone to login into the computers. For instance, I’m starting college next semester and I had to fill out and complete online papers. I had no internet access at my house and I was not able to do what I needed to do.


Yikes! This one is our fault.

While we have specific policies in place in terms of who can access our computers, and how they are able to do so (students at FM need their FM ID card, community residents need to fill out an application for a community borrower’s card at the Circulation Desk, etc.), we never want any of our users to feel like they can’t accomplish what they need to in the Evans Library – as long as it follows our policies and is legalJ.
Hopefully by this time you’ve obtained your student ID card and can access our computers. But for those in similar situations in the future, please speak with a Reference Librarian. We’re sure that we can help you find a solution to your problem – or at least try really hard!

Library Hours

I wish the Library would…adjust their hours of operation to incorporate weekends or nights; especially some of the labs. Understandable it is unrealistic to staff the lab 24/7; however opening and closing at different times or for a few hours on Sunday would give a greater opportunity for students to learn, especially those that may also be juggling full-time jobs and children with school. Thank you for your time.


Thanks for your comments. You’ll be glad to know that starting Sunday, February 7, 2010 the Evans Library & Learning Commons will be open from 4:00pm-8:00pm. We’ve also adjusted our Saturday hours; this semester we’ll be open from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Hopefully this provides more opportunity for you (and others) to take advantage of our services. You’ll also be pleased to know that eTutoring (www.etutoring.org) – which is available 24/7 – will soon be operational. This services will let you ask questions on various academic subjects as well as submit papers to online writing tutors. Be on the lookout this week for more announcements about this new service.